[2025 Nanjing Restaurant] Travel guide for Bai Yun (updated Dec)

I also stayed in the top hotel in Nanjing Tours around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai｜Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo Park Come to the mountains to breathe oxygen on weekends It takes about an hour to drive from the city. Each room has a private bath There are eight public hot springs indoors and outdoors Easy to take photos And the Trip Moments sent by the hotel is also very online❗️👍 (Free five, optional ten-pack 💰398) Tips: ▪️If you drive there, remember to navigate to the Dongning Gate of the Garden Expo Park (instead of navigating directly to the Banyan Tree) ▪️Enter the park with the QR code of your reservation. If you want to leave the park during your stay, you can enter again with your room card. ▪️Banyan Tree Baiyun Chinese Restaurant tastes better than Mingyue Western Restaurant (personally, I think), no offset

This is an ideal romantic destination for couples and honeymooners, a perfect retreat for city dwellers seeking tranquility, and a paradise for hot spring enthusiasts. With its unique natural scenery, exquisite architectural design, and exceptional Banyan Tree brand service, it has become one of the most popular luxury hotels in East China and nationwide since its opening, making it a top choice for experiencing a "city utopia" lifestyle. 【Hotel Address】 Detailed Address: No. 9 Mengyue Road, Tangshan Street, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province (Inside Jiangsu Garden Expo Park) 【Room Types/Layout】 All hotel rooms feature private hot spring soaking pools, which is their biggest attraction. Room types are mainly distinguished by view and size, with clever layouts. Basic Room - Hot Spring Room: Even the basic rooms are very spacious (usually starting from 70 sqm), equipped with private hot spring soaking pools (using genuine Tangshan hot spring water), and have balconies or terraces. Views may include partial garden or mountain scenery. Special Room - Hot Spring Cliff View Room/Suite: The most popular room type. These rooms offer excellent front or side views, allowing unobstructed enjoyment of the mineral valley cliffs and Yun Pool scenery. Lying in the private hot spring soaking pool facing the rock layers formed over hundreds of millions of years provides an unparalleled experience. Top-tier Room - Banyan Tree Pool Villa: Designed for guests seeking ultimate privacy and space. Villas usually have separate living rooms, bedrooms, private pools, larger hot spring soaking pools, and private gardens, making them perfect for families or couples celebrating special occasions. Layout Features: The rooms have open layouts that seamlessly connect sleeping, leisure, and hot spring areas. Bathrooms are designed to enjoy the view, with large round bathtubs as focal points. The minibar is well-stocked, equipped with high-end coffee machines, and the bath amenities are Banyan Tree’s classic exclusive brand, exuding charming botanical fragrances. 【Transportation Guide】 1. Arriving at Nanjing Garden Expo Park: By Air: From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, the most convenient way is by taxi or ride-hailing service, taking about 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes. By High-speed Rail/Train: From Nanjing South Station or Nanjing Station, taking a taxi or ride-hailing service is best, about 40-50 minutes. By Car: Navigate to "Jiangsu Garden Expo Park," which has multiple parking lots. Hotel guests can usually park in designated lots and then contact the hotel to arrange a golf cart shuttle to the lobby. 2. Internal Park Transportation: Hotel Shuttle: After check-in, the hotel provides detailed maps and shuttle schedules. Guests can ride the hotel’s dedicated golf carts for free, traveling between the hotel lobby, main functional areas, and park shuttle points. Garden Expo Park Shuttle: The park has comprehensive sightseeing shuttle routes (usually requiring an additional ticket). Guests staying at Banyan Tree can use their room cards to ride some routes for free at designated stops, easily reaching attractions like "Su Yun Hui Valley" (Exhibition Garden of 13 Cities) and "Time Art Valley" (Main Exhibition Area). 【Check-in Procedures】 Required Documents: Valid ID documents for all guests are required at check-in (Chinese mainland residents use ID cards, foreigners use passports). Park Entry Pass: Booking a hotel room usually includes Garden Expo Park admission tickets. At the park entrance, inform staff you are a Banyan Tree guest and show your booking information to drive or walk to the hotel reception. At the hotel front desk, your park entry rights will be confirmed (usually linked to your room card, allowing unlimited park access during your stay). Check-in and Check-out Times: Standard check-in is after 3:00 PM, and check-out is before 12:00 noon the next day. 