Riding the Clouds Above, Where Time is Measured by the Tides

Riding the clouds above, where time is measured by the tides—watching the sunrise paint the harbor crimson at dawn, daydreaming in the teahouse as light and shadows dance in the afternoon, chasing the unparalleled Dongbi sunset at dusk... This is not a place to escape reality, but a reason to fall in love with life all over again. If you're searching for a seaside homestay that embodies the "Xiapu aesthetic," then **Yunshang Fuyao (Riding the Clouds Above)** in Dongbi Village will delight you! Perched on the cliffs of Dongbi Village, Xiapu's premier sunset viewing spot, it faces the Sansha sea, offering ocean views right outside your window and scenic beauty at your doorstep—where tidal flats, fishing boats, and twilight skies unfold before your eyes. --- ● **Homestay Highlights** **Prime Location** - Nestled at Xiapu's Dongbi "Cape No. 7," with a 270-degree ocean vista, one stay lets you experience both sunrise and sunset. Just a 3-minute walk to Dongbi Sunset Viewing Platform, but we recommend staying in—skip the crowds and enjoy the homestay's spacious common areas, snapping perfect photos before leisurely returning to your room to savor the afterglow. - Minimalist design, with select rooms featuring glass balconies where you can breathe in the sea air, with tidal flats and fishing boats shifting beneath your feet. ● **Wabi-Sabi Style × Xiapu Elements** - A muted palette blends raw beams, textured walls, wooden furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows—design-forward yet deeply local. - Ocean-view bathtubs with panoramic windows let you watch fishing boats return while soaking, and lull you to sleep with the sound of waves. ● **Immersive Tidal Flat Experiences** - **Private guide services** (by reservation) take you to hidden tidal flats for clam digging, starfish hunting, and a taste of fisherfolk life. - The rooftop’s exclusive 270-degree viewing deck comes with owner-shared tide schedules and photography tips—perfect for beginners to capture stunning shots. --- ● **Nearby Attractions** **5-Minute Walk Radius** - **The Road to the Sea**: A cliffside path where sunset turns the ocean into molten gold. - **The Path to the Sea**: Dongbi’s most photographed trail. - **Yugongting Beach**: A quiet, coarse-sand beach revealing sculpted tidal reflections at low tide. **15-Minute Drive Radius** - **Xiaohao Beach (10 min)**: Vibrant tidal flats and S-shaped waterways, ideal for drone shots. - **Huazhu Village (15 min)**: CCTV’s "China’s Best Sunrise Spot," where cloud seas frame fishing boats. ● **Deep-Dive Experiences** - **Fishing Boat Excursion**: Join locals to cast nets, then savor the catch—boiled or soy-braised—at nearby stalls. - **Yushan Island Day Trip**: Heavenly Lake Meadow + Moon Bay (40-min boat ride). - **Sishang Archipelago Day Trip**: A lost "Zelda" paradise. --- ● **Room Picks** - **"270° Ocean View Twin Room"** (Top pick: Dual glass walls turn rain or shine into art). --- ● **Xiapu on a Plate** - **Homestay Breakfast**: Must-try Minnan-style "thread noodle soup" + seafood congee, sometimes made with shrimp/caught by the kitchen auntie’s husband! - **3-min walk to Dongbi’s seafood stalls**: Try "scallion-braised broken snails," "sour soup razor clams," and "Minnan thick soup." - **Pro tip**: Let the homestay book tables for you to skip lines! --- ● **#TravelTips** - **Best seasons**: Apr–Jun (seaweed season’s layered light) & Sep–Nov (crisp autumn, photo gold). - **Transport**: 30-min taxi from "Xiapu Station" (high-speed rail). - **Outfits**: Light-colored dresses + straw hats (magic for backlit sunset shots), plus a windbreaker (chilly coastal nights). --- ● **Homestay Info** - **Name**: Yunshang Fuyao Homestay - **Address**: No. 7, Dongbi Village, Sansha Town, Xiapu County, Fujian (near Liuyun Temple) - **Price**: ¥400–900/night (book 1–2 months ahead for peak-season sea-view rooms). #XiapuBestSunriseHomestay #XiapuBestSunsetHomestay #FujianHiddenGem #SleepInTheScenery #OceanViewMasterpiece #DesignerHomestay #XiapuSeasideLodge #Xiapu5StarHomestay #FujianOffTheBeatenPath #TravelLikeAbroad #AestheticHomestayReview