Sleeping to the Sound of Rain at The Serenade by the Stream

Open the Window to See the Thatched Cottage – A City Retreat Inspired by Du Fu's Poetry Last weekend, a heavy rain washed away Chengdu's summer heat. By the side of Huanhua Stream, I experienced the newly opened hotel of Blossom Hill Inn. Located by the thousand-year-old legacy of the "Sage of Poetry," The Serenade by the Stream (Blossom Hill Inn) near Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum in Chengdu takes "ancient Shu civilization in dialogue with contemporary art" as its design soul, carving out a secluded retreat within the bustling city and redefining urban vacation aesthetics. The hotel is adjacent to the Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum and just a stone's throw away from Huanhua Stream Park. The thoughtfully designed guest rooms frame views of the cottage’s green tiles and the misty stream, embodying the spatial philosophy of "living in the mundane world while dwelling in poetic scenery." Staying true to Blossom Hill Inn’s brand ethos of "a flower, a world; everywhere, a paradise," the hotel blends ancient Shu motifs with modern art installations, creating immersive cultural experiences in its corridors, courtyards, and pavilions—bridging the city’s history with contemporary life. The hotel offers a unique "dual experience" of tranquility and vibrancy: private courtyard rooms feature personal soaking pools for serene solitude amid the urban hustle. Daily curated "Blossom Moments" activities include sunrise tai chi, intangible cultural heritage workshops (gold leaf/Sichuan embroidery), and sound bowl healing, reinterpreting local culture in a modern language. The lofty-ceilinged "Blossom Tales" teahouse and a creative restaurant blending Sichuan and Cantonese flavors serve as a cultural salon for urbanites. Deeply committed to "regional revitalization," the hotel collaborates with the Thatched Cottage Museum to offer "Dreaming of the Thatched Cottage" cultural programs and designs community micro-excursions (within walking distance to sites like the Shu Brocade Museum and Qingyang Taoist Temple).