Hemma
Nordic minimalist B&B. Clean geometries, lots of natural light, earthy tones. Owner-operated, personal, and genuinely warm. Not a resort — more like staying with design-savvy friends who happen to live at altitude.
Room 301 (沉靛) has the best large skylight for stargazing from bed — book it in winter for possible snow views on Hehuan Mountain
Why It Matters
Selected for the 2025 Michelin Guide. Ranked #1 in Ren'ai Township on Booking.com with a 9.7 score across 179 reviews. One of very few architect-designed guesthouses at this altitude in central Taiwan. The stargazing from the upper-floor rooms — especially 301 with its large skylight — is a genuine draw.
Hemma means 'home' in Swedish, and the owners take that literally. Opened in 2024, this Scandinavian-minimalist B&B sits at 1,960 meters elevation in the Qingjing Farm area of Renai Township, Nantou County — right on a forest trail bend where passing hikers sometimes stumble in by accident. The design, by MEI Architecture, is clean Nordic lines, curved arcs, and floor-to-ceiling glass that pulls in the mountain light. Nine rooms, all different, all quiet.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
101 萌橙 (Blossom Orange)
First-floor tree-view double with a distinctively tall bar counter beside the oversized picture window. Compact indoors, but the floor-to-ceiling glass makes it feel bigger. Good for two — not a room you'd share with kids.
1 extra-large double bed · 26.4 sqm
102 初秋 (Early Autumn)
First-floor garden room with the largest private outdoor space at Hemma — an enclosed 43 sqm private garden you basically have to yourself. L-shaped floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around a tree. Total indoor + outdoor space is 76 sqm. It's the best room for people who want to be outside.
2 single beds · 34 sqm
201 綠鬱 (Lush Green)
Second-floor mountain-view room with a balcony and a daybed window seat. Look right out to the Central Mountain Range. Up to 3 guests with a surcharge for the extra person — one of the only double rooms that allows a child upgrade.
1 extra-large double bed · 31 sqm
202 春漾 (Spring Ripple)
Second-floor twin room with an L-shaped wraparound balcony — great for morning yoga with mountain views on one side and trees on the other. Strict 2-person maximum with no exceptions.
2 single beds · 27 sqm
203+303 暖桔蒔光 (Warm Orange Glow)
The big family unit — three levels, three king beds, a private courtyard, a circular skylight on the top floor, and a private terrace. 6 guests max. Indoor space alone is 82 sqm, with another 79 sqm of outdoor space. The upper floor (303) is reached via an outdoor staircase. Best for families or groups who want their own villa-like footprint.
3 extra-large double beds · 82 sqm205 默墨 (Silent Ink)
Second-floor tree-view double with a notably large living room for a double, plus a private terrace. Darker, more contemplative feel than some of the sunnier mountain-view rooms. Good for a pair who want more space to spread out indoors.
1 extra-large double bed · 36 sqm301 沉靛 (Deep Indigo)
Top-floor mountain-view room with the best stargazing setup in the house — a large overhead skylight above the bed lets you watch the weather, the stars, and whatever season rolls in. Daybed, balcony, and mountain views round it out. Up to 3 guests with a fee. The most atmospheric room for night skies.
1 extra-large double bed · 31 sqm302 山嵐湛湛 (Mountain Mist)
Two-level (3F+4F) four-person room with a spiral staircase, L-shaped large balcony, and an expansive sun terrace. Mountain views throughout. Good setup for a family or two couples — the double and two singles are on separate levels.
1 extra-large double bed + 2 single beds · 50 sqm305 山居森語 (Forest Whispers)
The showstopper. Two-level (3F+4F) loft with dramatic high ceilings, a living room, dual bathrooms, and a curved arc terrace that looks and feels like a private outdoor theater. Tree views rather than mountain views, which is a more intimate, green vibe. 73 sqm indoors plus another 31 sqm of terrace.
2 extra-large double beds · 73 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the Qingjing area. Best season is October through April when migratory and wintering birds pass through. No on-site guides — self-directed from the garden or surrounding trails.
At 1,960m with minimal light pollution, the night sky here is exceptional. Room 301 (Deep Indigo) has a large overhead skylight purpose-built for stargazing from bed. Several rooms also have open terraces with unobstructed sky views. The hotel's parking lot is another good spot.
A multi-ethnic community integrating over 10 ethnic groups, mostly Yunnan-Myanmar veterans. The Yunnan-Myanmar Cultural Museum showcases cultural artifacts and historical photographs of the community.
Several hiking trails are accessible from the Qingjing area directly. Hehuan Mountain (3,422m) is about an hour away by bus from Qingjing — one of Taiwan's most accessible alpine peaks.
Hemma is a 10-minute walk from Green Green Grassland (青青草原), one of Qingjing's main draws. The grassland hosts a Mongolian horse-riding show and recreational horseback riding just 1km away.
Chunyang Village is a 30-minute drive from Hemma and has 1,200m-elevation mountain hot springs. Colorless, odorless sodium bicarbonate springs known for leaving skin very smooth. Not on-site — an excursion.
The Qingjing area is home to veterans from Yunnan Province who operate restaurants serving authentic Yunnan and ethnic minority cuisine — a genuinely unusual culinary pocket. Multiple options within walking or short driving distance.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Wireless internet available in all rooms throughout the property.
No fitness center on property.
Each room has an independent Mitsubishi Heavy Industries heating and cooling system — essential given the 1,960m altitude where temperatures can drop significantly year-round.
All rooms include a Wellway refrigerator stocked with complimentary drinks, mineral water, filter coffee packs, and locally sourced Taiwanese tea bags.
A neatly maintained garden around the property. Some rooms face directly onto it.
No swimming pool on property.
Front desk can hold baggage before check-in (4 PM) and after check-out (11 AM).
Daily room cleaning service included.
On-site free private parking available for guests.
No spa on property. Hot springs are available a 30-minute drive away at Chunyang Village.
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