【Activities】 The hotel itself is a resort destination worth exploring deeply. Core Experience - Hot Springs: Private Hot Spring Pools: Each room’s private hot spring soaking pool is the highlight, with 24-hour access to natural Tangshan hot spring water. Public Hot Spring Area: The hotel has a public hot spring area called "Hot Spring Yun Pool," featuring multiple pools with different functions (e.g., massage pools, essential oil pools), usually requiring extra paid reservations to ensure privacy. Signature Pool: The hotel’s infinity pool is another highlight. Visually connected with the distant "Yun Pool" and cliffs, it creates a unique feeling of swimming in a mineral valley and is a perfect photo spot. Banyan Tree Spa: A must-try signature offering. The spa center is tranquil, providing various massages and treatments blending traditional Asian techniques, using natural herbal ingredients—an ultimate choice for relaxation. Fitness Facilities: The hotel also has a well-equipped gym facing the valley, making exercise enjoyable. Garden Expo Park Exploration: Guests enjoy the great benefit of leisurely touring the entire Garden Expo Park, including classic gardens, museums, a small train, and an underwater botanical garden. 【Dining Highlights】 The hotel features multiple restaurants and bars to satisfy different tastes. Baiyun Chinese Restaurant: Specialty/Atmosphere: Focuses on exquisite Huaiyang cuisine and local flavors, elegantly decorated with private rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer garden views during meals. Recommended Dishes: Jinling Salted Duck, Braised Yellow Croaker with Rice Cake, Signature Soup Dumplings, etc. Cost: Approximately 300-500 RMB per person. Mingyue All-day Dining: Specialty/Atmosphere: Offers international buffet breakfast and themed dinners. The breakfast variety is rich, key to starting a wonderful day. Bright and modern environment. Recommendation: Don’t miss the Nanjing specialty snack stalls at breakfast. Cost: Breakfast usually included in room rate; dinner buffet about 200-300 RMB per person. Lobby Lounge: Specialty/Atmosphere: Offers excellent cliff views, ideal for afternoon tea or evening drinks. The "Banyan Tree Signature Afternoon Tea" is very popular. Recommendation: Afternoon tea set for two, specialty cocktails. Cost: Afternoon tea sets about 300-400 RMB per set. 【Nearby Attractions】 Besides deeply experiencing the hotel and Garden Expo Park, there are many nearby places worth visiting. Inside Garden Expo Park (reachable by walking or shuttle): Su Yun Hui Valley: Showcases the essence of classic gardens from 13 Jiangsu cities, with scenic spots at every step, the park’s highlight. Time Art Valley: A cultural area transformed from an old cement factory, featuring Vanguard Bookstore, Coca-Cola Brand Museum, Comic Museum, full of industrial and artistic vibes. Yun Pool Dream Valley: The hotel’s area, including the underwater botanical garden and floating stone underground palace, especially magical at night. Small Train: Riding the vintage small train through the park offers a fun way to enjoy the scenery. Outside Garden Expo Park (requires driving): Tangshan Hot Spring Tourism Resort Area: Nearby well-known hot spring spots like Tangshan No.1 Hot Spring and Ziqing Lake Hot Spring. Yangshan Stele Material: Huge ancient stele relics, considered a miracle, not far from the hotel. Jinling Folding Fan Craft Factory: Learn about and experience the intangible cultural heritage of Jinling folding fan making. 【Average Cost】 Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo Park is positioned as a luxury hotel with relatively high prices, fluctuating by season, weekend/weekday, and room type. Weekdays (Sunday-Thursday): Basic Hot Spring Room: About 2000-2500 RMB per night Hot Spring Cliff View Room/Suite: About 3000-4500 RMB per night Pool Villa: Starting from about 5000 RMB per night Weekends/Holidays (Friday, Saturday, and public holidays): Prices generally increase by 30%-50% or more. Estimated per person: Based on double occupancy in a basic room, about 1000-2500 RMB per night (room only). Including dining, spa, and other expenses, the per person cost will be higher. 【Tips】 Plan Your Garden Expo Park Trip: The park is vast; it’s recommended to plan your desired attractions before arrival and use shuttles efficiently to avoid wasting time. Bring Swimwear: Swimwear is required for private hot springs, public hot springs, and pools. The hotel pool usually requires swim caps. Best Photo Times: Early morning and dusk are the best times to capture the hotel architecture and mineral valley light and shadow, with soft light and rich colors. Experience the Spa: Even if not staying overnight, you can book the Banyan Tree Spa, a great way to experience the hotel’s services. Family Friendly: The hotel provides children’s amenities and activities, and the Garden Expo Park has child-friendly play areas, but the overall hotel atmosphere leans toward quiet and adult-oriented. Special Occasions: For honeymoons or anniversary celebrations, inform the hotel in advance when booking; surprises like room decorations or small cakes may be arranged. A perfect and flawless trip to Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo Park awaits you in this secret mineral valley, where you will gain a unique luxury experience.

