[2025 Xinyang Stay] Travel Guide for Puxinshanju Homestay (Nanwan Mufenggu Branch) (Updated Jun)

⛰️This time in Xinyang, I suddenly discovered many great homestays around Nanwan Lake. Not only do they look high-quality, but the prices are also much lower than expected. For visitors who love Xinyang, this is truly good news. ⛰️The "Puxin Mountain Residence" I stayed at just opened at the end of last year. The homestay is very new and is especially close to Nanwan Lake. It takes just over 3 hours to reach from Zhengzhou, almost the same time as going to the city center. —————— 🏠Homestay: Mufeng Valley · Puxin Mountain Residence 🌳Location: In the valley by Nanwan Lake, Shihe District, Xinyang City, Henan Province 🌳Transportation: Recommended to drive, charging stations available (15 minutes drive from city center) 🌳Rooms: 17 standalone units, each with a scenic terrace/courtyard 🌳Features: Valley meditation, natural symbiosis, private butler, pet-friendly —————— 🌟Homestay Highlights ✅By Nanwan Lake, a secret valley 👉The homestay is located by Nanwan Lake in Shihe District, the starting point for a lake circuit drive, the beginning of the trip 👉It belongs to the Mufeng Valley homestay cluster, hidden in the valley, undisturbed by the outside world 👉17 rooms scattered throughout the valley, arranged in three tiers—upper, middle, and lower—each with exclusive views 👉Rooms blend with nature; the night’s insect sounds and morning bird calls are very pleasant · ✅Puxin Mountain Residence, light luxury vacation 👉24-hour butler service; even if you arrive late, a shuttle will take you to your room 👉The valley at night is especially comfortable; the natural white noise purifies all distractions in the mind 👉Rooms are fully equipped with minibar soft drinks, Xinyang Maojian tea, and afternoon tea snacks 👉Herborist four-piece toiletries set, bathtubs with bath salts, and some room types have chessboards 👉Rooms have dual air conditioners, free chilled soft drinks, a great choice for summer cooling 👉Although located in the valley, there is a 24-hour convenience store, and food delivery to rooms is available · ✅Homestay cluster, a quiet retreat 👉Mufeng Valley has 5 homestays; Puxin Mountain Residence opened last year, and 3 more opened this year 👉The entire resort area is large, each with unique features, and the lakeside restaurant is very cozy 👉The park includes a bar, restaurant, spa healing center, and is expected to be fully booked soon —————— 🚗Nearby Attractions 1️⃣Nanwan Lake Scenic Area: 10 minutes by car, known as the "Pearl of Southern Henan," Xinyang’s most famous tourist spot, tickets are a bit pricey 2️⃣Jianshan Coffee: 10 minutes by car, the top coffee spot in Xinyang, coffee is average but the environment is beautiful, great for check-ins 3️⃣Wenxin Tea Village: 30 minutes by car, Xinyang’s popular tea mountain, free to visit the scenic area, tea tasting charges apply (includes sightseeing bus ticket) 4️⃣Borden Forest Park: 50 minutes by car, part of Jigongshan Scenic Area, subtropical rainforest hiking, famous for the most beautiful cedar forest

