A hidden Lingnan retreat in the heart of the city for a staycation!

I discovered this "Lingnan Garden Hotel Complex" tucked away in the bustling city🌿
Perfect for a relaxing summer getaway without the crowds—stroll around, listen to flowing water, and enjoy a weekend family escape for two days and one night.
This ultra-detailed guide is a must-save!👇
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Step into the Marriott Hotel lobby and instantly be surrounded by the Lingnan aesthetic of "courtyards in the clouds, scenery in the courtyards."
White walls and black tiles blend with colorful glass and wood carvings for a modern Lingnan vibe, while the open layout brings the central courtyard's water features and greenery indoors.
During check-in, you might even meet the lobby lounge's 🦜parrot celebrity!
Guest rooms feature jade-toned decor with Lingnan wood carvings, and even the bathrooms hide Cantonese design elements.
The highlight? The all-you-can-eat buffet at [Gong Kitchen] on the 1st floor of the North Tower—
featuring crayfish, Leshan barbecue, spicy chicken skewers, and refreshing winter melon soup.
✅[Squirrel Paradise] and Kids' Club (free for guests!)
✅Just 100m walk to [Guangzhou Children's Park] with 20+ play zones
✅[Lingnan Art Tour]—from the 3-meter-tall wood carving "Eight Scenes of Yangcheng" at the East Lobby to the metal-woven masterpiece "Pearl River Cantonese Rhyme," every artwork hides Cantonese cultural codes.
✅[Garden Nine-Square]—collect poetic Lingnan landscapes like the "One Pond, Three Hills" of Jade Mountain Garden, the "Koi Ink Pond" of Inkstone Garden, and the "Winding Stream Poetry" of Ink Wash Garden.
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🚗Nearby Gems｜Explore Baiyun within 3km
• Walk 500m to [Urban Planning Exhibition Center] for a 4D Guangzhou experience.
• Take a 3km taxi ride to [Baiyun Mountain] and hop on the cable car to Mingchun Valley.
• Two subway stops to [Baiyun New Town] for shopping at CapitaLand Mall.
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📍Hotel Complex: Guangzhou Baiyun Yuexiu Marriott Complex (opposite Exit B of Baiyun Cultural Square Metro Station)