Autumn Moon in Baisha

To be honest, this trip exceeded my expectations. My friends and I arrived in Lijiang at night without doing any research. We just found this guesthouse online and checked in. We couldn't get a taxi, so we contacted them, and the owner sent his son to pick us up. The young man was very welcoming, chatting and laughing with us along the way, even offering us cigarettes. We were all young people, so it was easy to get along. The room was also very nice and clean. We arrived at night and didn't think much of it, but when we woke up and opened the curtains the next morning, the view of the snow-capped mountains was breathtaking and stunning. The owner also has many adorable and affectionate pets. The owner is very kind and welcoming. Highly recommended!

The guesthouse was in a great location, tucked away in an alley next to the main street. The rooms were large, quiet, and offered views of the snow-capped mountains. During the Spring Festival, it was crowded and difficult to get a taxi, so the owner's son, worried we might miss our high-speed train, offered to drive us to the station. It turned out that waiting for a taxi would have definitely made us late. Thank you so much, handsome young man!

The owner is very nice, the location is great, and the stay is comfortable. Highly recommended!!!

5-star review. Located in the ancient town, the roads are narrow and difficult to navigate by car. The guesthouse had called ahead to reserve a spot, and we drove directly to the back. Parking is limited, and it might be difficult to find a spot during peak season. If you don't have much luggage, you can park in the town's main parking lot and walk to the guesthouse – a very pleasant option. The room was spacious, with disposable bath liners in the bathtub. There was a window next to the bathtub, and the soaking tub faced the snow-capped mountains. We experienced some altitude sickness and didn't dare take a bath. The room had a terrace with a direct view of the snow-capped mountains – the scenery was exceptional. The room was wooden, clean, and hygienic. Even though it was late March, there were no mosquitoes. There was no air conditioning in the room, but a heater. It was a bit chilly at this time of year, but turning on the heater at night made it much better. The flowers and plants in the yard were beautiful. There were two giant poodles and a small toy poodle. The owner was worried that some guests might be afraid of dogs, so she usually kept them indoors. Knowing we weren't afraid, she let the dogs out. The female dog and the toy poodle were very affectionate, while the male dog loved running around in the yard. They were all adorable. There were also three Scottish Fold cats; you could pet them freely, and they were incredibly well-behaved. The hotel provided breakfast, but we weren't used to the local rice noodles. In the morning, we went to two breakfast shops to the left of the hotel intersection; they had soy milk and fried dough sticks, and the food was quite good. To the right of the hotel intersection, there's a foot massage shop, which I highly recommend. They offer foot massages and head massages; the service is excellent, and the massages are fantastic. The entire old town is pet-friendly; almost every household has cats or dogs, and the streets are very clean—you won't see any pet odor. It's truly a perfect place to relax and unwind.

If the memories of my trip to Lijiang were a river, then the warmth and hospitality of Qiuyue Homestay and our host would be the most vibrant ripple on its surface. Upon landing in Lijiang, the summer heat had already been melted away by the high-altitude winds. Our suitcase wheels struggled to traverse the cobblestone streets, but we were fortunate enough to find ourselves in a "windy little courtyard"—a place just for us. We were immediately taken aback when we opened the door. There was no one at the front desk, only an old plum tree casting its shadow across the courtyard entrance, and a couple chatting idly in the yard. We had no choice but to stand in the yard with our luggage and wait until a Beijing accent reached our ears. The landlady—a real-life "Xu Hongdou," a genuine Beijinger—immediately invited us to eat plums picked that day at the courtyard entrance. Exhausted from our journey, we could only exchange a few words that day. She told us we could pick plums ourselves at the courtyard entrance the next day if we had time. Thus began our ideal Yunnan life…😇 In the evening, we sat in the courtyard, drinking roasted milk and trying milk fan (a type of cheese). As we sipped, large swaths of colorful clouds appeared. We suggested going up to the roof again, and this time the male landlady joined us. We climbed the creaking spiral staircase, and the moment our toes touched the ground, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain slowly rose from behind the clouds. The three of us exclaimed "Wow!" all at once! 😄 We chatted together, and he told us that after his first trip to Lijiang with his students for a photography tour, he decided to quit his job and settle there, opening two courtyard houses with a Beijing flair called "Windy Courtyards." "Beijing is too full, Lijiang is too empty; I call that gap in between 'life.'" He showed us photos he had taken over the years of colorful sunsets, the golden glow on the mountains, the snow-capped peaks ablaze with the setting sun—spectacular sights we had never seen before. Afterwards, he taught us photography; we photographed the clouds, the mountains, and each other, until the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was gradually enveloped by nightfall… The next day, the landlord warmly invited us to see the animals in the courtyard: two large poodles—Lai Xi and Lai Cai—like two running clouds, snuggled against our trouser legs; little Lai Mi simply curled himself into a ball of fur and jumped into our arms, his soft belly covering our heartbeats, like pressing a mute button on the world. A parrot perched on the eaves suddenly tilted its head and crisply pecking a "hello," bringing a lively burst into the quiet courtyard. There was also a little cat 🐈, its soft, ash-gray fur like a shadow secretly cut from a snow-capped mountain in the night. When we first met it, it was lying in the moonlight under the eaves, its tail curled into a question mark, as if extending an invitation to us on behalf of the entire courtyard. As soon as we sat down, it strolled over, first touching the tip of our shoes with its nose to check the temperature, then gently leaping—like a page of poetry turned by the wind—and landing on my lap, rolling around, its soft purring like a tiny wind chime encapsulating the tranquility of Lijiang. Here, time can slow down, and your heart can learn to sing again. The mountains and rivers are gentle, the world is worthwhile, and the owner will quietly slip all his kindness into your pocket—a plum, a word of advice, a sunset on the rooftop.

