In the ancient village of Miyun in Beijing, there is a paradise for an ideal home - Old Friend Ji Homestay
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2024-07-10 11:06:17
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Qingjie enjoys traveling, admiring old houses full of human touch, and admiring courtyards with too many memories. I like the trees in the yard, the cicadas on the trees, the flowers in front of the window, and the butterflies in the flowers. The value of a beautiful wish may really lie in persistence, otherwise how can we say that dreams still exist? What if they are realized? Nowadays, Sister Qing does have a temple in Jinheluo Village in Miyun, oh no! They are two houses of their own. Although it is an old house that has been over a hundred years, if you don't look closely, you may not even notice the shadow of its once beautiful scenery.


It is said that this village has good feng shui, with a cover in the front and a support in the back. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and exudes a quiet and leisurely pastoral style. But for Sister Qing, her ideal home in her heart is far from here. She named this place "Old Friends Season" in the hope that more people like her from the city can find another home of their own here and spend a few days truly belonging to themselves.


The two courtyards are only twenty meters apart, and it's only a 2-minute walk. The first courtyard of 900 square meters is lush with flowers and plants, and it is a three entrance courtyard with strong sense of hierarchy and space. Guests also feel very private when staying in the courtyard. Has 8 accommodation rooms, of which 3 are converted from a century old house. A two-story treehouse features a U-shaped design, retaining the Chinese toon trees in the yard. There is also one Japanese style tatami bed and two American style panoramic rooms. The independent cross courtyard suite - Chi Ge Xiao Zhu - should be considered the highest configuration among all rooms, with two bedrooms, one study, one tea room, and two independent bathrooms with oversized bathtubs.


The second courtyard is even more open, with not only a public garden but also a 100 square meter restaurant. Considering the policy's openness, there are now more than one family of four, so three guest rooms have been designed with tatami mats to facilitate additional beds. And for team building needs, it is the first choice, avoiding the embarrassment of two big men rolling sheets together. Especially one of the parent-child rooms is equipped with a children's entertainment area, allowing parents who urgently want to relax to be completely liberated. Between every two rooms, there will be a small living room connected. If there are two families, opening the guest room door will create a connected room. Closing the door of the small living room will create your own world.


Qingjie always thinks about what urban people aspire to in the countryside and why they like to live in the yard. They hope to see trees, flowers, and plants by sitting in front of the window, and hope that their children can run in the yard. They also hope that they can sit under the trees and have tea and chat by moving a small horse. Therefore, it is important to leave them as much space as possible for activities, which is the most down-to-earth way of life. Therefore, on open terraces, various salon activities such as drumming, drawing, reading, baking, etc. will always be held, and of course, you can also barbecue, drink, and indulge in delicious food. You can watch a romantic outdoor movie more at night. A 30 square meter children's play area, where anime toys can be seen everywhere, have been kept by Sister Qing for many years. If you throw the bear children here, you can rest assured to be lazy.



Sister Qing likes books and has a library complex. When she asks for them, she gives the small courtyard the meaning of a library. She moves all her books to the small courtyard, and many good readers like her often come to donate. The district library has even designated this place as a sub site. So, this is still a rural library.


The Chinese kitchen is preparing the buttoned meat that you may have forgotten, which can let you taste the flavor of the years. A bowl of Braised pork belly with fresh mushrooms and quail eggs will make you more reluctant, and stewed dry vegetables with soy sauce will make you understand the ancient heritage of rural people. Of course, there are also fried Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) made of sorghum flour "pushed" by the roller, the breakfast table of several people in the capital, the CCTV network red packet smacking, the most delicious firewood and eggs in history appraised by countless people, millet Congee made from ancient tribute rice in Jinmoluo Village, the favorite of Miyun people, and the crunchy meat Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle). A must-have for the dining table cooked by Sichuan chefs - chili oil, hawthorn juice extracted from ancient red fruits, and a touch of artistic emerald green Laba garlic. The taste of these hometowns, although not always remembered, will always be like hitting the box of time in an instant, and memories will come rushing towards you.


In the bright spring, one can cross a colorful sea of flowers, learn from the farmers in the village, and experience the farming experience of planting on the farmland. Go to the fields and fly your mood further with the kite. Of course, the most enticing thing is the harvest of large purple cherries in the orchard at the end of May.

In the hot summer, you can go to the log park, run and jump on the grass with children, feel a small fish in the water, grind soybean milk in the village, or pick up an egg in the mountain to find your lost childhood. Entertainment options are even more diverse, including land rollers, 20 meter slides, climbing cableways, tire racks, trampolines, and swings. Stay in an inflatable castle, walk a corn maze, take a cool train, or watch small animals in a Hobbit cabin, as you please.



In the cool autumn, you can walk into the forest with the fresh breeze, pluck the golden fallen leaves and bury them in the pot to cook. With sufficient energy reserves, we are just waiting for agricultural competitions such as pinching millet, threshing rice, breaking corn, and planing peanuts to come. The natural theater in the valley is performing the joy of a bountiful harvest. Cut some millet and have a authentic Xiaomi rice bun, and go pick the freshest vegetables in the vegetable field. Of course, you can also go to the French style town at the entrance of the village to shoot a romantic and beautiful blockbuster


In the cold winter, you can go to the Yunfoshan Ski Resort on the south bank of Miyun Reservoir. With a 450000 square meter ski trail, it satisfies skiing enthusiasts of different levels and children's skiing fun. Skiing laps, horse sleds, dog sleds, and especially the diverse ice scenery, it can be said to be a wonder. The steep and rugged motorcycle lane, glacier hunting, is even more thrilling. Tourists can put on ice skates, walk kilometers of glaciers, climb 100 meters of Foshan, and wear 100 meters of ice caves, like flying foxes on snowy mountains, galloping and crossing.


Day after day, year after year, Old Friend Ji quietly watched the changes of the four seasons in Jinheluo Village. Qingjie was most happy to see the happy smiling faces of every visiting guest. Nowadays, most new homestays have a theme, such as Zen culture, tea culture, photography culture, etc. The theme of Old Friends Season is "Ideal Home", understanding what a Chinese home looks like. Warmth, relaxation, and leisure. Friends come to their homes as guests, with flowers, coffee, books, music, and movies. They can hold parties and salons, no longer confined to a room, but sit in the courtyard, realizing the dialogue between Aries and the sky's "Aries". In the countryside, they use their "ideal home" to convey the beauty of life and learning, which is what Old Friend Ji wants. Today, let's talk about Courtyard 1 for now. As for the excitement of Courtyard 2, let's wait for you to discover



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