Stepping into the quadrangle courtyard in the prefectural city is like stepping into an old time. The vermilion gate, with its door knockers exuding an ancient and simple atmosphere, is gently pushed open, and the "creaking" sound seems to tell the story of the years. In the square courtyard, the ground is paved with bluestone slabs, and among the cracks, a few small grass blades stick out their heads occasionally. In the middle, there are stone tables and stools. It is imagined that in the past, the masters must have sat around here, drinking tea and chatting with laughter. The houses all around are decorated with carved beams and painted pillars, and the upturned eaves and corners. The exquisite wood carvings, although having gone through wind and rain, still show the delicacy and meticulousness of the past. The corridors connect each house. When strolling along, on one side is the wall full of ancient charm, and on the other side, you can see the flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard. When the breeze blows, the branches and leaves rustle, adding a few more leisurely charm to this quiet quadrangle courtyard, making people intoxicated in this small world full of historical heritage.
"The hotel is centred around an exotic garden with a goldfish pond and small walkways. The brick, carved wood windows and doors, lanterns outside, and the Mongolian interiors of our room, which was in fact two rooms, makes you feel like you are stepping back in time. Zhang and his family, who run the hotel, made us feel part of the family, providing breakfast and dinner for two days, lining up transport to the Zhangye Danxia Geopark and personally taking us to a souvenir shop. It was incredible. I would thoroughly recommend staying here for the experience, even though it is not in the centre of town."