The first Banyan Tree resort in Guangdong has settled in Dongguan Songshan Lake, and the design is stunning

Dongguan Songshan Lake is a place of serene beauty, with an 8 square kilometer water area, 42 kilometers of lakeside roads, a green coverage rate of over 60%, beautiful natural scenery, and an excellent ecological environment. It is an ideal destination for leisure and vacation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. "Enter Banyan Tree, then roam in fairyland." It is no coincidence that the first Banyan Tree hotel in Guangdong Province is located at Dongguan Songshan Lake; the two are a match made in heaven in terms of travel and lifestyle philosophy. The first trip of spring, a green outing to Dongguan Songshan Lake, includes a visit to the newly opened Banyan Tree Songshan Lake. The hotel is situated at the junction of the Lingnan oasis and the lake, adjacent to Songshan Lake, with distant green mountains and hills, capturing the charm of ancient villages, and constructing a corner of an oriental-inspired garden in the dialogue between man and nature. The main building is built around an inner lake, dotted with various plants, allowing the indoor space to enjoy the view of mountains and greenery. The overall design of Banyan Tree Songshan Lake deeply explores the essence of local culture, integrating natural elements such as mountains, water, and wood with traditional cultural symbols into the space, creating colorful and dynamic Chinese totems. At the same time, it adheres to the romantic genes of the Banyan Tree brand and emerges at this cutting-edge location where technology, history, culture, and ecological nature blend. Banyan Tree Songshan Lake's design draws heavily from local classic architectural elements, including the essence of the water town from Dongguan Keyuan, one of the "Four Famous Gardens of Lingnan," and the Chashan Nanshe ancient village. It extensively uses traditional building materials such as wooden porches, red sandstone, and blue bricks, and deeply integrates the brand's travel and residence philosophy, creating this contemporary Lingnan-inspired garden that carries the culture of Dongguan's past. Entering the hotel lobby is like embarking on a vacation aesthetic journey, where the space's simple tranquility and contemporary leisurely resort style envelop guests, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in its unique scenes and philosophies. Songshan Lake Banyan Tree has a total of 141 rooms and suites and 18 luxury villas. The room layout is reasonable, the design is understated and elegant, the style is warm and comfortable, and the design style complements the overall hotel. Each room's balcony is equipped with a large soaking pool, where guests can enjoy a comfortable mineral bath at night while admiring the mountain and lake scenery, a rare experience of relaxation for body and mind. The luxury villas cleverly incorporate elements of Chinese courtyards, creating an elegant and tranquil living space. The overall tone is luxurious and elegant, with a strong sense of vacation. Staying in a lake-view two-bedroom villa or a four-bedroom villa comes with a private dock and a splash pool, allowing guests to fully enjoy a secluded travel space. For friends who like photography and sharing, there are many Instagram-worthy spots at Songshan Lake Banyan Tree. My top recommendation is the "Daily Courtyard," where stepping into this exquisitely constructed "Lingnan Red," the red sandstone and blue bricks, two traditional symbols, reflect each other, creating an intoxicating Lingnan cultural atmosphere. Another is the "White Cloud Courtyard," which features a rectangular water courtyard enclosed by red sandstone. Below is a red pool, above is a red skylight, and in the middle is a transplanted hydroponic banyan tree. The red space adorned with green banyan further showcases the deep integration of local cultural elements and Banyan Tree brand elements.