I've never written a review this seriously before, but this guesthouse in Gannan truly touched me deeply.
The location of the guesthouse is incredibly convenient, right next to Gemor Monastery. We came straight here after visiting Langmusi Monastery, settled in, and then went to Gemor Monastery. The next morning, we set off for Lianbaoyezi. The whole journey was smooth, making it an ideal base for exploring this route.
What truly made it unforgettable was the 30-year-old proprietress, 'Zhuoma.' She started digging caterpillar fungus on the mountains when she was nine, and despite not having much education, she single-handedly supports her family through hard work. She manages the entire guesthouse, inside and out, all while looking after four children. Yet, she treated us like long-lost relatives – warm, genuine, and uncalculating, completely devoid of any commercial feel. It felt like visiting family, comfortable and heartwarming.
What amazed me most was her family's Buddhist shrine. Nine hundred-year-old Thangka paintings, not priceless treasures perhaps, but certainly incredibly precious. 'Zhuoma' patiently explained ******* Buddhist culture to us, and it was my first time seeing Buddhist scriptures in person. Even more touching, temples usually don't allow photos, but Zhuoma graciously let us take as many as we liked, and even offered us ******* clothes to wear, helping us create precious memories.
Our group of nine stayed for two nights, and we were still reluctant to leave when it was time. The simplicity and warmth of the ******* people are the most profound memories of this Gannan trip. This guesthouse offered far more than just a night's stay; it showed me a simple yet passionate force of life, becoming the softest and brightest highlight of this journey to Gannan.
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