Immerse yourself in the charm of Yangcheng and discover the elegant delights of Jiangnan

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Craft works with ingenuity, embrace the artistic charm of Jiangnan

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Embrace the scenery of Yangcheng Lake, admire the charm of the peninsula, and savour the timeless allure of the crab hometown in Jiangnan

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Banyan Tree Yangcheng Lake

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Suzhou, China

SERENITY AND SPLENDOUR ON THE TRANQUIL SHORES OF YANGCHENG LAKE


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Nourishing by delicately balanced ecological environment of well-known Yangcheng Lake, Banyan Tree Yangcheng Lake provides a romantic and tranquil ambience for guests to experience the exclusive Banyan hospitalities.

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2.5 km | 5 min drive
Designed by famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, Yangcheng Lake Tourist Transportation Center has been awarded The Prix Versailles and voted as one of “the world’s most beautiful passenger stations”. 

Yangcheng Lake Tourist Transportation Center

26 km | 35 min drive
Dedicated to the illustrious "imperial kiln gold bricks,” the museum offers a window into the grandeur and prosperity of the ancient Imperial Kiln Village.

Suzhou Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick

3.8 km | 7 min drive
Situated north of Xiangcheng and adjacent to Yangcheng Lake, Huangluo Zen Temple is hugged by the tranquil waters of Guanjing River from behind. The temple boasts elegant corridors and charming waterside pavilions, the intricate carvings on the beams and ceilings showcase the temple's imperial grandeur, epitomizing northern architectural design in the Yangtze River Delta.

Huangluo Zen Temple

9.3 km | 16 min drive
Immerse yourself in a captivating light show at the museum, where you may drift into the enchanting world of Yangcheng Lake through the multi-media installation, and experience the entire process of crab farming. Find out the stages in the hairy crab’s growth and Yangcheng Lake’s long history of crab farming.

Suzhou Hairy Crab Culture Museum 

10 km | 18 min drive
The site, originally the Xiaojing Granary, has been redesigned into three main areas: the Art+ Zone, the Old Granary Zone, and the Leisure Zone. The place offers opportunities to experience traditional handcrafts, explore intangible cultural heritages, view themed exhibitions, and purchase folk art items.

1971 Warehouse 

29.4 km | 45 min drive
The Humble Administrator’s Garden, founded in 1513 by former imperial censor Wang Xianchen, highlights the beauty of nature. It is a representation of the traditional Jiangnan style and the pinnacle of traditional Chinese garden design.

Humble Administrator’s Garden 

30 km | 45 min drive
Named for its myriad of stone peaks resembling lions, the Lion Grove Garden is one of Suzhou’s four great gardens, a 4A Tourist Attraction of China, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Showcasing classical Chinese garden techniques and Buddhist philosophy with modern Western influences and the ancestral temple of the Bei family, it is a place of Zen tranquility and garden beauty.

Lion Grove Garden 

31.7 km | 41 min drive
Also known as Haiyong Mountain, Tiger Hill features the Tiger Hill Pagoda, part of the Grand Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its history dates back to the Eastern Jin dynasty, with villas and temples that showcase the integration of natural and architectural beauty. A “Mountain Hiding Within a Temple”, the hill's serene landscapes and historic relics make it a beloved cultural landmark in Suzhou.

Tiger Hill

35.8 km | 51 min drive
The Master of Nets Garden, a classic representation of Suzhou’s medium-sized residential garden, dates back to the Southern Song dynasty. Originally the site of a Song dynasty literati Song Zhengshi’s residence, it was reconstructed during the Qing dynasty. The garden exemplifies the harmonious blend of living quarters and landscaped beauty, with intricate layouts that reflect traditional Chinese aesthetics.

Master of Nets Garden 

36.1 km | 47 min drive
Hanshan Temple, one of the ten most famous temples of China, was built in the Tang dynasty by Buddhist masters Hanshan and Xiqian. Despite being destroyed by fire several times over the centuries, it still houses a wealth of historical artifacts today, including stone inscriptions and carvings by famous Chinese poets and scholars.

Hanshan Temple

17.8 km | 28 min drive
Nestled by the picturesque Yangcheng Lake, Suzhou Village is the first luxury outlet shopping village in China by the Bicester Village Shopping Collection. Inspired by Marco Polo and the Silk Road, the Suzhou Village features over 180 boutique stores to offer an excellent shopping experience.

Bicester Village Shopping Collection Suzhou Village

30 km | 37 min drive
Suzhou Center is a multifunctional complex that integrates office spaces, hotels, commercial areas, apartments, and cultural and entertainment facilities. It is the largest and most versatile urban development project in Suzhou. It is the home to China's highest sky garden and infinity pool, Gate of the Orient.

Suzhou Center

29.4 km | 45 min drive
A national first-class museum, Suzhou Museum is the epicenter of culture, research, and exhibition. It houses over 40,000 artifacts, including archaeological finds, Ming and Qing dynasty paintings, and handicrafts. The museum complex includes the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom’s Prince Zhong’s Residence, a key cultural relic of China.

Suzhou Museum

28.5km | 42 min drive
Pingjiang Road, a historic street running along the canal, retains Suzhou’s ancient city layout from the Tang and Song dynasties. Known to represent the rich tapestry of Suzhou, it offers a glimpse into the city’s past with its well-preserved architecture and atmosphere.

Pingjiang Road

31.4 km | 42 min drive
Dubbed “Suzhou’s Most Famous Street,” Shantang Street encapsulates the essence of traditional Suzhou. It showcases the rich historical and cultural heritage, typical water town scenery, and vibrant local customs, making it a popular destination for experiencing the authentic charm of Suzhou.

Seven-mile-long Shantang

82 km |75 min drive
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is the main airport within the Yangtze River Delta region.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA）

51 km |59 min drive
Wuxi Shuofang Airport  is the nearest airport to our hotel.

Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX)

141.2 km | 120 min drive
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the main airport within the Yangtze River Delta region.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

20 km | 26 min drive
Suzhoubei Railway Station is an important transportation hub in the entire Suzhou area.

Suzhoubei Railway station

17 km | 32 min drive
Suzhou Industrial Park Railway Station is one of the important transportation hubs in Suzhou, and the Shanghai Nanjing Intercity Railway passes through this station

Suzhou Industrial Park Railway Station

34 km | 39 min drive
Suzhou New District Railway Station is an intermediate station on the Shanghai Nanjing Intercity Railway

Suzhou New District Railway Station

30 km | 42 min drive
Suzhou Railway Station is adjacent to Suzhou North Square Bus Terminal