Fuxian Lake · Elephant Bookstore | AURORA RESORT (Xiaowan Village) is nestled on the hillside at No. 4 Xiaowan Village, Yousuo Town, Chengjiang, Yuxi, Yunnan. Overlooking the eastern shores of Fuxian Lake, the resort brings together scenic stays, a love of reading and thoughtful design. Surrounded by mountains and lake views, it offers a welcoming setting to slow down, enjoy the sunset and discover the relaxed rhythm of Xiaowan Village.
The resort is well placed for exploring Xiaowan Village, Sun Mountain (Taiyangshan) Resort Town and the Fuxian Lake International Tourism Resort area. Moon Bay (Yueliangwan) Wetland Park, Cherry Blossom Valley (Yinghua Valley) and its lakeside boardwalk can also be included in your itinerary. From hillside cafés and village lanes to waterfront walks and scenic viewpoints, the eastern shores of Fuxian Lake offer plenty of opportunities for photography and leisurely exploration.
For guests planning a Fuxian Lake road trip, the resort provides a comfortable base for discovering destinations around the lake. Explore Fuhai Bay Wetland Park, Guanglong Town and Fuxian Lake’s Red Sand Beach, then continue towards Luchong Scenic Area, Bijia Mountain, Mingxing Fish Caves and the scenery surrounding Gushan Island. Families and curious travellers can enrich their Chengjiang itinerary with a visit to the Chengjiang Fossil Site World Natural Heritage Museum, also known as the Yunnan Museum of Natural History, together with Maotianshan and Cambrian Town. These destinations combine lakeside scenery with opportunities to learn about the origins of life.
Created through a collaboration between D17 Design Studio and Elephant Bookstore, the resort incorporates a reading lounge, lake-view guestrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a café and garden spaces, alongside private parking. Carefully selected furniture and decorative details create inviting places to read, gather and enjoy the surroundings. Begin the morning with breakfast, spend the afternoon over tea and a book, and welcome the evening as sunset colours spread across Fuxian Lake.
Whether you are visiting for a romantic getaway, a photography trip with friends or a family holiday around Fuxian Lake, AURORA RESORT offers a warm retreat in Xiaowan Village. Discover the landscapes of Chengjiang and Yuxi, then return to a quiet moment between the mountains, the lake and the pages of a book.
"Facilities: There is a dedicated parking lot, and there are many local specialties around. You can also order takeout.
Hygiene: The room is clean and odorless.
Environment: The overall style of the hotel is very artistic, and you can see many details of the design. It has a taste of southern France. Green plants and flowers are all over the hotel. The observation deck has a great view of the lake. The lobby is also a cafe and restaurant. It is fully open. You can sit on the grass outside the lobby to drink coffee, sunbathe, and be in a daze. You can stay for a whole afternoon.
Service: The whole service is very considerate and thoughtful, very humane. Breakfast is specially prepared for children. Small portions are enthusiastically helped to carry luggage during check-in and check-out. It is a particularly satisfactory stay experience. I have recommended it to my friends. I will choose to stay next time I come to Fuxian Lake!"