A must-stock for Double Eleven! The aesthetically pleasing Xipo Mountain Village series of homestays

Since its inception in 2009 in Moganshan, Xipo has centered on the core philosophy of "rooted in the countryside, living in harmony with nature." It has traversed mountains, forests, lakes, deserts, and seas, establishing multiple uniquely charming branches nationwide, dedicated to providing people who pursue quality living with an unexpectedly localized vacation experience. Xipo rejects the dullness of standardized hotels and the ostentation of "internet celebrity designs," instead allowing the architecture to humbly blend into the local environment, becoming a natural stroke in a landscape painting.

Today, Xipo has left its mark in many scenic spots across the country: the Moganshan location is hidden among bamboo seas and tea mountains, composed of several rural villas, with a landscape painting view right outside the window; the Qiandao Lake location is transformed from an old oil press factory, where red brick walls intertwine with the blue lake surface; the Wuyuan location integrates Hui-style ancient architecture, harmonizing with fields of blooming rapeseed flowers; the Zhongwei location sits by the Yellow River and desert edge, showcasing the vast and majestic northwest; and the Jiangshan location is nestled among terraced fields and century-old rammed earth villages in western Zhejiang. Every Xipo design emphasizes a borderless style while deeply rooted in local culture. Most buildings are renovated old houses, preserving the original structure, with exposed wooden beams still breathing the forest’s spirit, weathered earth walls recording a century of rain marks, and courtyards and low door frames framing a flowing starry sky. Yet, this place is not just nostalgic—handmade bamboo stools and camellia lamps, black pottery vases holding freshly picked wildflowers, and cotton-linen sofas inviting you to sink into a cloud.

This warmth of "home" permeates every detail of the space: bedding made of soft, skin-friendly cotton and linen, bath products scented with natural plants, and a quietly placed cup of warm local specialty drink on the bedside during turndown service... All of this is to help you fully relax, shed all fatigue and defenses, and feel the comfort of being carefully cared for.

Here, there is no cold, standardized hotel procedure, replaced instead by warm and personable "butler service." The 24-hour online butlers are not only guides but also transmitters of local culture—they take you to pick mugwort, experience farming, or arrange desert long-table dinners and horseback riding with sheep on the grasslands. Additionally, Xipo incorporates diverse experiences such as handicraft workshops and art exhibitions, making travel no longer a superficial tour but a deep dialogue with the land.

Post by Tasting the Globe | Oct 20, 2025