SongMoon Homestay and Bookhouse
Nestled on the shores of Lugu Lake, YID’s SongMoon Homestay and Bookhouse embodies a harmonious blend of local materials and cultural reverence, creating a serene retreat that connects guests to nature.
On the tranquil shores of Yunnan’s Lugu Lake, a retreat named SongMoon has quietly taken shape. Designed by architect Yi Ping (Founder of YID), the project grows naturally from the mountainside: a bookhouse perched atop the hill with stone as its foundation and timber as its frame, where wide windows draw in clouds, pines, and lake views; a homestay rooted at the mountain’s foot, echoing the architectural traditions of the Mosuo culture and blending seamlessly with the landscape.
Built with stone sourced from the mountain, reclaimed timber, and roofs covered in cypress bark, the project reflects a wisdom born from place—rugged yet resilient. It is not an imposition on nature, but a humble response, dissolving the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Guests find themselves sheltered yet still immersed in the landscape. With light, shadow, and local materials, architect Yi Ping aspires to create not just a place to stay, but a spiritual sanctuary. SongMoon is more than accommodation—it is a journey of healing in communion with nature.
Design: YID
Photography: Liang Jiajian Space
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