Meiyu Farmstay in Yesanpo, Baoding: The Juma River Flows Past Your Door — Rafting and Fishing Whenever You Like!

Yesanpo is located in Baoding, Hebei Province. With its dramatic canyon cliffs, stunning karst caves, beautiful riverscapes, and more, it's often called a hidden paradise just outside Beijing.

When traveling to Yesanpo, the first thing to sort out is accommodation. Options include hotels, farmstays (nongjiayuan), and budget chain hotels. Star-rated hotels are rare here; most accommodations are farmstays. Summer is peak season for camping and rafting in Yesanpo, and finding affordable lodging is a top concern for visitors. Below, we've rounded up a reasonably priced farmstay in Yesanpo. Check it out!

Meiyu Farmstay is located within the national 4A-level Yesanpo Scenic Area. The two-story courtyard nestles against the towering Taihang Mountains, with the winding Juma River flowing right past its doorstep. Nestled between mountains and water, it's especially refreshing in the morning with clean, crisp air. The hostess is warm and welcoming, and the home-cooked farm meals are generous. Rooms are clean and quiet at night, ensuring a good sleep.

Waking up to beautiful scenery is just wonderful. It makes you feel as if you're in a fairyland. There's also parking available.

Right next to the Juma River, it's super convenient for rafting. By car, it takes no more than 15 minutes to reach attractions like Yugu Cave, Yongji Bridge, Yixiantian, and Baili Gorge.

A range of budget, mid-range, and upscale rooms cater to different needs. Rooms come in double, triple, and quadruple configurations. All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, and color TVs. Individual electric water heaters ensure plenty of hot water around the clock, so you can wash away the day's fatigue. Enjoy warm and attentive service.

The Juma River in Yesanpo is crystal clear, home to dozens of species of river fish. You've probably had deep-fried river fish sold at markets, but you may not have tried the authentic wild-caught fried fish from Yesanpo's Juma River. It's crispy, tasty, and full of natural flavor.

The roast whole lamb is beautifully colored, tender and delicious, with meat falling off the bone and a rich aroma. This style of barbecue offers both great taste and atmosphere. You won't find roast whole lamb quite like Yesanpo's anywhere else.

Rainbow trout can be prepared in many ways, but most people prefer charcoal-grilled trout. Seasoned with cumin and chili powder while grilling, it tastes somewhat like Xinjiang-style barbecue. The skin is delicious, the flavor savory, and the flesh tender with a crispy exterior.

Surrounded by lush trees and babbling streams, Yesanpo and its surroundings come alive with heart-stirring scenes every spring and summer. Everyone can become an envoy of nature, immersing themselves in its boundless vitality and passion, and experiencing a different breath of life outdoors.