The summer retreat I found for my parents—they moved in and never wanted to leave!

Honestly, nothing makes me happier than seeing my parents cheerful every day! 🌹🌹🌹 —From a friend who stayed at our residential base. Originally, I only booked them for half a month, but now they video-call me daily, saying they don’t want to leave and plan to stay the entire summer! They rave about the beautiful mountains, clean water, fresh air, and friendly neighbors, declaring they never want to return to the city’s "sauna-like" heat. I’m sharing this hidden gem that made them "forget their worries" as a reference for anyone looking to take their parents on a cool summer getaway! ✅ Location: Inside the Shili Helang Scenic Area, Anshun, Guizhou A natural 21°C "air-conditioned" retreat—my mom says her body feels so relaxed here. She even needs a light blanket at night, with no need for AC, and her joints feel much better. Open the window to thousands of acres of lotus ponds, with the air filled with the scent of greenery. A daily stroll along the wooden boardwalks by the ponds lifts their spirits! ✅ Surprisingly convenient rural living This is what my parents love most—none of the "retirement inconveniences" they worried about: - **Easy transportation**: We offer free pick-up/drop-off service from Anshun West High-Speed Rail Station, so I don’t have to worry about their arrival. - **No cooking stress**: Their favorite part—meals are included! Home-cooked dishes by local aunties, healthy and delicious. - **Shopping made easy**: Village deliveries cover all their online shopping needs. Plus, nearby towns host weekly Sunday markets—my mom’s favorite for local specialties and chatting with folks. ✅ Social life? Never boring! I feared they’d feel isolated, but my worries were unfounded: - **Free fun**: My dad’s hooked on free riverside fishing and boating. - **Spacious communal lounges**: Each building has a large shared space with mahjong tables—they quickly befriended new "neighbors" for daily card games and tea, livelier than at home! - **Leisurely nearby trips**: We shuttle them to off-the-beaten-path spots like Niutiguan Ancient Village for intangible cultural heritage performances or Tianyin Mountain’s "mini-Xinjiang" alpine grasslands—all relaxed outings. ✅ About lodging & pricing: Honestly, our homestay is renovated from village homes in the scenic area—not a luxury hotel! But it ticks all the boxes for uncles and aunties: **spotless cleanliness** and **private bathrooms**! ⭐ **Peak summer rate**: Long-term stays (1 month) with meals included are just **¥110/person/day**. My parents say the value is unbeatable!