Set against the changing landscape of Gala Village in Nyingchi, Xizang, the series follows the descendants of workers who return to Xizang to trace their roots. Along the way, young people from different ethnic groups support one another and work together, witnessing Nyingchi’s growth in tourism and culture while forging deeper bonds. Through their stories, the series highlights ethnic unity, shared progress, and the transformative changes taking place across the plateau.
Episode 1 - Ding Nian joins Nyingchi inn, seeks mom's roots
After clashing with her father over career choices, Ding Nian runs away to Nyingchi, her mother’s hometown. She starts working at a local inn, befriends the staff, and opens up about her quest to uncover her mother’s past, while her worried father secretly asks someone to find her.
Episode 2 - Ding Nian’s Tibetan Inn Adventures
Ding Nian joins Qianqian for mushroom picking, only to be mistaken for a rabbit by Suolang, who makes amends with a wild mushroom feast. She’s tasked with creating a hand-drawn inn menu, bonds with Zhuoma over city dreams, and a secret call teases her mom’s hidden story.
Episode 3 - New plans, mom search & couple reconciliation
In this charming village episode, a character sets up a portrait booth for guests, a young person turns to the village official for help finding their mom, and a bickering couple gets a local tip to catch sight of Namcha Barwa, filled with warm, heartfelt interactions.
Episode 4 - Inn Booms with Ding Nian's Art
Ding Nian finds inspiration in the village’s peach blossoms and connects with locals over a sacred tree, Nilanmu. His portrait for a wedding couple goes viral, filling the inn to capacity. The team plans Peach Blossom Festival promotions, cultural products using his art, and menu upgrades to capitalize on the sudden popularity.
Episode 5 - Ding Nian: Teaching Role & Family Visit
Ding Nian gets paid for her paintings, overcomes hesitation to teach local kids for the Peach Blossom Festival art competition, learns about Sister Ping's precious peach blossom wine tied to her missing husband, and visits Zhuoma's family to explore clues about her mom and the village's mudslide history.
Episode 6 - Fake Date Proposal & Mom's Clue Quest
Ding Nian is urged to fake date popular vlogger Suolang to boost village tourism. Meanwhile, she pursues clues about her mom, faces her grandpa's identity mix-up, and tries to access her aid-doctor dad's old records to uncover family secrets.
Episode 7 - Nian Clashes with Dad Over Tibet
Ding Nian digs into her parents' love story in Tibet and insists on staying, but her father strongly opposes it, sparking a fierce argument. Meanwhile, local Peach Blossom Festival promotions and traditional Kongpo Whistling Arrow activities add rich cultural vibes, with hidden family secrets lingering.
Episode 8 - White Lies, Dreams & Village Bonds
Ding Nian plays along with an Alzheimer's-stricken old chief's sweet mix-up, Duoji lands a probation at Taoyuan Mingju to chase his B&B dream, and Ding Nian stands firm on staying in Tibet, finding fulfillment in warm village life amid family concerns and close friendships.
Episode 9 - Live Stream Backlash & Family Clashes
In this episode, elders share past regrets and single-parenting hardships. The daughter reconsiders her attitude toward her dad, but their local-product live stream faces malicious claims that spark refund chaos, triggering a heated father-daughter clash as they seek the culprit.
Episode 10 - Suolang's Confession & Family Struggles
Suolang releases a sincere video taking full blame for the fake couple livestream stunt, apologizing to fans, buyers, and publicly confessing his true love to Ding Nian. Ding Nian is conflicted about responding, weighed down by worries over her adoptive father Ding Jianguo, who’s heartbroken and questioning his role after feeling rejected by her.
Episode 11 - Nian Learns Her Roots; Villagers Own Up
Ding Nian uncovers her heartbreaking birth family truth from her adoptive father, leading to a touching reconciliation. Villagers confront missteps behind the failed Peach Blossom Festival, while Luosang’s mother finally releases her long wait for her missing husband, adding heartfelt emotional layers.
Episode 12 - Ding Nian Finds Purpose & Love
Ding Nian reconciles with her father, who supports her decision to stay in Tibet as an art teacher and illustrator, and approves her relationship with Suolang. Sister Ping entrusts her inn to a villager before moving to Beijing, while the pair shares their sincere feelings.