Hou Long Bo Guesthouse: A Hidden Seaside Utopia in Houlong Village, Nanji IslandIf you’re tired of the city’s hustle and bustle and seek a quiet corner embraced by sea breezes, the "Hou Long Bo" guesthouse in Houlong Village, Nanji Island, might just be your starting point to converse with the ocean. Tucked away in this secret coastal gem of southern Zhejiang, this seaside courtyard weaves the poetry of mountains and sea into every dawn and dusk in the most rustic way.1. The Journey to the Island: From Mundane Life to a Coastal ParadiseNanji Island, located in Pingyang County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, is one of China’s ten most beautiful islands, named for its resemblance to a sika deer. Arriving here requires a touch of "ritual" — first take a ferry from Aojiang Port or Ruian Port in Wenzhou (about 1.5 hours). The 碧蓝 (blue) sea shimmers with ripples trailing the ship, while distant islands unfold like an ink-wash scroll being unrolled gradually.After disembarking, a 20-minute drive along the island’s winding coastal road leads to Houlong Village. Once a fishing village, it faces the vast East China Sea and leans against lush green mountains. Stone houses are scattered along the coastline in an orderly manner, preserving the most authentic look of a fishing village. "Hou Long Bo" hides here like a seashell cast by the ocean, waiting to meet kindred spirits.2. Living by the Sea: Bringing Ocean Views into Daily LifeThe name "Hou Long Bo" carries its own poetry — "Houlong" is the village’s heritage, while "Bo" (泊) means to moor, symbolizing a promise with the sea. The guesthouse has 45 guest rooms, all designed with a "sea" theme: opening the window, you might face an "open sea-view room" with endless blue waves or a "coastal terrace room" overlooking rocks whispering with waves.In the morning, the first rays of sunlight filter through the sheer curtains onto the bed. Lazily propping yourself up, you can watch fishing boats sailing out gently in golden light, seagulls drawing silver lines over the waves; at dusk, sit on a rattan chair on the balcony and watch the setting sun dye the entire sea amber, while distant lighthouses begin to flicker. The sound of waves lapping against rocks is like the sea’s lullaby.During high tide, standing on the seaside promenade in front of the guesthouse, you can see waves surging with foam like shattered silver, as the salty sea breeze tangles in your hair, infusing even your breath with the ocean’s scent; at low tide, the tidal flats reveal 密密麻麻 (dense) shells and small crabs. Taking children to go beachcombing with a bucket, you gain not just trophies but the joy of connecting with nature.3. Between Mountains and Sea: Stealing a Half-Day of LeisureAt "Hou Long Bo," time is meant to be wasted. You can do nothing but lie on a hammock on the terrace, listening to the whispers of waves and rocks, watching clouds stroll lazily across the blue sky; or follow the guesthouse owner to experience "fisherman’s life" — take a small fishing boat to trawl the sea, personally hauling up lively shrimp and crabs, or put on a diving mask to seek colorful corals and fish in the nearshore waters.To explore more of the island, take a coastal walk: visit Dasha'ao to step on the "No. 1 Wonder of the World" shell beach, where fine sand slips through your fingers like golden powder; climb Sanpanwei to see the "Marine Bonsai Garden" where natural lawns intertwine with marine erosion landforms. Standing on the viewing platform and gazing into the distance, you can almost see the curvature of the earth where the sea meets the sky. Return to Houlong Village in the evening, and at the guesthouse’s outdoor dining table, savor freshly landed steamed groupers and spicy stir-fried clams with a bottle of ice-cold beer, listening to fellow travelers share stories from their journeys.4. Sleeping to the Sound of the Sea: Let Stars and Waves Lull You to SleepAs night falls, warm yellow lanterns light up in the courtyard of "Hou Long Bo," and the sea breeze carries the fragrance of plants across the veranda. Sitting in the courtyard and gazing at the stars, the Milky Way — rarely seen in cities — is clearly visible, with an occasional meteor streaking across the sea, leaving a fleeting trail of light.Inside the guest rooms, log furniture and linen fabrics create a natural texture, while smart toilets and central air conditioning quietly hide modern conveniences. When you step out of the bathroom wrapped in a soft towel, the aroma of cedar and ocean from the bedside diffuser fills the air. Drawing back the curtains, moonlight gilds the sea’s edge, and the waves grow gentle, as if the sea whispers in your ear: "Goodnight, dream a blue dream."Epilogue: Not an Endpoint, but a Starting Point for Another LifeThe beauty of Nanji Island lies in its unspoiled wildness; the charm of Hou Long Bo lies in how it brings people within arm’s reach of the sea in the gentlest way. Whether you come alone to heal by listening to the sea, 赴约 (keep an appointment) with a loved one to watch the sunrise, or build "sandcastles" with children on the beach, this place will leave unique memories.Next time you visit the sea, why not come to Hou Long Bo? Let the sea breeze brush away your fatigue, let the waves seal time for you, and in this world of intertwined blue and white, rediscover the vastness and tenderness of life.
「正直に言うと、島に行った後、南島は面白いものではないと本当に感じました。海水もだめです。海外の島に行ったことがある友達がここに来たら、きっと大きな落差があります。海水はほとんど視界がないです。しかし、このホームステイは予想外に良かったです。もともと、5月1日のゴールデンウィークの最後の時間に南枝に行くことにしました。電車でさえ駅の切符をつかみました。ホームステイは島で唯一の空き部屋をつかみました。希望はありませんでしたが、ライアンがボートに乗ったとき、私は事故に遭いました。南島への往復のボート、ボートのシートと椅子カバーはすべて私たちのホームステイの広告です。島で予約されたチャーターカーがあります。ホームステイに到着した後、装飾はとても新しく、場所は良く、小さなギリシャの錯覚があることがわかりました。ロビーは明るく、カフェテリアはロビーにあります。朝食は7-9ポイントですが、10時近くになると朝食をとることができます。私たちの部屋は5210にあり、場所と景色はとても良いです。毎晩花火があります。建物の前の道から、洞窟ホテルや海辺の屋台まで、歩いて行くのにとても便利です。看板があります。ビーチの夕日にあるミントレストランはチェックインしました。高価なものを除いて、入り口の路上でのバーベキューはとても良いです。牛肉と羊肉の串焼きは5元で、新疆よりも安いです。逆に、ホームステイ近くのバーベキューは少し高いですが、海辺の屋台は美味しくて安いです。地元の特産品を含む4つのシーフードの食事は、合計200以上です。料理の部分も非常に大きいので、お勧めです。洞窟のコーヒーはカードを打つために行きました、最低消費量は58です、どんな飲み物/軽食も58または68です、価格/性能比はそれを使って、景色を見るだけでいいです。南島は晴れた日に行かなければなりません、さもなければ日の出と日の入りを見ることができません、それは灰色です、そして海は汚れているでしょう。私たちは早起きして日の出の日は曇りで霧がかかっていますが、結果はまったく色とりどりの霞光がありません。幸い日没は二日間あります。半分の残念を補いました。」