Banyan Tree Garden Expo Park Nanjing, Tangshan Street, Jiangning District, Nanjing Located in Tangshan Street, Jiangning District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, Banyan Tree Garden Expo Park Nanjing is deeply hidden in the abandoned mine valley of the Yunchi Dream Valley area in Garden Expo Park. This was once an abandoned limestone mine pit in Tangshan, but it has now transformed into a "mine valley secret realm" built along the cliff walls. Mist waterfalls cascade down the steep cliffs, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky mountains. The hotel blends seamlessly with nature, like a work of art growing out of the earth. Inspired by the "rebirth of the mine valley," the hotel transforms the abandoned limestone mine pit into a stunning visual art site. The steel-structured building is suspended above the mine valley, preserving the original vegetation to the greatest extent. The corridors use natural marble and glass curtain walls, making walking through them feel like floating on a mountaintop. The most breathtaking feature is the mist waterfall on the top floor, which, at dawn and dusk, refracts sunlight through the mist to create a rainbow, serving as a dynamic art exhibition exclusive to guests. There are 115 guest rooms and suites, all with a minimum area of 60 square meters, equipped with scenic balconies and private hot spring pools. The hotel introduces Tangshan hot springs certified by both Japan and Europe, rich in minerals! The guest room walls simulate rock layer textures, and custom furniture combines natural wood with rugged stone, showcasing luxury in every detail. The hotel features three distinctive restaurants: Mingyue All-Day Dining offers an international buffet breakfast and themed dinners, emphasizing local and fresh ingredients; Baiyun Chinese Restaurant specializes in exquisite Huaiyang cuisine and local flavors, with the chef skillfully using unique local ingredients to perfectly blend traditional Nanjing delicacies with modern culinary techniques.

Banyan Tree Nanjing at Nanjing Garden Expo Park BANYAN TREE NANJING As Jiangsu’s first Banyan Tree brand hotel, Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo Park is located in Tangshan Street, Jiangning District, Nanjing, adjacent to the Yunchi Dream Valley area of the Garden Expo Park. Originally an abandoned limestone quarry, it has been meticulously transformed into a cliff hotel built against a sheer rock face, directly facing the magnificent view of the Tangshan abandoned quarry. It is truly a naturally formed "mining valley secret realm," about a 40-minute drive from downtown. The most stunning feature is the hotel’s transformation of the quarry site! The architectural team did not deliberately cover up the quarry marks; instead, they incorporated the exposed cliff walls and rock textures into the design. The building terraces step down along the cliff, as if growing out of the mountain itself, neither damaging nature nor separate from it, but becoming part of it. The extensive use of floor-to-ceiling windows brings the mining valley, cliffs, and forest indoors, making the space seem to breathe with the shifting light and shadows. The hotel has a total of 115 rooms and suites, all equipped with scenic balconies and private hot spring pools, with standard rooms starting at 60 square meters. The rooms feature Tangshan hot spring water (certified by both Japan and Europe). The interior design uses mineral gray and natural wood tones as the main palette, combining simplicity with luxury. The three dining venues each have their own unique character! Mingyue All-Day Dining: offers global buffets and à la carte menus, with freshly baked bread in the morning, local organic vegetable salads, and Nanjing specialty salted duck all made fresh. Baiyun Chinese Restaurant: focuses on Huaiyang cuisine and innovative Jiangnan dishes, using seasonal Tangshan ingredients such as spring bamboo shoots stuffed with pufferfish and autumn crab meat lion’s head meatballs, paired with a rich cellar of aged wines. Cliff Valley Bar: a must-visit at sunset! Enjoy a tipsy moment watching the sunset dye the cliff red—romantic beyond words~

Oops! If you're planning a trip here, please accept this guide. 😁😁😁😁 Key points… - Forest environment: Surrounded by green plants, accompanied by black swans and koi, it comes with a "natural filter." - Private hot spring rooms: Balcony with private hot spring pool + floor-to-ceiling windows with a view, lie down to watch the clouds and soak in the hot spring ♨️ - Gourmet experience: Mingyue Restaurant offers a cloud-like breakfast/sunset banquet, and Baiyun Chinese Restaurant offers Huaiyang and Cantonese flavors. - Healing time: Indoor and outdoor green plant pools, Banyan Tree Spa, double relaxation for body and mind! 📸 Must-take photos ✅ Lobby spiral staircase (magazine cover feel) ✅ Guest room balcony hot spring pool (mist + distant mountain atmosphere) ✅ Garden boardwalk (aerial photography instantly creates a cinematic feel) 🚗 Nearby activities The Underwater Botanical Garden of the Garden Expo Park is within walking distance. Take a small train to visit the gardens of various provinces. A 2-day, 1-night weekend is super chill! Nanjing's forest secret is waiting for you to unlock it! ✨