The top luxury garden hotel by Taihu Lake is called Han Yu Xiao Zhu

'Although man-made, it seems naturally formed' is the highest standard of garden design, and this hotel by Taihu Lake in Suzhou perfectly matches my ideal of garden design! Coming here is like coming to the Suzhou Museum, where you can appreciate the masterpieces of Suzhou masters. Suzhou embroidery, Jiangnan jade carving, Wu Men paintings and other masterpieces from Wu region can be seen here. The exquisite jade carvings, nut carvings, embroideries, etc., are so captivating that they seem to hook your soul in, leaving a lasting impression. Hotel Name: Suzhou Han Yu Xiao Zhu Hotel Features: A Suzhou-style garden hotel that is a feast for the eyes. Within the garden, there are countless scenic spots, including pavilions, waterside pavilions, winding corridors, and rockeries. Living in the hotel is like living in a Jiangnan ink painting. Address: No. 69, Huan Taihu Avenue, Taihu National Tourism Resort, Wuzhong District Travel Strategy: It is recommended to drive by yourself, which is convenient for visiting various attractions by Taihu Lake. The parking lot in the hotel is just right to see the whole scenery of Taihu Lake. If you are lucky, you can catch the sunset, and walking by the lake is really beautiful! Stepping into Han Yu Xiao Zhu, you can see the charm of Jiangnan everywhere. The elegant and ancient architectural design is like seeing a miniature of Suzhou garden on the shore of Taihu Lake. At the entrance of the lobby, a pool of clear water, a Luo Han pine, and a Taihu stone present the dynamic beauty of Jiangnan style. Outside the lobby is the vast Taihu Lake, with beautiful scenery, refreshing and pleasing to the eye. Entering the hotel gate, there will be a doorman to greet you. Under the guidance of the lady, you enter the room. Although there is no front desk, it feels like entering the Suzhou Museum. The housekeeper lady will serve you throughout your stay. Through the layers of rockeries, winding paths, and into the guest room, the ancient charm that hits your face instantly blows away the fatigue of travel. The hotel has a total of 50 rooms, distributed in 5 courtyards with unique ancient charm. I stayed in the 88m² suite on the second floor of Zhi Shan Yuan. As soon as I entered the room, I was filled with the gentle and simple temperament of Jiangnan. The room is very large, the layout is very simple and reasonable, the all-mahogany furniture and the light design with a strong sense of light aesthetics, is a perfect combination of East and West. The all-mahogany furniture does not give people the feeling of old-fashioned decoration, but makes people feel simple and elegant. The bathroom is equipped with double basins and an oval bathtub, a full set of Ferragamo toiletries, and you can feel the full sense of quality of the hotel. I like the hotel's Yi Cui Xuan Tea Room the most. Consistent with the hotel style, the content of the tea menu must have taken a lot of effort. Take a sip of tea, and there is a faint floral fragrance in the tea soup. Paired with layers of exquisite Suzhou-style desserts, sweet and soft, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth. In such a place, drinking tea and chatting with friends is extremely comfortable. A tea, a drink, enjoy the leisure. The restaurant is also a big highlight of the hotel. It was shortlisted for the 2022 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. The main dishes are one of the eight major cuisines of China, Su Bang dishes, which are most suitable for foodies like me to take pictures and check in~