We are not a 5-star resort but a group of houses in a remote basic village in a mountainous area. Visit and stay if you like being in the outdoors and nature.
Our service people sleep at night so if you plan on arriving after 10pm please notify us to make arrangements!
There is a 3-minute walk from the car/van drop-off to the cafe and your rooms up a little hill on concrete paths. You will need to carry your own bags and belongings. If you have special needs or are elderly, please contact us before so we can provide you with a helping hand.
Due to being in a natural environment, like any other, there are bugs, spiders, snakes, wild animals, dogs, cats, pigs, chickens, etc, around and outside the village in the mountains. Don’t worry, we manage that very well and your rooms and the village area is safe. However, if you are allergic to bug bites, bring repellent, long shorts and trousers, and some after-bite anti-histamine cream! See some more details below.
General Rules
- You must bring your passport with valid visa or Chinese ID card. We will need to photograph all passports on arrival.
- Please see the cancellation policy before you order.
- As the houses are located in a traditional village in an environmentally sensitive area, please respect the environment and local villagers.
- Please keep things clean, set a good example and be considerate – treat the space like your home.
- If you break anything in the house, we’d kindly ask you to reimburse at cost for the items broken.
- Please don’t bring your own food and drink to the Cafe. There is a 30 rmb per bottle wine corkage fee, which goes towards glasses and upkeep.
Adventuring Around
While traveling, hiking, biking and exploring around the area we suggest you go in groups of a minimum of three people. If one person is injured, one person can stay with the injured person and another can go seek help. Call police emergency 120 for Chinese or call or wechat the homestay for English language support.
Please think through your activities and act on the side of caution. You’re a long way from emergency support and please think through if you have the necessary skills to safely partake in what you are doing. Don’t take unnecessary risks, drink alcohol, take drugs and be responsible. Please make sure you have the necessary insurance. We can recommend basic local travel insurance provided through ctrip if you need.
No entry to the Nature Reserve core or buffer zones. Respect the wildlife and this regulation. Its there for a reason! Keep out and set a good example even if others are not. There are many great areas for hiking and cycling. Ask us for details. For hikes we suggest a local guide. Don’t pick flowers, vegetables or take other things without the farmers’ or locals’ consent.
Safety – Children
This is a working mountain village. There are many unsafe areas for children (and adults alike). Care, attention and supervision is needed. Please explain the risks clearly to your children and friends staying with you. There is a outdoor childrens play area but its not designed or built to leave your kids at unsupervised. Please keep an eye on your kids in all areas as risks will be new to them.
Safety – Drops & Slippery Surfaces
Special attention to slippery rocks and walking surfaces are needed when they are damp or wet. Be extra careful of rocks with moss growing on them. You will slip over if not very careful!!!!!
Safety – Wildlife and snakes
Generally, in the village there are lots of cats and dogs – do you have allergies to domestic pets and animals? Better get in contact with us first if you’re concerned. There are also pigs, chickens and sheep in basements of houses and around the village. Due to being scared, wildlife does not normally enter the village. Outside the village there are monkeys, deer, big wild pheasants, huge frogs etc, which you might see and hear. There are also various types of snakes some of which are poisonous. Don’t worry too much as they are much more scared of you than you are of them. Keep to the paths and beat the ground and bushes with a stick. They cannot see you but they will pick up the vibrations and slither off quickly. You’re much more likely to hurt yourself falling over than by a snake.
Bugs
There are bugs and spiders around. We have a pest control team to come and check and spray. Our windows and buildings are sealed, and we do all that we can to minimise without affecting the ecosystem too much. Actually, they don’t bite, so there’s no real issue. Bring mosquito repellent and long sleve shirts and trousers. Rooms have mosquito coils & heated repellent.
Quiet Hours
No use of the communal areas after 10:00pm or before 6:30am. Sleep is important. Ring tones on silent throughout stay. Please don’t shout on the phone. Calls should be taken in your room if possible. Please use ear phone for watching videos on your phone or iPad etc. Calls should not be made during social dinners.
