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Discover a hidden gem by the beautiful Yinshan Lake in Suzhou! This hotel boasts panoramic lake views from its stylish rooms, including luxurious suites and family lofts. Unwind at the infinity pool, indulge in spa treatments, or let the kids have fun at the playground. The dining area offers stunning lakeside views, making every meal special. With convenient metro access, it's perfect for both leisure escapes and business trips. A true blend of nature and luxury!
This hotel is a hidden gem in the city! With its traditional eaves and central water features, it offers stunning garden views all year round—cherry blossoms in spring, lotuses in summer, osmanthus in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter. Perfectly located, it’s just a 5-minute walk to Wujiang Park and a 20-minute drive to Tongli Ancient Town, with easy access to Shanghai and Hangzhou. Food lovers will adore their Jiangnan Canal Banquet and seasonal feasts, while the Suzhou-style rooms and top-notch meeting facilities make it ideal for both family trips and business stays.
Nestled in a millennium-old water town, this boutique hotel is a masterpiece of Suzhou-style gardens. With its elegant architecture and serene ambiance, you’ll feel like stepping back in time. Perfect for family trips—kids will love the play area and home theater. Couples? The river-view rooms with bathtubs and premium sound systems are pure romance. Enjoy tea ceremonies, board games, or savor local delicacies in the garden. Whether you’re with family or friends, this place offers a slice of Jiangnan paradise.
This hotel is perfectly located right next to the subway station, making it super convenient to get around. The design blends traditional Jiangnan water town elements with modern comforts, creating a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere. Rooms feature smart control systems and complimentary beverages, plus there's a fitness center and laundry room for your convenience. Traveling with kids? No problem! The children's play area and family-friendly amenities will keep them entertained. Nearby, you'll find Longhu Tianjie and Wanda Plaza for shopping and dining. Popular attractions like Zhuozheng Garden and Pingjiang Road are just a 25-minute drive away. Ideal for both business and leisure travelers!
Tucked away in the heart of Tongli Ancient Town, this boutique B&B wows guests with its private garden and Instagram-worthy minimalist luxe design. Just 20 steps from Jiayin Hall, it’s a perfect spot to capture the stunning night view of Jiuyan Bridge! Rooms blend classic Jiangnan aesthetics with contemporary art, while amenities like tea lounge and BBQ area make it ideal for gatherings. Pet-friendly policies and a kids’ play zone cater to all family members. With super-friendly staff and delicious breakfasts, your Tongli tale starts here!
Tucked away in the ancient town of Tongli, this Suzhou-style boutique hotel is a hidden gem! Steps away from iconic Tailai Bridge and Tuisi Garden, you'll immerse in watery town charm. Rooms blend minimalist luxury with modern comforts, plus a spa for ultimate relaxation. Pet-friendly with family amenities and mahjong room, it's perfect for all travelers. Don't miss the breathtaking Nine-Eyes Bridge night views – insta-worthy! With warm hospitality and great value, your Jiangnan cultural escape starts here.
Tucked away in Tongli Ancient Town, this boutique inn is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. With its waterside location and Chinese-style garden courtyard, every corner exudes oriental charm. Most rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning river views, and some even come with a balcony tea room—perfect for sipping tea while soaking in the scenery. The inn also boasts a chain coffee bar and a Zen tea room, ideal for relaxation. Black walnut furniture adds a touch of elegance, while central air conditioning ensures comfort. Its prime location near Tuisi Garden and the ancient town center makes it incredibly convenient!
Nestled just 3 minutes walk from Tongli's 5A ancient town, this gem blends millennial heritage with sunset views. Families adore the kid-friendly zone and laundry facilities, while business travelers thrive in meeting rooms with tea lounge. Unwind at the stress-relief pavilion or alfresco terrace with Jiangnan vistas. Rated 4.9/5 for its robot-assisted service and smart amenities, it's your perfect base to explore UNESCO sites by day and lantern-lit canals by night.
