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6pm

A trip to Deqing won’t be complete without an overnight stay in Mogan Mountain. Inspired by the success of some posh resorts like Naked Retreats and French country-style Le Passage Mohkan Shan, boutique hotels and idyllic hostels have sprouted up, ensuring plenty of hotel options for all types of travelers. Tucked halfway up the mountain in Houwu Village, Howoo Life Resort comprises five secluded villas connected by cobblestone tracks paved by owner Captain Wang. The fabric art professor who teaches at China Academy of Art renovated the rustic houses into earthy dwellings, using local soil to create mud-walled structures.

The low-carbon, nonradiative material helps absorb light and sound and improves ventilation. The artful design lets in abundant sunshine in a discreet way, and helps the villas seamlessly blend into the surroundings. Looking from outside, it’s hard to believe that inside these seemingly shabby houses are a totally different world ­— a reclusive life, as Wang puts it. Howoo Life includes 22 rooms and a spa in the bamboo. A swimming pool and hot springs are under construction. (www.howoolife.com)

8pm

Nightlife at the mountain largely depends on where you stay. Travelers can grab a nightcap of fine wine at hotels with their own cellars. In Houwu Village, go watch an outdoor movie at Howoo Life Resort, or sit at a barbecue party at No. 73 Lodge.

8am

Breathe in some fresh air and continue loitering around the mountain. This time, work up a good sweat with some outdoor activities. Cycling is a popular way to explore Mogan Mountain, and professional climbers frequently come for some adventures. Rafting is also a nice option for some summer chill.

12 noon

Share a bicycle-themed restaurant that fuses local ingredients. After lunch, take time to check out the Gengcun Village Cultural Fair Zone, where the restaurant lies. Rebuilt from a deserted cocoon factory, it is now a destination for dining and entertaining. Time your stay so you don’t miss the freshly baked bread at Baking Bread. It sells out quickly. Have a cup of local black tea at Cocoon Café. If you’re there on a weekend, check the farmer’s fair for fresh produce and handmade crafts by the locals.

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