#bkini# Lishui's Scenic Beauty and the Elegance of Yunhe Yunman: A First Girlfriend Getaway at Yunman Hotel
It's been far too long since I took a spontaneous trip.
In early July, my best friend D&W jetted off to America hand in hand for over twenty days of adventure. And me, as the mother of a preschooler and a staff member who must strictly abide by rules, I have too many ties and constraints that make traveling far away difficult. Just as I was feeling deep regret at not being able to go with my angels, I stumbled upon a Ctrip weekend getaway event for the "Maldives of China" in my WeChat Moments. The moment that first promo picture slid under my fingertip, I couldn't tear my eyes away! I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "Does a place this beautiful really exist in China?! And it's actually right nearby in western Zhejiang?! Can I really step into the Indian Ocean in just a weekend?! … Anyhow, I absolutely must sign up fast!"
Heaven indeed smiled on me, and my wish came true. One week after sending in a photo with my child and my own travel pictures as requested by Ctrip's weekend trip, I was fortunate to be chosen as one of three finalists. And so, my girlfriend Z and I set off on our very own "Yunhe Yunman Journey."
That day, Nanjing had just emerged from the plum rain season. We bid farewell to a summer that didn't feel like a furnace and finally welcomed the real heat. We deliberately chose a slower K-train, weaving through the mountains and rivers along the way, leaving the city's clamor and work's complexities farther and farther behind, and our mood soared with them.
Waking up from a nap felt like stepping into another world. Lishui Railway Station is steeped in old-time charm, its layout strikingly similar to the exit in the movie Coming Home.
After leaving Lishui Railway Station, we headed straight to the West Bus Station and bought all our return tickets. Then Lishui — Yunhe — (Chishi Line) Yunman: from coach to minibus, a journey of about an hour and a half, seamlessly connected. No time for lunch, but the freshly made hand-grabbed pancakes at the station entrance saved the day. Also, the Chishi Line is special, stopping along the way to pick up passengers who all are valley residents; they, like the Chishi Line drivers and conductors, were warm and kind-hearted.
Perhaps because we were too impatient to see Yunman, the transfers on public transport felt slightly drawn-out and tiring. But when the winding roads gave way to that sudden turn and that lake, that splash of blue nearly leaped into our eyes, all the bumps and exhaustion of the journey vanished at once, quietly turning into two words — "Worth it."
I have to say, this scene didn't feel like just a few hours' drive from Nanjing; it was clearly a dazzling sea pearl thousands of miles away. The blue sky and white clouds above were so ambiguously dreamy that in a daze, it felt like we were abroad.
To my surprise, Yunman had many more surprises in store for me.
While still on the train, I had already received a welcome text from the hotel's personal butler Xiao Wang, instantly making me feel comfortable, cared for, at ease, and reassured. On the bus from Lishui to Yunhe, Butler Xiao Wang called again to ask whether we were a parent-child pair or a couple and if we'd like to reserve dinner. I laughingly joked back offhand: "Couple, do you have candlelit dinners?" Little did I expect that my casual remark would be met with an even bigger surprise! Butler Xiao Wang, please forgive me! Haha~@。@
The weather after the start of the hottest days was still scorching, but the overwater wooden huts of Jiangnan's mini-Maldives brought us much more than just coolness.
From the sightseeing car on standby at any moment, to the refreshing mung bean soup delivered to the room before bedtime; from the super-soft specialty toothbrush with a bamboo handle, to a full set of L'Occitane toiletries; from the thoughtfully designed room-card pouch that can hold personal items, to the kettle that had already been boiled and kept at a constant 48°C the moment we pushed open the door — everywhere unmistakably shows the hotel's humanized design and professional service.
People say, "One day in heaven, one year on earth." Yet a day at Yunman, full of leisurely charm and refined taste, also feels like "only fitting for heaven." With this in life, what more could one ask for?
Early morning: Stretch and yawn. The 180-degree panoramic harbour view leaves you feeling refreshed!
Morning: You can join the hotel's carefully arranged luxury cruise, drifting among green mountains and clear waters, embracing the lake and mountain scenery spanning 60,000 acres.
After a close encounter with true mountains and true waters, if you still feel it's not enough, come ashore and savor the ever-changing scenery step by step!
Afternoon: You can take the kids for some parent-child activities; or curl up in the cozy bird's-nest swing on the open-air balcony, quietly read, or just close your eyes and take a little nap.
After the rest, when the sun is no longer so intense, you can first go to the public platform in the guest room area for tea and a chat, then head to the outdoor swimming pool for a healthy swim.
Dusk: Lean on the railing and gaze into the distance. As the evening lights begin to shine, neon glows and streams of color flow; the fine hills and waters take on a different mood.
Fine wine in luminous cups, a beauty amidst the landscape. Although the beauty is a feast for the eyes, it naturally cannot be without delicious food. At this moment, nothing is more fitting than a candlelit dinner full of French romance.
Night: The most romantic thing I can think of is counting the stars in the sky with you. The starry sky over Yunpin Lake was stunningly brilliant! It's a pity we only had mobile phones and couldn't capture the real face of the starry night, so we just took a photo through a telescope to express the mood. "The dark night hangs low, bright twinkling stars follow" — it turns out those two lines from a song are so truly beautiful! You really have to see it to know.
"Binyang Fumin invigorates Lishui, Yangjing Tongfu accompanies Yunhe." The layers of history carry the weight of this land and water, the passage of time nurtures the spirit of this scenery. If you have ample time, flexible transport, and good energy, visiting the surrounding attractions is also wonderful. Places like the Yunhe Rice Terraces or the Ancient Weir and Painting Village are all great choices.
Lishui's scenic beauty, graceful women travel; Yunhe and Yunman, a taste of cloud-like elegance.
Travel is not a complex, but a sentiment.
When far from the madding crowd, a cool breeze in summer, with a heart free of cares, content and at ease …
When distant mountains and nearby waters, imbued with natural charm, display their grace and majesty, all taken in by the eyes …
Do you, too, …
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