Chinese are enjoying a week-long National Holiday. CGTN anchor Jeff Moody has been living it up two hours north of Beijing, in Jackson Hole, China. Inspired by a Wild West-themed town in the US state of Wyoming, the 900-home town is a weekend idyll for Beijingers. Yesterday Jeff tried his hand at amateur dramatics and a wine-tasting competition, and joined the locals for a dinner party under the mountains. But in the morning, along with a few sore heads, Jeff discovered there's much more to this party paradise than just a weekend retreat.

It's the ultimate escape: from the city, from work, from stress. Jackson Hole China is a weekend haven for Beijingers to indulge in their fantasies, whether it be amateur dramatics, hosting dinner parties or just socialising with friends. Every Friday night, they flock from the city to enjoy good company, amidst the flowers, manicured lawns and breath-taking mountain views. It's a place that's built for indulgence.

And life doesn't come more indulgent than this. Meet Da Long. He's a Golden Retreiver, and all his canine friends are jealous, because Da Long has his own swimming pool. And from Friday to Monday, that's where you'll find him.

Da Long's life of luxury is all thanks to his owner, Ms Xu, whose decision to buy a weekend home in Jackson Hole changed her life forever – and Da Long's too.

MS. XU JACKSON HOLE RESIDENT "We always come here on the weekends, unless we travel elsewhere. My life has two parts, one part is in the city, another part is here. And my dog Da Long, which I must take here. The place is heaven for him. So as long as I have time on the weekends, I would take him here."

It's easy to see what entices people like Ms Xu to make that commute, week in, week out, to tend her garden and pick her fruit. Her house even has a surprise in the basement.

MS. XU JACKSON HOLE RESIDENT "There is a big change for me. I used to be very introverted and rarely talked to others. But since I have lived here, I have become more open to communicating, and making a lot of new friends, like the friends sitting here just now. We can spend time together in our old age. It is really good, and I feel very happy and lucky."

But happiness comes at a cost. When Jackson Hole was built, back in 2006, the first homes sold for up to 330 thousand dollars. Now, they're tripled in value. An investment certainly; but the people here are investing in themselves.

And falling in love with Jackson Hole is just what Mr. Hutu did, so much so that he lives here practically all year round. After a career in nuclear power, he spends his retirement creating a breath-taking garden, teaching the locals how to make pictures from dried leaves, and remembering his past adventures.

MR. HUTU PRESIDENT OF JACKSON HOLE FLOWER CLUB "My work used to be very rigorous as it is about nuclear power. I was wondering if I could live my own life after 40 years' hard work. I served the country, and I hope to realize my dreams when I retire. So I choose this place, where used to be barren fields, to stay away from the hustle and bustle of life, and pursue the hobbies hidden in my heart. So I want to live the life here like my work. I took my job as my hobby before, and I take my hobby as my work when I retire. That is how I did in the past few years. I enjoy certain reputation in Jackson Hole, and get on well with residents here."

Jackson Hole is a complete package for the retired.

Excellent health care, a community on the watch, friends, fun and a chance to truly relax. I've only spent a weekend here, but I know I'll return. Because as the residents have proved, a weekend in Jackson Hole soon leads to a lifetime. And what better way to lead your life than indulging in your passions, with good friends, good food and wine, as the sun sets on the mountains. Jeff Moody, in Jackson Hole, for CGTN.