Check in at Hengyang Xingfuli Mountain Retreat and Discover a Hidden Paradise
Stay at Xingfuli on Mount Hengshan and Experience Your Dream Lifestyle
Nestled within the beautiful scenery of Mount Hengshan in Nanyue, there's an enchanting retreat—Hengyang Xingfuli Mountain Retreat (Mount Hengshan Scenic Area Branch). Hidden among the mountains and forests, it attracts countless visitors with its unique charm.
Highlights
1. Unique Location: Situated on the hillside of Mount Hengshan Scenic Area in Yanshou Village, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. The air is fresh and pleasant, and the tranquility resembles a secluded paradise, making it an ideal choice for escaping the city noise and getting close to nature.
2. Smart Room Facilities: Rooms are equipped with advanced smart devices, such as the Xiaodu smart room system. With simple voice commands, you can easily control lights, curtains, music, and more, providing a convenient and tech-savvy living experience. The rooms also feature central air conditioning, floor heating, and direct drinking water systems, ensuring warmth even in cold winter days and access to pure drinking water at any time.
3. High-quality Hardware: TOTO bathroom fixtures ensure a comfortable washing experience; Dyson hair dryers quickly dry and protect your hair; soft and comfortable bedding with mattresses that conform to body curves guarantee a good night's sleep.
4. Diverse Leisure Spaces: Featuring spacious terraces where you can enjoy the mountain breeze while brewing tea and chatting; elegant tea rooms allow you to relax in the fragrant aroma of tea; for those who enjoy entertainment, there's a card room to showcase your skills. Additionally, there are eco-tourism projects that take you deep into nature's mysteries, and a home theater perfect for family movie time.
Most Recommended Room Types
1. Mountain View Balcony King Room: Features a private balcony with panoramic mountain views and floor heating throughout for warmth in winter. The bathroom has a separate wet and dry area design for convenience and hygiene. Equipped with a DeRUCCI mattress that conforms to your body for a comfortable sleep experience, plus a Dyson hair dryer for added convenience during your stay.
2. {Xingfuli} Mountain Villa (Entire Building): Ideal for group trips or family gatherings with floor heating throughout to keep away the cold. Includes a card room for enjoying games with friends and family during leisure time; a multi-functional room meets various activity needs, whether for small meetings or entertainment. Also equipped with Dyson hair dryers, and the courtyard offers views of the sunrise, allowing you to start your day with the first rays of sunlight.
Detailed Address
No. 8, Group 2, Yanshou Village, Nanyue District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province (near Yanshou Pavilion)
Transportation Guide
1. High-speed Rail: After arriving at Hengshan West Station, the homestay provides free pickup service. Simply contact the staff in advance for a convenient arrival.
2. Self-driving: Since vehicles are prohibited from entering the scenic area, please call the hotel after booking. Staff will pick you up from the foot of the mountain. Alternatively, you can park your car at the branch location near Nanyue Temple at the foot of the mountain, and the owner will drive you up.
Why We Recommend It
1. Attentive Service: The homestay owners are warm, hospitable, patient, and detail-oriented. They not only provide practical travel and blessing tips for Mount Hengshan in Nanyue but can also arrange for someone to accompany you to the temple for prayers and incense burning, making your journey more reassuring and smooth. They also offer free station pickup service, ensuring you feel cared for from the moment you arrive.
2. Rich Surrounding Attractions: Located within the Mount Hengshan Scenic Area, there are numerous nearby attractions including the Martyrs' Shrine, Banshan Pavilion cable car station, Tianxia Nanyue, and Fanyin Valley. Whether you want to climb mountains for scenic views or explore historical and cultural relics, everything is conveniently accessible.
3. Comfortable Accommodation: The homestay environment is quiet and lush with greenery. Rooms are spacious, bright, clean, and comfortable, each with a different style. The natural wood design is both modern and cozy, creating a comfortable and pleasant living atmosphere. Open the curtains to see lush green mountains and forests, as if all fatigue is healed by this touch of green.
4. Delicious Dining: The homestay restaurant serves authentic dishes. Breakfast offers various options including special rice noodles, providing rich nutrition. Lunch and dinner feature fresh farm dishes, with ingredients mostly from home-grown vegetables, authentic free-range chickens, and pond fish, offering authentic flavors that are healthy and natural. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable, allowing you to taste authentic local cuisine.
Hotel Environment
The homestay is like a small white house hidden among the mountains and forests, perfectly blending with the surrounding natural environment. The courtyard is lush with plants, and different flowers bloom throughout the seasons, full of vitality. The swimming pool is filled with clear mountain spring water, glistening in the sunlight—a perfect spot for photos. Here, you can listen to birds singing and feel the gentle breeze, as if time has slowed down, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in nature's embrace.
Room Facilities
In addition to the smart facilities, high-quality bathroom fixtures, and bedding mentioned earlier, rooms are also equipped with tea sets for you to enjoy tea and leisure time; drinks and snacks are provided free of charge to replenish your energy anytime. Some rooms have bathtubs, allowing you to soak in a hot bath after a busy day to instantly dispel fatigue. Some rooms are also equipped with telescopes for observing distant mountains, sea of clouds, sunsets, and stars, adding more romance and surprises to your journey.
Surrounding Attractions
1. Nanyue Martyrs' Shrine: Close to the homestay, it is one of China's earliest and largest memorial sites for the Anti-Japanese War. Solemn and dignified, here you can pay tribute to martyrs and experience that magnificent period of history.
2. Banshan Pavilion: An important rest stop on the Mount Hengshan climbing route, surrounded by beautiful scenery. From here, you can overlook the magnificent views of Mount Hengshan and take the cable car to attractions like Zhurong Peak.
3. Fanyin Valley: The valley features babbling streams, dense trees, and fresh air. Walking along the stream path, listening to the crisp birdsong and the sound of flowing water, it feels like being in a fairyland—a great place to get close to nature and relax.
4. Nanyue Grand Temple: As one of the largest ancient architectural complexes in southern China, Nanyue Grand Temple has a long history, unique architectural style, and magnificent presence. Here you can not only appreciate exquisite ancient architecture but also experience a rich religious cultural atmosphere.
Dining Recommendations
1. Homestay Restaurant: Highly recommended to try the dishes from the homestay's own restaurant. The breakfast rice noodles have a smooth texture with rich broth; main meals feature farm dishes like firewood-cooked free-range chicken, steamed pond fish, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. The ingredients are fresh, and the cooking methods preserve the original flavors of the food, leaving a lasting impression.
2. Nearby Farm Restaurants: If you want to try something different, there are several good farm restaurants nearby, such as Mountain Farm Restaurant and Duxiu Restaurant, all offering authentic Hunan cuisine. Classic dishes like chopped chili fish head and stir-fried pork with chili are authentic and will satisfy your taste buds.