[2025 Xiuwu Stay] Travel Guide for The Yard On The Cloud (Updated May)

🏨Name: Yuntai Mountain Cloud Courtyard Inn 🏠The inn is a stone house renovated from an old house, and the room names are taken from nearby ancient villages, which is very charming. Each room has a private courtyard with excellent privacy, and some rooms have floor-to-ceiling views, so you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery from the comfort of your bed. 🎈The entertainment facilities here are super rich! Tennis courts and badminton courts are available for you to sweat; the gym meets the needs of fitness enthusiasts; the pottery hall allows you to feel the fun of handwork; the coffee shop☕ and bar are full of atmosphere; the playground is a happy world for children; and you can also feel the influence of art in the cultural and creative art museum. When there are many people on weekends, there is also a bonfire 🔥 party, which is very lively! 🍱The cuisine mainly features farm-style home-cooked dishes, and the ingredients are all organically grown vegetables, which are green and healthy. Here, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, wake up to the sound of birds in the morning and fall asleep to the sound of insects at night, enjoying the real peace and quiet. Whether it is a family trip, a couple's date, or a gathering of friends, Cloud Courtyard is super suitable. Go for it!

Here's a travel guide to Jiaozuo: Must-Visit Attractions • Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area: Admire Red Rock Valley with its Chibi danxia landforms, Zhuyu Peak - the famous climbing spot from Wang Wei's poem, and Tanpu Valley with its "springs every three steps, pools every ten steps." Additionally, night tours of Yunxi Valley, attending the Mountain Flower Festival, or viewing autumn leaves are great experiences. • Qingtian River: Take a boat through the gorge to enjoy the stunning views of peculiar peaks reflecting in the clear waters. You can also see the vast flower fields at Jinjialing, with forsythia in spring and red leaves in fall. • Chenjiagou: The birthplace of Tai Chi, you can visit the Tai Chi Ancestral Temple, learn basic moves from masters, watch the "Impression Tai Chi" live performance, and visit the Tai Chi Museum. • Shengnong Mountain: Challenge the Dragon Ridge Great Wall, encounter Taihang monkeys, and enjoy the breathtaking sunrise above the sea of clouds at the summit. • Jiaozuo Film and Television City: A Qin-Han style architectural complex, filming location for "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," "The Qin Empire," and other shows. You can rent Hanfu for photos. Food Recommendations • Huaifu Naotang Donkey Meat: Tender donkey meat with rich broth, served with donkey meatballs for a diverse taste experience. • Mengzhou Hunjiang Bean Jelly: Made from mung beans, served with sesame sauce and chili oil, refreshingly sour and spicy. • Wuzhi Clay Pot: Clay pot stewed dishes and lamb with rich flavors, perfect for warming up in autumn and winter. • Bo'ai Mixed Bowl: A local breakfast favorite combining over ten ingredients with flavorful broth. Accommodation Suggestions • Cloud Courtyard: Located in Jinlingpo Village, Xiwu County, converted from century-old stone houses, featuring stargazing camps and mountain aesthetics, perfect for photos. • Wangshu Guesthouse: By Wenshui Lake, with cave-dwelling designs that stay warm in winter and cool in summer. Lakeside rooms offer fishing and boating, ideal for family trips. • City Budget Hotels: Recommended chains like Ji Hotel and Home Inn near Jiaozuo Wanda Plaza, convenient location, around 150 yuan per night. Itinerary Planning • 3-Day Essential Tour: Day 1 - Yuntai Mountain (Red Rock Valley + Zhuyu Peak), stay at Anshang Town guesthouse; Day 2 - Qingtian River boat tour, then Tai Chi learning at Chenjiagou, evening at Jiaozuo night market; Day 3 - Visit Jiaozuo Film City and Jiaying Temple before departure. • 5-Day In-depth Tour: First three days same as 3-day tour; Day 4 - Visit Shengnong Mountain and Dangyang Kiln Site; Day 5 - Visit South-to-North Water Diversion Tianhe Park and experience cave dwellings in Mogou Village. Transportation Guide • External Transport: Fly to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, then take airport bus to Jiaozuo; or take train to Jiaozuo Station or Jiaozuo West Station. Jiaozuo Station in city center is more convenient for attractions. • Internal Transport: Extensive bus coverage operating 6:00-19:00, fares from 1 yuan. Taxi flag-down rate 6 yuan/2km, ride-hailing services readily available. Shared bikes in city center convenient for short trips.

Yunshang Courtyard is full of poetry and distance. There is no TV in the room, which gives people more time to look at the scenery, be in a daze, look up at the bright moon and stars at night. Here you can see the most beautiful sunrise and sunset, you can sit in your own yard to bask in the sun, and there is a super cute little black (puppy) to accompany you. In the afternoon, you can lie on the outdoor long wooden bench and listen to the cicadas. The breeze blows, as if returning to the time when you were a child. The location of the inn is easy to find. After booking, the inn staff will send the location. The inn has a parking lot. It is very suitable for a family or a couple. Yunshang Courtyard is a good stay experience.