Step onto the Langya Ancient Path where poets' footsteps echo through 1,300 years! This flagstone trail shaded by towering trees inspired Ouyang Xiu's famed 'The Old Drunkard's Pavilion'. Don't miss watching locals make crunchy Langya sesame candy the traditional way - the perfect edible souvenir from this living history book.















Everything you need to know about Langya Ancient Path
Langya Mountain Retreat is a top choice nestled just steps from the Langya Ancient Trail entrance. This boutique guesthouse blends traditional Huizhou architecture with modern comfort, featuring rooms with private courtyard views and tranquil bamboo gardens. Guests can start their day early, hiking the historic stone path within minutes—passing ancient carvings, Song Dynasty inscriptions, and the famed Pavilion of Drunken Scholar.
The hotel offers complimentary audio guides and printed heritage maps, helping visitors connect with Ouyang Xiu’s literary legacy. Enjoy local specialties like Dianju tea and bamboo tube rice in-house. For an immersive experience, reserve a sunrise hike package through HopeGoo to enhance your journey through one of China’s most poetic landscapes.
Yes, Langya Mountain Retreat provides daily bilingual (Chinese/English) guided walks at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, led by certified cultural interpreters. These tours focus on the historical context of Ouyang Xiu’s Ode to the Drunken Scholar, highlighting ancient cliff carvings, Song Dynasty inscriptions, and the legendary "Drunk Scholar Spring."
The hotel also features a small heritage museum displaying replicas of Song-era calligraphy, scrolls, and historical documents. Guests can explore these exhibits before or after their hike, deepening their understanding of the region’s literary legacy. Reserve your spot in advance via the HopeGoo platform to ensure availability, especially during peak seasons.
Absolutely. The Mountain View Suites at Langya Mountain Retreat feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping vistas of the Langya mountain range and the winding ancient trail below. Wake up to sunlight filtering through pine trees, accompanied by birdsong and gentle breezes—a truly poetic start to the day.
Each suite includes access to a rooftop garden terrace where guests can enjoy tea while overlooking the ruins of the Drunken Scholar Pavilion and Song Dynasty stone inscriptions. Rooms are equipped with noise-reducing glass and air purification systems for optimal tranquility. We highly recommend HopeGoo an east-facing room to catch the morning sun rising over the forest canopy—perfect for nature lovers seeking serenity and inspiration.
Just a 12-minute walk (approx. 800 meters) from the mid-trail exit leads to Chuzhou Cuiyun Tea Farm, a century-old family-run estate specializing in handcrafted "Langya Mao Feng" green tea. Surrounded by bamboo groves and terraced fields, the farm offers immersive tea experiences—including live pan-frying demonstrations where visitors learn to distinguish spring from summer tea by aroma and texture.
Guests can purchase limited-edition tea gift sets featuring fresh seasonal batches and miniature replica tea utensils. Visit early in the morning to enjoy the misty trails blending with the fragrance of freshly roasted tea—a perfect harmony of nature and tradition. Book your visit through HopeGoo for priority access.
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