Shouzhuo Guesthouse

A luxurious and enchanting forest retreat. When the sun filters through the bamboo-lined walkways, casting playful light on the green leaves, it feels like your soul is instantly illuminated. And when the rain falls, the forest comes alive with a natural symphony that’s nothing short of magical. Sitting quietly in one of the many beautiful tea houses scattered throughout the courtyard or nestled against the mountain backdrop, you can’t help but feel a deep sense of calm as nature engages all your senses. It’s truly therapeutic for the soul. For those seeking a more hands-on experience, the guesthouse offers a variety of activities that are sure to delight, especially families with children. Whether it’s fishing in a tranquil stream or exploring the forest at night in search of glowworms, there’s something special for everyone. Normally, I tend to avoid hotels popular with families. But here, in this zen-like setting, the sound of children laughing and playing only adds to the charm rather than detracting from the serenity. Every corner of this retreat is a photo opportunity, and every meal is a sumptuous feast. The ancient gate transports you to another world, and the evening white mist enhances the sense of wonder. The house-made osmanthus baijiu, reserved exclusively for guests, is a refined treat that speaks to the thoughtful touches that elevate the experience. The level of care and attention to details here far exceeds the cost, leaving you feeling truly pampered by the generosity of this guesthouse and its staff, who go above and beyond to make you feel like an honored guest. I was particularly impressed by the staff and their evident training. They were polite, enthusiastic, and fully invested in ensuring that guests had a great stay. In similar boutique hotels, you might expect to see more of the owner’s presence. But at Shouzhou, the front-of-house staff take full ownership of running the property, with a level of professionalism that is both refreshing and commendable. Our journey from Qingchengshan to Qionglai and onward to Emeishan was long, but entirely worth it. We are especially grateful to the young front-of-house male staff and his colleague, who graciously offered to drive us nearly 30 minutes to a location where we could catch a Didi to Emeishan. This kind gesture was the embodiment of hospitality at its finest. I hope more people discover this hidden gem and have the chance to experience its uplifting atmosphere for themselves.

差不多每年都會來一到兩次，每次都有新驚喜，房間依然乾淨清新，房內設施也越來越棒了，雖然是冬天，但暖融融的非常舒適，前台的李大姐要特別表揚，真的是讓我們感受到了滿滿的熱情，小建議，採的酸棗子若是能製作好密封帶走就好了。

很久沒住過民宿了，往往個性化做到了，其他卻不能兼顧，比如硬件和服務，不像標準化的星級酒店讓人心中有數，但是守拙給了我們驚喜，列入少數可以重複體驗的住處之列。無論設計、硬件、服務，尤其細節，尤其恰到好處的被關心和照顧的温度，讓人覺得都很值得。“於無聲處得自在”，這是守拙給我們的祝願，也實實在在地做到了。願守心守意，下次再見～