Nestled in the heart of Tongli Ancient Town, this pet-friendly inn blends the charm of Jiangnan water towns with modern comfort. Just a 3-minute walk to Tuisi Garden, and you can enjoy the Jiuyan Bridge night view—perfect for a romantic getaway! The inn inherits the style of Dongdi Garden, with every room showcasing meticulous landscape design. Enjoy family movie nights or board games, ideal for families or traveling with pets. The welcoming host and thoughtful services, including airport transfers, ensure a hassle-free stay.
Everything you need to know about Gengle Hall
Qin Yuan Xuan • Suzhou Courtyard Inn features "Ting Song Pavilion" rooms with direct views of Gengle Hall's eastern latticed windows and rock formations. Opening the floor-to-ceiling windows reveals a serene pond reflecting tiled eaves, creating a living scroll that changes with seasons—cherry blossoms drift in spring, while maple leaves glow in autumn. Each room includes a private courtyard with an outdoor tea terrace, meticulously maintained by resident gardeners.
Guests may book exclusive photography sessions to capture the interplay of light and shadow between the hall and the room—ideal for capturing traditional Chinese aesthetic moments.
Lan Ting Yi She is the only local inn partnered with Gengle Hall, offering "Gengle Hall Talks" led by certified intangible cultural heritage masters. Daily afternoon sessions explore the hall’s architectural details, inscribed plaques, and Ming Dynasty literary circles. Guides lead guests through winding paths, decoding symbolism behind every carved motif.
The inn also hosts "Handcrafted Ink & Brush Workshops," where visitors can use original woodblock prints from Gengle Hall to create personal keepsakes. All events are limited to 12 guests per session—reserve via HopeGoo to secure your spot.
Jiu Xiang Ji • Su Mansion was once a Qing Dynasty salt merchant’s private villa, just 500 meters from Gengle Hall. The original three-part courtyard layout remains intact, with beams still bearing century-old calligraphy and painted murals. Rooms blend Ming-style furniture with modern comfort, and bedside tables feature vintage photographs and handwritten poetry copies from Gengle Hall.
Monthly "Recreating the Past" evenings include guqin performances in the garden and traditional couplet games, evoking the lifestyle of old-time scholars. Guests receive a limited-edition copy of "Chronicles of Gengle Hall," containing rare historical anecdotes and unpublished blueprints.
Zhen Quan Ju offers a "Morning Garden Ritual" program exclusively for guests, including early access to Gengle Hall before public opening hours. Participants join a traditional garden cleaning ceremony—trimming plum branches, sweeping stone paths, and preparing incense for ancestral rites.
This ritual aligns with seasonal festivals like Qingming, allowing guests to engage in age-old customs such as willow twig placement. Complimentary access to the hotel’s private study enables handwriting practice using original calligraphy samples from the hall.
Book through HopeGoo to receive a custom lantern and a guided dawn walk along the ancient canal.
Ting Yu Lou Boutique Inn features a secluded courtyard tea pavilion accessible only to guests, designed in the style of a classical scholar’s retreat. The space overlooks a miniature rock garden mirroring Gengle Hall’s own layout, with seasonal tea sets curated from local artisans.
Daily tea ceremonies are hosted by trained tea masters who explain the history of each variety—such as Longjing from nearby mountains or aged pu’er from Yunnan. Guests may also participate in "Tea & Calligraphy" sessions, where they write poems on rice paper using ink made from Gengle Hall’s preserved stones.
Reserve via HopeGoo for complimentary access to the night-lit garden tour.
Yun Jian Ju stands out with its "Garden Dialogue" program—a curated series of evening gatherings where guests converse with local historians and poets about Gengle Hall’s legacy. The hotel’s central courtyard features a replica of the hall’s main pavilion, complete with original lattice patterns.
Each guest receives a personalized "Cultural Journey Journal," documenting their visits, sketches, and reflections. The hotel also partners with nearby artisans to offer workshops in silk embroidery, brush painting, and bamboo carving—skills once practiced within the halls themselves.
Exclusive HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks access to a hidden garden gallery displaying rare manuscripts and antique tools used in garden construction.
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