Zhaosu·The Perfect Place for Pastoral Dreams｜Stay in a Lakeside Cabin and Live a Slow-Paced Life

On my third day in Zhaosu, I finally found what an ideal vacation should look like. 🏡 Liema Town·Grassland Space Capsule·View Wilderness Camp, tucked away in a corner of Kaisike Village, Nahai Town. Thirteen cabins are scattered by the lake, each one like an island gently cradled by the grasslands. My cabin faced the lake, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the scenery into a painting I could never tire of. 🌅 Mornings began with sunlight. The Kazakh breakfast was exceptionally hearty—hot milk tea paired with freshly baked bauyrsaq, enjoyed slowly on the terrace. Watching the clouds drift across the grasslands like a slow-motion film. Time here seemed to move half a beat slower, making every action feel lighter. 🛏️ The bedding was surprisingly comfortable. Memory foam pillows perfectly supported my neck, and the high-quality linens, comparable to those in star-rated hotels, were soft against the skin. Even someone like me, who usually struggles to sleep in unfamiliar beds, rested soundly. During afternoon naps, the faint scent of pinewood seeped through the window, mingling with the distant chime of sheep bells—nature’s perfect lullaby. 🍄 In the afternoon, I followed the owner to forage for mushrooms. The post-rain forest smelled of damp earth, with white mushrooms hidden under pine needles like little surprises tucked away by the land. Later, we talked about horseback riding, and the owner, who had his own private route, spontaneously taught me how to ride. The Yili horses were gentler than expected, their slow steps along the lakeshore breaking the snowy mountain’s reflection into shimmering silver fragments. ✨ Dusk was the most beautiful time on the grasslands. The sky gradually turned honey-colored as we gathered around the outdoor fire pit, sipping hot cocoa while watching the twilight settle. When the stars began to twinkle, I suddenly understood why locals often say, "The grassland nights are gentler than the days." 📒 After two nights, what lingered in my memory were the small moments: the camp’s lambs grazing in the morning mist, the sudden visit of a skylark on the windowsill, and the family of wild ducks that appeared punctually in the lake every evening. In this space where even the wind sounded clearer, the scenery became the only protagonist. 📖 If you, too, are looking for a place to lose track of time, remember to bring a good book. This is the perfect spot to gaze at the lake for hours, take long naps surrounded by the scent of pinewood, and let the grassland winds carry away all your worries. 📍 Liema Town·Grassland Space Capsule·View Wilderness Camp｜Kaisike Village, Nahai Town, Zhaosu 🏡 Options: Standalone cabins or scenic space capsules ✨ Hidden experiences: Ask the staff for mushroom-foraging tools on rainy days, enjoy free lakeside fishing on sunny days, and visit the wetlands at dawn to see misty landscapes straight out of a fairy tale.