The restaurant boasts distinctive Naxi architectural style, offering comfort, cleanliness, spaciousness, and a high-end feel. The second-floor rooms feature expansive balconies with stunning views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The owner, Mr. Guo, is a man of passion and wisdom; I highly recommend finding an opportunity to have tea, a smoke, and a chat with him.

The boss is warm and hospitable, and the little animals raised in the B&B are all very friendly and cute, and the children like it very much. The room is quiet and comfortable, with a large area. You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the balcony! 👍

During my graduation trip, I stayed at Life B&B in Lijiang and Baisha! 😭 On the day of check-in, we arrived at Lijiang Station at 9 pm. In the afternoon, we called the boss and told him that we would be late. The boss said it was okay and even said that if we couldn't book a car, he could book a car for us. When we arrived at the door of the B&B at around 10 pm, the boss and his wife They were all waiting for us, and they were very enthusiastic to help us carry our luggage upstairs, and thoughtfully told us where the switches in the room were and how to turn on the shower. The bathroom equipment in the room is all from TOTO, and the hair dryer is from Dyson. Although it looks like a quaint little courtyard from the outside, the decoration inside is actually very new and exquisite. The bedding is also super comfortable, like home. The boss has three dogs (Laike Laixi Laimi), three cats and one bird. On the night I checked in, I heard a slight banging on the door shortly after I entered the room. I opened the door and saw that it was Laixi (the boss’s dog) Laixi. Hi super cute! Although lively, he is very well-behaved! The next morning, I lay in bed and saw a little bit of sunshine on the mountains. The white sand was actually quite cold, so it was really comfortable to hide under the quilt and watch the mountains! The proprietress, Sister Qiu, cooked breakfast for us, and the rice noodles were super delicious! At our request, the landlady let the dogs out to play. I loved them so much! After breakfast and playing with them for about half an hour, we set off to Shuhe Ancient Town for some travel photography. I checked out in the morning and my luggage was still stored at the B&B. When I came back to pick up my luggage after taking photos in the afternoon, Laixilaimi greeted me super warmly! Even though we only played together for half an hour, they were super clingy to me! I played with them for a long time before leaving, and I really couldn't bear to leave them. The lady boss invited us to drink tea and chat and cut watermelon for us. She was super enthusiastic ❤️ We ordered a ride-hailing car online, but the driver didn’t know the way very well. The wife of the boss went to the door in advance to help us look at the car. After the car passed by, she helped us catch up. The boss and the wife of the boss couldn’t bear to let us two little girls pull each other on the stone road. The heavy suitcases, he was very enthusiastic to help us pull the suitcases and take us to the car. After we got in the car, we repeatedly asked the driver to help us deliver it safely😭 I only stayed here for one night, and even checked in very late and checked out early, but it really made me feel like I belonged here. When I left, I was really reluctant to leave Laixi, and I secretly shed tears. I have told myself and others ten thousand times that I will definitely come back within two years! I will start working in the second half of the year and save money to come back to Yunnan! Now I am writing a review here in the middle of the night, which is really emotional. We were actually debating whether to stay here for one night before checking out, but since we hadn’t visited Lijiang Old Town yet, we decided to check out and now we’re staying in Lijiang Old Town. But I really regret it. Visiting Lijiang Ancient Town tonight was boring. It was really not as good as Baisha Ancient Town! I originally planned to continue visiting Lijiang Old Town tomorrow, but now it seems really boring! So we decided! tomorrow! Return to Baisha Ancient Town! Although I have to take the high-speed rail tomorrow afternoon, I still want to visit Baisha Ancient Town again! So, I should go back to find Xiwan tomorrow!