Discovering a Hidden Hui-Style Retreat in Shenzhen: Living in a Painting for 24 Hours

Last week, I discovered a guesthouse in Nan'ao, Dapeng. Upon entering, I looked up to see white walls and dark gray tiles. Koi fish gently swayed their tails in the pond at my feet. I suddenly understood the meaning of "building a hut among people, yet free from the noise of carriages and horses." Having stayed in many guesthouses, this experience was special. No Instagram-worthy trends, no deliberately staged scenery. Just a courtyard with koi fish playing in the pond and the sound of flowing water. The two bowls of sweet soup the housekeeper brought in the evening reminded me of my grandmother's cooking from childhood. ▫Room Experience I stayed in "Xian Yuan" (Leisure Courtyard) with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. When bird songs woke me in the morning, sea mist was flowing over the dark tiles. The Huangshan Maofeng tea bags by the bed were an especially pleasant surprise 🍵 Sitting at the tea table by the floor-to-ceiling windows, brewing tea, stealing half a day of leisure from life, intoxicated by a cup of clear tea. 🌊Nearby Activities (Personally tested, no pitfalls) 5-minute walk to Moon Bay Pier ⛵️ The fishing boats returning to port at 6 PM look like an oil painting. Recommend the Shajing oyster hotpot at "Golden Wave Restaurant" The owner will teach you how to shuck oysters without hurting your hands. 8-minute drive to Sapphire Beach The water is so clear you can see clownfish. Remember to bring toast to feed the fish schools - like scattered diamonds in the sunlight. I suddenly realized how precious it is to find such a place to unwind in a fast-paced city like Shenzhen. 🚗Practical Information Navigate to "Yueman Xian Yuan" directly, plenty of parking available. If not driving, take bus E11 to Nan'ao Moon Bay station. Recommend booking a package that includes afternoon tea. Sincerely recommend this to friends who enjoy slow living. This place doesn't feel like a guesthouse, more like an old home of distant relatives. Even the air carries a reassuring scent.