[2025 Dujiangyan Hotels] Travel Guide for Dujiangyan No Secret Realm Homestay (Updated Jul)

🌿 Just 1.5 hours west of Chengdu, stepping into the set of "Kyoto Monogatari" Chengdu's sultry summer always makes one yearn for escape. Driving through Dujiangyan's lush forest paths and turning onto a bluestone trail, the bamboo fences and noren of "Wuye Secret Garden" sway in the twilight. The moment you push open the door, a deer scare knocks against stone, moss gardens glow faintly, as if stepping into a century-old machiya by the Kamo River. Wabi-sabi aesthetics, karesansui (dry landscape), karakami lanterns, handmade bamboo blinds... every detail whispers: "Here, time should be measured in the fragrance of tea." 🎋 Staying in a Japanese-style courtyard, counting stars by the stream I stayed in the "Autumn Garden" private hot spring suite – spacious and serene. Waking to birdsong outside paper windows at dawn, but most magical were the evening soaks in the private onsen, gazing at emerald greenery as wind chimes tinkled, momentarily unsure whether I was in Arashiyama or Qingcheng Mountain. No boredom in this secret garden – a mountain retreat guide: - Meditation & calligraphy | Where ink aroma blends with agarwood - Wuye hiking trails | Expansive grounds with courtyards and wild ducks 📍 Practical tips: Address | Navigate to "Wuye Secret Garden Homestay" (free parking provided) Bring an extra light jacket – evenings get cool Visit the 1km-nearby Banruo Temple for exploration "True Kyoto may not lie in coordinates, but in state of mind." For summer weekends, why not surrender your soul to mountain breezes, tea ceremonies, and a nostalgic Kyoto dream?

Life in the mountains during the Dragon Boat Festival carries a serene joy distinct from the city. As the scent of mugwort wafts over the gray tiles and white walls, and the soft, glutinous rice dumplings still steam in bamboo baskets, the path washed by morning dew is already bathed in golden sunlight. The stone-paved road winds towards the lakeside pavilion, and looking up, you can see wild loquat branches stretching out from the rooftops. Their heavy, golden fruits bend the tips of the branches, resembling countless little lanterns swaying in the breeze. There's no need to deliberately seek them out; a simple reach of the hand brings you the mountain's generous offerings. As your fingers peel away the delicate, translucent skin, the sweet juice bursts instantly in your mouth, carrying the unique freshness of the wilderness and the warmth of sunlight. Ripples shimmer across the lake's surface, and distant, unfamiliar bird calls echo through the air, which is filled with the mingling scents of grass, trees, and fruit. It turns out that the taste of the Dragon Boat Festival is not only found in the traditional bamboo-wrapped dumplings but also in these effortless gifts of nature, brewing the simplest joys in tranquil moments.

🌿 Top Summer Retreat Homestays Near Chengdu | A 25°C Summer Getaway with Kids Trying to flee the city heat during dog days? These hidden homestays near Chengdu offer cool escapes and fun for kids! Bamboo forests, streams, tea fields, lakesides... Stay in nature’s air-conditioned haven for a lazy, healing holiday~ 🏡 **Qingcheng Mountain Jiusipo** (Pic 2) ✨ Green views by the window, sleep by the babbling brook A forested hideaway in Qingcheng’s back mountain, with standalone wooden cabins embraced by bamboo. The stream by the door is so refreshing you’ll want to dip your feet! Kids can fish, wade, and listen to cicadas, while evenings bring open-air movies and BBQ. Family rooms even have slides and treehouse designs—kids won’t want to leave! 📍 Location: Inside Qingcheng Mountain Back Scenic Area 💰 Price: 1.5k+/night (breakfast & afternoon tea included) 🌫️ **Dujiangyan Wuye Secret Realm** (Pic 3) 🎋 A healing Song Dynasty courtyard nestled in the mountains 270° floor-to-ceiling windows frame misty peaks like a painting. Stargazing soak tubs + cliffside tea decks = pure magic! Hike with kids to ancient tree groves, fly kites on the lawn, or try Song-style tea snacks—immersive fun! 📍 Location: Shiyang Town, Dujiangyan 💰 Price: 1.2k+/night 🍵 **Qingcheng Mountain Daocha Shanfang** (Pic 4) 🌱 A secluded retreat amid thousand-acre tea fields Pick tea at dawn, laze in bamboo hammocks by noon, and watch fireflies dance at dusk from the viewing deck. Each room has a private soak tub, and kids’ activities abound: leaf printing, tea dyeing, bamboo shoot digging… 📍 Location: Daguan Town, Qingcheng Mountain 💰 Price: 900+/night 💦 **Shifang Shisongjian, Deyang** (Pic 5) 🌊 A waterfall-cooled paradise Water cascades right from your balcony, with mist that naturally chills the air! Mountain stream pools, forest trails, and open-air hot springs offer endless water fun. Childcare services let parents sneak off for iced coffee~ 📍 Location: Yinghua Town, Shifang, Deyang 💰 Price: 0.6k+/night 🏝️ **Taro Vine Resort Hotel, Sancha Lake** (Pic 6) 🚣♀️ A "Little Maldives" island escape Arrive by boat to 270° lakeview rooms + a stunning infinity pool. Kids can paddle in clear kayaks, catch crayfish, or camp under pink sunsets. The restaurant’s child-friendly meals are a bonus! 📍 Location: Sancha Lake Scenic Area, Jianyang 💰 Price: 1.8k+/night 🏮 **Kashasha Resort, Leshan** (Pic 7) ⛰️ Cliffside treehouses meet Yi ethnic charm Rammed-earth cabins terrace the hillside, each with a view deck! Forage wild veggies, hunt mushrooms, or learn Yi embroidery. The staff organizes mountain adventures, and cabins feature slides or soak tubs—scenery so gorgeous it feels unfair! 📍 Location: Mabian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan 💰 Price: 1.6k+/night 🔖 **Tips:** ❶ Mountain temps vary—pack light jackets for kids. ❷ Book popular homestays early; some activities require reservations. ❸ Self-driving is easiest (1-2h from Chengdu). This summer, vanish into the wild and live like poetry~ 🌼