Move through landscapes, stories, and skies.
Discovery here unfolds through movement, story, and sky. Whether hiking beneath alpine forests, listening to a tea master’s philosophy, or observing Saturn’s rings through a dark-sky telescope, guests are invited to engage deeply—with place, perspective, and wonder.
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Nature Exploration
From rewilded wetlands to alpine trails, guests can walk, bike, or hike through landscapes that shift with light, weather, and time. Every route—guided or solo—is designed to cultivate attention and attunement to the rhythms of place.
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Cultural Encounters & Local Wisdom
Tea artisans, calligraphers, and mountain guides offer glimpses into the living cultures of Lijiang. These aren’t performances—they’re conversations, passed hand-to-hand, inviting presence, reflection, and deep resonance.
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Celestial Connection
In partnership with Gaomeigu Observatory, our stargazing sessions offer guests direct access to the cosmos—through powerful telescopes, mythological narratives, and stillness beneath dark skies. Each night becomes a window to wonder.
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Flight Experience & Instruction
At the historic WWII airfield, guests trace the arc of history through flight. Optional instruction and storytelling experiences link earth and air, past and present—framing skyward movement as cultural memory.
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Cosmic Education (for Children & Families)
Inspired by Montessori cosmic education, our forest program introduces children to astronomy, nature, and myth through sensory exploration. It’s a playful invitation to see one’s place in the universe with both joy and reverence.