Stay at Changqi Hidden Nest Homestay, a boutique retreat transformed from a traditional ancestral hall. Each room features courtyard-facing windows offering serene morning views of bamboo groves and stone pathways. Just a 3-minute walk leads to the village's ancient banyan tree and dragon boat dock—book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to our handmade pottery workshop experience

Changqi Riverside Retreat offers tranquil rooms overlooking the West River tributary, each with a private balcony perfect for watching mist rise over the water at dawn. The property provides complimentary bamboo raft tours through the village’s winding canals, immersing you in the authentic "small bridge, flowing stream, homes" atmosphere. Reserve early through HopeGoo to secure your stay

From Changqi Hidden Nest Homestay, a 5-minute walk brings you to the Lion Dance Heritage Pavilion, where daily 10 AM sessions teach traditional lion dance movements and drumming rhythms under master artisans. Nearby, the Cantonese Herbal Tea House offers guided tastings of house-brewed tangerine peel tea and insights into traditional herbal recipes—deeply rooted in local life

Choose Changqi Riverside Retreat as your base: enjoy sunrise tea on the balcony, then join a morning farm immersion session planting rice or harvesting lotus roots. In the afternoon, explore the Ancient Banyan Night Market, savoring grilled glutinous rice balls and stone-ground tofu. All attractions are within a 10-minute walk—no car needed, truly a seamless, immersive journey

Yes! Changqi Hidden Nest Homestay serves nightly family-style Cantonese feasts crafted by elderly villagers using ingredients from their own organic gardens. Dishes include steamed carp, braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens, and handmade rice noodles. After dinner, join the Tea Courtyard Talk, where elders share stories of village history and lineage—pure, unfiltered local culture

Absolutely. Every room at Changqi Riverside Retreat faces the West River tributary, perfect for capturing dawn mist reflections on still water. The homestay also offers a dedicated photography corner with tripods and diffusers, plus guided access to hidden ancient ancestral halls rarely open to visitors—ideal for adding historical depth to your portfolio