Lifestyle and Adventure
Yangshuo Sugar House: A Quiet Escape into China’s ‘Paradise on Earth’
Perhaps you’ve seen images of this before - saved it on Pinterest or come across it on social media - and wondered where such a place could possibly exist. The answer is, this almost dreamlike property is located in Yangshuo, Guilin, often referred to as China’s 'Paradise on Earth.'
Just a short journey from Shanghai, approximately a two-hour flight followed by a scenic drive from Guilin Liangjiang Airport, the shift in pace is immediate. The energy softens, the surroundings open up, and you find yourself stepping into something that feels entirely removed from the city.
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