I settled into a windy courtyard in Ya'an, returning to the rural life of my childhood

After arriving here, I felt a healing atmosphere reminiscent of my younger days. The guesthouse is located halfway up Mount Mengding, and the landlady is very hospitable, making one feel at home. The Chinese-style decor is thoughtfully designed, with every detail exuding warmth. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows, each offering a unique view of the surrounding greenery. Soaking in the bath while gazing at the lush trees and indulging in the fragrance of the tea gardens is an experience everyone is sure to enjoy. For dinner, the landlady personally took me to their family's vegetable garden to pick fresh vegetables. From the ground to the mouth in less than an hour, the roasted goose and tea leaf omelet were both incredibly flavorful. Breakfast here is also distinctive, featuring yellow tea. The handmade yellow tea steamed buns are soft and fragrant, with a sweet aftertaste. A bowl of plain porridge with some homemade pickled vegetables and fermented tofu is a warm and satisfying meal. When it's not raining, one can also go to the tea garden to pick tea and personally experience the joy of tea picking and making. In the afternoon, you can play cards while drinking tea in the tea room, or gather around the stove to brew tea, practice calligraphy, play the guzheng, or play chess... The landscape is in nature, and also in the tea. With three meals a day and tea throughout the four seasons, life with a courtyard always seems to slow down time. Let the refined taste of tea settle the mind and body. 🏠: Ye Hou Xi Guesthouse 📍: No. 8, Group 3, Guankou Village, Mengding Mountain Scenic Area, Ya'an