Stay at Yishan Wushe · izan National Style Zen Courtyard

when you visit Dali! This time, I discovered this hidden gem courtyard by the ancient city—Yishan Wushe · izan, which is like bringing a Jiangnan garden to the foot of Cangshan Mountain 🌿 ✨ Perfect Location - 5-minute walk to Longkan Pier, watch the sunrise in the morning without the crowds - Only 1.5 km from the South Gate of Dali Ancient City, just a taxi’s starting fare away - Backed by Cangshan Mountain, the third-floor terrace offers a panoramic view of Erhai Lake 🏯 Courtyard Aesthetics The owner perfectly replicates the landscaping techniques of Suzhou gardens: • Blue tiles and white walls paired with wooden lattice windows, sitting in the tea room listening to the rain on rainy days is amazing • The century-old tea tree and osmanthus tree in the courtyard are preserved in their original locations • Rooms are furnished with handmade tie-dye curtains and Jianchuan wood-carved furniture • Favorite is the dry landscape garden in the central courtyard, which looks stunning with lanterns lit at night 🛏️ Stay Experience Stay in the "Yunqi" room type: - 60㎡ super spacious, bedding made of linen material that is very skin-friendly - Bathroom with floor heating + smart toilet, bath products have the same scent as Le Labo - Free afternoon tea every day (flower cake + three-course tea) - The housekeeper thoughtfully prepares bath herb packs and goodnight sweet soup 📸 Photo Spots 1️⃣ Third-floor glass tea room (recommended to shoot in the morning with front light) 2️⃣ Erhai Lake view from the guest room terrace (paired with the oil-paper umbrella provided by the guesthouse) 3️⃣ Lantern corridor at night (wearing Hanfu matches perfectly) 4️⃣ In front of the ink painting screen in the study (you can use the guesthouse’s calligraphy brush props) 🚗 Nearby Activities • 10-minute walk to Longkan Village’s popular S-bend • Rent a bike and ride along the ecological corridor (free bike rental at the guesthouse) • Convenient to visit the night market on Renmin Road in the ancient city at night • For quiet time, visit the neighboring Xiaji Yi Village to see fishermen’s life 💡 Useful Tips - Remember to book the "Sea View Terrace Room" one month in advance during peak season - The guesthouse can arrange airport pickup (cheaper than a taxi) - Highly recommend trying their private dishes (reservation required) - The top floor has a laundry room and dryer, very thoughtful Standing in the courtyard smelling the osmanthus fragrance, I finally understand why Dali makes people reluctant to leave~ The service details and aesthetic preferences here completely fit the comfort zone of literary youth.