Wuhan｜A Small Escape for Adults

Amid the mountains and waters of Xianning, I discovered a secret place with a natural healing buff—Nature & Songzhiyu Homestay. The poetic frame woven by bamboo forests and lakes instantly clears the anxiety of city dwellers 🌿

🌲 Immersive Forest Aesthetic Experience
• Lake view at the window: Every room’s floor-to-ceiling window is like a dynamic oil painting frame. The round bathtub by the window faces the forest, and while soaking, you might see an egret skimming over the water.
• Geometric light and shadow theater: Afternoon sunlight filters through the bamboo forest, casting flowing light spots on the clear water concrete walls. Remember to shoot upward at the spiral staircase (Outfit suggestion: linen robe + straw bag).
• Ritual of the private hot spring: The outdoor hot spring pool is surrounded by century-old pine trees. The butler sprinkles rose petals in advance. At night, soak while listening to the pine waves and look up at the starry sky.

🛎️ Perfect Service from the Fairy-like Butler
• 4-to-1 service team always on standby: From luggage handling to photo spot guidance (they even know the best time when the lake surface reflects perfectly for mirror shots).
• Detail lovers rejoice: Room amenities include Yves Rocher bath sets, hand drip coffee equipment, steam eye masks, and even a dedicated dog bed + pee pad for pets.
• Hidden perk: Mention “want to see the moonlight in Chu Ci” upon check-in, and the butler will specially prepare a cup of osmanthus rice wine delivered to the terrace.

📸 Top Photo Spots for Maximum Shots
1. Mirror lake at sunrise (6:00-7:30) – wear a white dress for silhouette shots
2. Bamboo forest tea seat (14:00-16:00) – borrow Song-style tea sets provided by the homestay for photos
3. Starry sky private hot spring (after 20:00) – use long exposure mode on your phone to capture the steam
4. Loft attic skylight (best on rainy days) – lie down and shoot the blurry effect of raindrops sliding down the glass

🍵 Nearby Hidden Activity Guide
• Literary pilgrimage: 15-minute drive to Weichi Yunmengze, drink gardenia flower brew in a Warring States-style tavern (staff will explain the connection between Chu Ci and Xianning)
• Craft experience: 10-minute walk to Zhizhu Qing’an Workshop, learn bamboo lampshade weaving with an intangible cultural heritage master
• Secret hiking route: Butler’s private trail → walk along Taoyuan Avenue to the reed marsh, where you can see flocks of overwintering migratory birds in autumn

⚠️ Insider Tips
• Transportation: 1.5-hour drive from Wuhan, homestay has charging stations; take a taxi from Xianning South High-Speed Rail Station (about 40 RMB)
• Outfit: Bring plenty of light-colored clothes! The homestay’s overall style is wabi-sabi, earth tones/cream colors look best in photos
• Booking: Lake view rooms must be reserved two weeks in advance; summer peak season is often fully booked
• Hidden menu: On rainy days, book the “Listening to Pines and Brewing Tea” experience in the tea room, where the owner shares stories about the pine wood incense burner collection

When city life is on fast forward, this place still keeps the pace of pine needles falling. Memories of the bamboo forest private hot spring will warm city dwellers’ dreams like hot spring steam 🌙