Tough it out vs. Enjoy the good life? The two sides of quitting your job to travel.

When hiking in Yubeng, the most common joke among my friends was that we were "toughing it out." Was it tough? Yes, it was. We hiked in the mountains for more than 10 hours a day, from dawn to dusk, until our knees ached and our thighs cramped, and our feet blistered and bled through our socks. But was it fun? Yes, it was. The scenery changed every second, from alpine meadows to snow-capped mountains and sacred lakes. Every inch of the beautiful scenery was a reward for our hard work. . When we returned to Lijiang from Yubeng, we were desperate to find a secluded and comfortable place to rest and enjoy life. That's when I met Lijiang Kuan Shang Hotel. . As a part-time home blogger, I was first attracted by the design of Kuan Shang: a century-old house renovated with a perfect blend of Naxi and wabi-sabi styles, with vintage wooden furniture, linen soft furnishings, and a courtyard decorated with flowers and greenery. Every detail is worth admiring and pondering over. I was drawn in by the looks, but I stayed for the service. The hotel provides straw bags, hats, and other travel photo props, full sets of Atelier Cologne toiletries, and free laundry and shuttle services. From the welcome snacks and fruit to the free local beer and tamarind juice in the minibar, the free afternoon tea is generous and filling, and there is a turndown service with a goodnight dessert in the evening. Breakfast is served until 12:00, so you don't even have to leave the hotel during your stay. It's a truly all-inclusive staycation experience. . After 24 hours of enjoying life at Kuan Shang, I was transformed into a spiritual Yunnanese. Hardship and enjoyment are both part of life. I love Kuan Shang's motto, "A broad mind makes a broad world," which encourages a calm and open-minded attitude, allowing you to walk lightly no matter which side of life you face. . BTW, I learned that the owner of this hotel is a woman~ With first-class aesthetics, attention to detail, and comprehensive service, I knew that a perfect vacation experience couldn't be created without a woman. I'll be back!