Installation Log: Space Capsule Units at Benxi Guanshan Lake Wujielehuo Hot Spring Hotel

September 27

Benxi

Sunny

Installation Diary 5

Each city in Liaoning Province possesses its own distinct character. Today, we are proceeding to the client site in Benxi. Describing Benxi, one might say it is "small yet fully functional." As a compact mountain city, its rugged terrain spans just a few kilometers with significant elevation variations. Walking here is challenging — a one-kilometer stroll here equates to a three-kilometer hike elsewhere, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy walking for exercise. Remarkably, the air quality is exceptional, offering panoramic views of mountains, rivers, and lush vegetation. Retiring here would provide a tranquil life immersed in nature.

The renowned local lamb soup, with its clear broth and tender meat, is indescribable. After the meal, proceeding directly to the client's site left me deeply impressed. This place resembles an earthly paradise, where nature's beauty inspires awe at every turn. Having been confined to urban environments for so long, we had never experienced such a profound connection with nature. The mountains, clear waters, azure skies, and verdant forests create an atmosphere of serenity and ease, offering a liberating escape that captivates visitors. The space capsule homes are situated precisely here — perched atop rocky outcrops in perfect harmony with the surroundings. A brief stay here embodies the essence of "no worldly affairs to burden the mind, no trivial tasks to strain the body," epitomizing pure relaxation.

Had I brought a fishing rod, this would have been the place where I most wished to linger all day. I even envisioned myself casting lines here while my imagined lover basked on the balcony — sipping tea, breathing the oxygen-rich air, our gazes meeting in a harmonious tableau of contentment rarely found in life's hustle. Yet reality held no fishing rod, no stay in the mobile unit, nor that envisioned