Guiyang village blends rural life with artistic soul

Visitors can experience the harmony of art and nature in the village. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi district]

Laobanghe Art and Sojourn Village in Qiantao township, Guiyang, offers a breezy, refreshing summer getaway, with its lush 74 percent forest coverage creating a pristine natural oxygen bar.

The village is a picturesque tapestry of traditional white-walled, grey-tiled houses, set amid mountains and rice paddies, with a winding river tying together its natural and cultural beauty.

Through its innovative "artist-in-residence program", art installations now dot the landscape, intertwining with traditional farming culture to serve as a one-stop destination for dining, boutique lodging, and artistic leisure.

The village is transforming into a high-quality countryside getaway,  with 36 guest rooms, 56 beds, and diverse experiences such as wellness retreats and creative cultural workshops, creating a premium rural living space.

The Suxingu Aesthetics Space is an exclusive sanctuary for artists to connect and collaborate. Right by a babbling creek, the architecture features a beautiful dialogue of raw timber, flagstones, and weathered earthen walls.

For those seeking a quiet escape, the Countryside Bookstore is a free, public community space. Visitors can pick out a great book, find a cozy corner, and lose themselves in a peaceful moment of solitude. Alongside this, the village offers a cluster of guesthouses, local dining, and outdoor recreation, making it equipped to satisfy every traveler's ideal getaway.