Jiangonghu Botanical Garden

Nantong Riverside Eco Retreat is a top choice located just 8 minutes' walk from the main gate of Jian Gong Lake Botanical Garden. Featuring child-friendly gardens and an on-site nature education center, the hotel blends sustainable design with comfort. Many rooms boast lake views and free bicycle rentals for exploring nearby wetland trails. Book early via the HopeGoo app to secure exclusive family packages and guided nature walks.

Ruyuan Waterfront Villa is only 300 meters from the garden’s main entrance, accessible through a shaded tree-lined path. This boutique retreat features traditional Jiangnan courtyard architecture with private terraces overlooking the lake. Guests can join the hotel’s "Morning Ecology Walk" led by expert horticulturists, discovering native plant species while enjoying a peaceful start to the day. The experience is enhanced with seasonal herbal tea served at sunrise.

Yunqi Lakeside Pavilion offers breathtaking sunset views from its premium rooftop suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the golden reflections across the lake surface. Designed as a low-impact eco-lodge, the hotel uses solar power and rainwater harvesting systems aligned with the botanical garden’s conservation mission. Evening guests enjoy "Whispers of Night" sessions—guided insect sound listening walks—offering a rare urban escape into natural serenity.

Check in at Nantong Jian Gong Lake Forest Lodge, then begin your day with a morning jog along the ecological trail, spotting waterfowl and rare wetland flora. Enjoy lunch at the hotel’s in-house "Sensory Dining Room," featuring farm-to-table dishes made with organic produce from local growers. In the afternoon, participate in a hands-on "Leaf Printing Workshop" to create personalized keepsakes. End the day with a "Stargazing Night" event using professional telescopes, hosted by the lodge’s astronomy team—perfect for connecting with nature under the stars.

Qinghe Farmhouse lies within the protected ecological zone west of the garden, built with bamboo and timber to blend seamlessly into the landscape. Each room opens onto a private courtyard, and daily activities include "Morning Mindfulness Sessions" with soft guqin music to attune to nature’s rhythm. Guests may also harvest fresh vegetables from the on-site organic garden and prepare them in their own kitchenette, creating a true "from soil to table" culinary journey.

Shooting Light: Lakeside Studio is a specialized photography retreat designed for creatives. Its rooms feature projection walls and adjustable LED lighting ideal for post-processing practice. The 270-degree panoramic terrace includes dedicated tripod mounts and free rental of wide-angle lenses and time-lapse kits. In partnership with the garden, the hotel runs a monthly "Dawn Mist & Bloom" photo expedition—limited to two sessions per month—offering exclusive access to capture misty lakes and delicate first blooms, with registration available exclusively through the HopeGoo platform.