Hidden in Dali Ancient Town is this 5-room treasure hotel that heals the soul—you won't want to leave!

The moment I wheeled my suitcase into Lüyu Alley, "Guiyuan" captivated me—a renovated Bai ethnic courtyard house with rattan lamps under blue-gray tiles, a cat napping on the steps, and a dog tilting its head to smile at me. Instantly, I understood what "a heavenly oasis amidst the bustle" truly means ✨ The owner is a post-90s jewelry designer! Rumor has it he abandoned his original career, spending 4 years transforming his ancestral home into this hotel—even converting the basement into a marble treasure gallery displaying three generations of mineral collections. His eyes sparkled when talking about stones, just like my childhood self squatting on beaches collecting seashells 😂 The rooms deserve special praise! All 5 suites start at 40㎡, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sunlight and tree shadows. Italian mattresses offer perfect firmness, Toto toilets flush instantly, and even the shower uses softened water. The balcony's beanbag chair invites you to sip tea while watching Cangshan Mountain's drifting clouds—this is what vacation should feel like~ Breakfast features freshly simmered porridge with flower cakes, afternoon tea includes marble-patterned pastries, and even the bottled water is Evian. What truly won me over was the atmosphere—no influencer-baiting pretentiousness, just the warmth of visiting a friend's home: cats brushing against your legs, dogs begging for head pats, time slowing delightfully~ Just 8 minutes' walk to the ancient town's south gate, it's perfect for food and exploration! At 800+ RMB per person, this isn't a hotel—it's "slow living" and "artisan passion" packaged into one courtyard~ 🏨 Guiyuan Homestay, Dali Ancient Town