Dream Island • Huo Mountain is a resort hotel that has grown from the red land, embodying the aesthetics of life, local culture, art, and architectural design. It is also a time vessel, the result of 12 years of dedication by its architect and owner, Baxun.
Dream Island began in 2020 as a small-scale hotel next to the Erhai Lake, with just 7 rooms. In 2021, Dream Island • Huo Mountain briefly emerged with 9 rooms. After four years of reconstruction, it has now evolved into a vacation paradise rooted in the soul of the land, offering 23 rooms.
This is not a cold, luxurious space, but rather an experiment in cultural awakening, artistic appreciation, and life healing.
"Love everything about this hotel,from the peacefulness the moment I arrived, to the welcome tea and snacks, all the way to the room itself. The view was absolutely spectacular. Every corner of the hotel feels thoughtful and detailed; you can truly feel the amount of effort and care the owner and architect poured into this space.
I first discovered Muxi Huoshan through Tatler, where they mentioned the owner took 12 years to build it — and now I completely understand why. Although the price is considered high by China standards, I honestly think it’s worth every bit of it.
The weather during my stay was amazing too — clear blue skies in the day and a sky full of stars at night.
The only downside would probably be the food. It was okay, but for the price point, I do hope it improves in the future. The hotel is also still expanding, with the spa, gym, and museum currently under construction and expected to be completed in about 3 years. But even so, I loved being able to visit the museum while it’s still in progress.
Loved every bit of this stay. Will definitely be back 🤍"