Puxin Mountain Residence mainly has the following two branches, and here are their detailed travel guides: Xinyang Puxin Mountain Residence (Nanwan Mufeng Valley Branch) • About the hotel: Invested and built by Xinyang Culture and Tourism Group, it opened in 2024. It is located about 600 meters northeast of Tanjialou, Chayuan Road, Nanwan Street, Shihe District, Xinyang, at the intersection of Huan Nanwan Lake Tourism Highway and Xinqi Avenue. The homestay covers an area of 56 mu, with a building area of about 1,000 square meters. It has a total of 17 rooms and implements high-quality private butler service. • Accommodation experience: • Room features: Each room has a terrace with a panoramic view of the landscape, and is equipped with smart electronic devices, high-end toiletries, etc. • Facilities: Restaurant, card room, gym, fish pond, children's playground, conference room, etc. • Service: Provides high-quality private butler service with warm and thoughtful service. • Nearby attractions: • Nanwan Lake Scenic Area: Only a 10-minute drive from the homestay, it is known as the "Pearl of Southern Henan". You can enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains, taste Xinyang Maojian tea, and watch tea art performances. • Jigong Mountain Scenic Area: About a 40-minute drive from the homestay, it is one of China's four major summer resorts, with rich natural and cultural landscapes. • Transportation guide: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Xinyang Puxin Mountain Residence (Nanwan Mufeng Valley Branch)". • Public transportation: You can first go to the center of Xinyang City, and then take a taxi or bus to the homestay. If you depart from Xinyang East Station, take bus No. 1 to Xinyang People's Hospital Station, and then transfer to other transportation to the homestay. • Food recommendations: • Xinyang Maojian Tea: You can buy some Xinyang Maojian tea leaves and take them back to taste slowly. • Nanwan Fish: Fresh fish from Nanwan Lake, delicious and nutritious. • Xinyang Stewed Chicken: Stewed with local native chicken as the main ingredient, the meat is tender and the soup is rich. • Travel advice: • Best time to travel: You can enjoy flowers and pick tea in spring, it is suitable for summer heat in summer, you can enjoy red leaves in autumn, and you can feel the tranquility and warmth of Xinyang in winter, and taste the hot Xinyang stew. • Itinerary: It is recommended to arrange at least 2 days and 1 night. Arrive in Xinyang on the morning of the first day and visit Jigong Mountain Scenic Area; visit Nanwan Lake Scenic Area in the afternoon; check into Puxin Mountain Residence in the evening and taste local delicacies. On the second day, you can do activities around the homestay, such as fishing in the fish pond, experiencing farm life, etc., and feel the tranquility and beauty of the countryside. Guizhou Puyu Mountain Residence • About the hotel: Located in Jingxin Valley Scenic Area, Dushan County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, it was once the filming location of Hunan Satellite TV's "Mengzai Mengmeng House". It is isolated on the cliff top of 1,500 meters above sea level and is known as the "Bali and Samui on Land". • Accommodation experience: • Room features: There are 16 rooms, each of which is a detached villa, distributed north and south along the Center public area. The unadorned floor-to-ceiling windows maximize the lighting and viewing effects. The rooms are equipped with high-end furniture and facilities. • Facilities: There are infinity pool, mountain residence Center public area, Puyu Nature Restaurant, mountain residence SPA hall, etc. • Service: Provides paid pick-up and drop-off service, free welcome drinks and fruits, and butler-style service is considerate and thoughtful. • Nearby attractions: • Jingxin Valley Scenic Area: 23km away from Puyu Mountain Residence, 54 minutes by car, including Jingxin Cultural Square, Grand View Garden, Confucian Cultural Garden, Shuisi Futang and other attractions. • Ji Feng Rock: It is one of the must-see itineraries for guests visiting Puyu Mountain Residence. It takes 40 minutes to walk to it, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. • Transportation guide: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Guizhou Puyu Mountain Residence". • Public transportation: It is recommended that tourists from other places take a taxi to get there, or take the high-speed train to Duyun High-speed Railway Station, and then transfer to a car or taxi to the homestay. • Food recommendations: • Puyu Nature Restaurant: Selects local specialty ingredients and combines them with seasonal changes to provide guests with fresh and delicious dishes. • Buyi ethnic specialties: Such as Buyi stewed chicken, glutinous rice cakes, etc., you can taste local ethnic specialties. • Travel advice: • Best time to travel: Spring, summer and autumn are more suitable. The climate is pleasant and the natural scenery is beautiful at this time. • Itinerary: It is recommended to arrange at least 3 days and 2 nights. Arrive at the homestay on the first day, enjoy the surrounding scenery and taste the food; participate in activities organized by the mountain residence on the second day, such as yoga, SPA, tea picking, etc.; go to Jingxin Valley Scenic Area on the third day to experience the local culture and natural scenery.

Don't miss this homestay when you come to Xinyang! It's beautiful! Xinyang homestay is really great~ Puxin Mountain House is directly next level! The environment is just one word "wonderful" I like this green and vibrant place, a whole healing system~👏 The room is very large, fully equipped, super comfortable! And the environmental health conditions are really good👍 Take a casual shot in the homestay📷💃, it's very good I feel really relaxed living here~ Remember to book in advance when you come! Everyone is good at booking!

Finally, it's the weekend and I can relax a bit~ Spent two days with a few friends at Puxin Mountain Residence in Nanwan~ This homestay is really beautiful 😍 and very comfortable to stay in! After arriving at the hotel, there is a shuttle bus to take us up, and the butler 🎩 provides one-on-one service, helping us with our luggage and arranging meals 🍝, really considerate and excellent‼️ The rooms we booked all have floor-to-ceiling windows which are perfect for photos 📷, and the terrace offers a direct view of the outside scenery, breathing in the fresh air, relax~ right now~ Large expanses of grass, running around with the dog on it is so joyful~ The park also has an outdoor swimming pool 🏊🏻, complete facilities, all-day dining restaurant 🍽, craft brewery 🍺, gym 🏋🏻, pet care center 🐕, convenience store... 🔍 Puxin Mountain Residence 📍 Nanwan Mufeng Valley (easy to find with Gaode Map navigation)