Too Stunning to Believe: A Hidden Estate in Guangdong That Locals Have Kept Secret for Years

In front of Guangzhou's wealthy, if you mention spending a fortune on luxury bags or watches, they might not even bat an eye. But casually mention "I was soaking in the hot springs at Conghua last week," and you'll immediately earn knowing nods: Now that's someone who understands the finer things in life 👍🏻 ▪️ At Chimelong International Estate, you can't truly appreciate it without staying for two or three days. The grounds are vast, with beautiful scenery at every turn 🏞️ The architectural complex, with its magnificent design, recreates the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty with triple-tiered flying eaves and xieshan roofs that appear ready to take flight when viewed from afar 🦅 Some say it perfectly captures middle-aged aesthetic preferences, but when I saw it with my own eyes, I felt its beauty transcended the boundaries of age and nationality 🌏 No wonder it's the accommodation of choice for political dignitaries from over 100 countries. ▪️ As a former hotel professional, I immediately noticed the exceptionally high staff-to-guest ratio at Chimelong International Estate. During my stay, I called for shuttle services more than ten times 🚗 at the hillside hot springs, villa area, and restaurants—almost always, a uniformed butler would arrive within three minutes. Staff members I encountered on the grounds would greet me warmly. Make eye contact, and they'd immediately approach to ask about my needs. Service response was incredibly fast, with attention paid to even the smallest details. ▪️ The Japanese afternoon tea at the Imperial Palace features presentations bursting with vitality 🍃 Many handcrafted matcha desserts have restrained sweetness, with tea fragrance that lingers long after. The dishes at Chaohuang Hui embody the meticulous craftsmanship of Chaoshan cuisine 🍲 I had the year's best signature ice-skin chicken here, and won't forget the crisp mustard greens that perfectly captured their natural essence. The outdoor hot springs on the hillside are serene and elegant. As mist rises, attentive staff bring wellness tea 🍵 This is one of only two radon hot springs in the world, with the other in Switzerland. Soaking here makes you sigh: "This is what life should be!" ▪️ 🏡 The villas completely fulfill the Chinese imagination of a luxury vacation estate, starting at two to three hundred square meters. Past the reception room lies a azure swimming pool framed by lush greenery 🏊🏻‍♀️ Each comes with a private sauna and hot spring bath. Before this, I had only a vague concept of Chinese luxury living. At Chimelong International Estate, I found its tangible interpretation. The essence of understated luxury isn't found elsewhere—the Lingnan region has its own Tang Dynasty splendor.