This homestay in Qingyuan makes me never want to leave…

Are you a working person torn between "wanting to relax" and "fearing wasting time" on weekends? This time, I headed straight to the Bamu Qingchuan Homestay in Yingde— the moment I opened the door, all my worries were swept away by the mountain breeze~ "The portal from city to nature" A 1.5-hour drive from Qingyuan city suddenly brings you into a green wonderland! The homestay is nestled among the karst peaks of Yingde. Outside the lobby’s floor-to-ceiling windows lies a green lawn, framed by distant mountain shadows, resembling a scene from a European small-town movie~ It’s even more atmospheric on rainy days: the scent of osmanthus mingles with the mist, bright red camellias bloom vividly in the courtyard corner, and the air carries a moist fragrance of grass and wood—this is exactly how a weekend should feel! "Living in a breathable healing box" I booked the garden-view family suite; the combination of natural wood and paper lamps really hits the spot! The furniture is all warm wood tones, without complicated decorations, and even the aroma diffuser has a light herbal scent. The window faces the courtyard, waking me up in the morning with birdsong. Pulling back the curtains reveals mist rolling over the grass, making me feel like I’m in a Studio Ghibli animation~ Detail lovers will be thrilled: pet-friendly (lucky for those bringing their furry friends), a book room + swimming pool (the perfect relaxation setup), and public areas perfect for photos (stand in the corridor wearing a white dress and instantly get a forest-themed masterpiece). The best part—super quiet! Apart from the wind and birdsong, you can hardly hear any human voices. Who understands the joy of zoning out like this~ "Dining in nature doubles the happiness" Breakfast is homemade by the homestay, with freshly ground soy milk and freshly baked bread, even the fried eggs have that authentic pan flavor~ At night, we went straight for the in-house barbecue! The ingredients are so fresh that every bite bursts with juice; the beef is tender, the corn sweet. Sitting in the courtyard with an ice-cold beer, chatting with friends while eating, all worries are blown away by the smoky barbecue atmosphere~ (Secret tip: the hotpot option is also amazing, Qingyuan chicken pot is unbelievably fresh!) "Nearby activities: tea factory + karst peaks, a different day every day" The Hongqi Tea Factory, very close to the homestay, is a must-visit! This old tea factory from 1958 still shows traditional tea-making steps~ The freshly made black tea ice cream is incredible, with a creamy flavor like clouds, perfectly paired with the tea aroma—super healing~ "Transportation TIPS" Self-driving: 1.5 hours from Qingyuan city, 260 km from Shenzhen (3 hours); High-speed rail: 1 hour 20 minutes from Shenzhen North to Yingde West, then a 30-minute taxi to the homestay. Summary: There’s no rush to check off trendy spots here, only the relaxed feeling of "wasting time." Open the door to mountain breezes, lie in bed to the sound of insects, even your breath carries the scent of grass and wood—this is exactly how a weekend should be! (P.S. Next time I want to bring my parents here. A healing place like this where you can truly relax—who wouldn’t want to stay a few extra days?)