1h escape from Wuhan! Stay in the lakeside fairy house straight out of an oil painting

Who understands, family! Just a 1-hour drive from Wuhan, dive headfirst into the secret lake forest of Hong'an—Boxinyu, instantly stunned into silence by its beauty! This isn’t a homestay; it’s clearly bringing the “ultimate relaxation vibe” to life～ 🚗 How to get there? Just 1 hour speeding from Hankou! Navigate directly to "Hong'an Boxinyu," parking is free～ We arrived just in time for sunset, the lake glittered like scattered gold, and the wooden houses looked like fairy tale boxes scattered on a green carpet. Instantly understood what it means to “step into a Hayao Miyazaki painting”! 🌿 What to do? • Water activities: Paddleboards are free! Glide on the lake, wind mixed with water mist on your face, so refreshing you want to scream～ Kayaking costs extra but is super thrilling (secretly: kids can join too). • Lakeside fun: The lakeside trail is super healing, greenery bubbling with life, wildflowers sprinkled like stars, a casual walk feels like a “natural oxygen bar.” • Family paradise: The kids’ playground is fully equipped, kids run wild without getting tired～ Fishing enthusiasts can spend hours here, feeling a great sense of achievement! • Artistic recharge: The library and art gallery tucked in a corner, flipping through books or watching exhibitions, even time slows down～ 🏡 Where to stay? Highly recommend the “Fairy House”! Nordic-style triangular wooden cabin, open the door to your private lawn + bonfire area～ The round bed is super soft, air conditioning + fireplace are very thoughtful, plus Dyson hairdryer, portable speaker, and books to browse at will! At night, lie on the sofa watching the lake view, the sound of wind, insects, and distant bonfire blend together, so healing you’ll want to live here forever～ 🍴 Eat & shoot: Breakfast butler delivers straight to your room, eating by the lake feels so ceremonial! BBQ is even better—bring your own ingredients or buy from Hema, the campsite provides grills and firewood, perfect for lazy people～ For photos, 16:00-18:00 has the best light! White dress + straw bag = spring photo shoot essentials, every shot is Instagram-worthy～ 💡 Little tips: Fewer people and beautiful scenery now! Heard prices will rise during May Day, wooden houses are more worth it than hotels (around 200+ per person)～ Great for kids, couples, or friends, this is the “king of weekend trips” around Wuhan! Summary: One hour escape from the city, I found “slow life” at Boxinyu—lake breeze, sunset, the warmth of life, all packed up and taken away with me～ 🏨 Boxinyu · Muxing Campground