Secret Lotus Pond Getaway in Jiangnan Summer

Tongli Wetland Escape Plan | Stay in a Stunning Hotel Amidst Moonlit Lotus Ponds💫
This summer, I encountered a magical moonlit lotus pond scene in Tongli Wetland, Suzhou, and stayed at several perfect-score hideaway hotels. Sharing these gems for those seeking cool retreats in Jiangnan's water towns!

🏡【Tongli Lake Hotel】
👉Highlights:
• Private wetland views with floor-to-ceiling windows facing a 100-acre lotus pond
• Chinese courtyard design, where starry lights illuminate the lotus pool at dusk
• 10-minute walk to Tongli Wetland Park's lotus-viewing boardwalk
📍Address: No.88 West Ring Road, Tongli Town, Wujiang District
✨Hidden perk: Book a lake-view room for complimentary Hanfu rental—posing in cheongsam on the zigzag bridge with lotus backdrop is pure poetry~

🛶【Yinlu Tongli Retreat】
👉Highlights:
• Wabi-sabi aesthetic space transformed from a century-old residence
• Each room has a private courtyard for morning lotus appreciation with birdsong
• Private kitchen serves lotus-themed banquets (must-try: chilled lotus seed soup)
📍Address: No.138 Mingqing Street, Tongli Town
💡TIP: Visit the backyard tea pavilion at dusk to capture lotuses and sunset reflections on glassy water

🌿【Blossom Hill·Lize Girls' School】
👉Highlights:
• Literary-themed hotel converted from a Republic-era girls' school
• Rooftop terrace overlooking the entire wetland
• Rooms feature lotus-scented aromatherapy and handmade lotus root powder souvenirs
📍Address: No.55 Dongxi Street, Tongli Town
📸Photospot: The library's spiral staircase framed by lotus fields outside creates cinematic perfection

🎋Summer Escape Itinerary:
Day1: Lotus viewing at Tongli Wetland Park → Paddleboat lotus picking → Night tour of Tuisi Garden
Day2: Listen to rain at Luoxing Islet → Savor lotus banquet → Visit Pearl Pagoda Scenic Garden
(Wear light-colored dresses—every pondside shot looks like an ink painting)

⚠️Notes:
• Best lotus viewing: June-August; ideal at dawn or after rain
• Wetland mosquitoes are plentiful—bring repellent and sun protection
• Some hotels require advance booking for lotus-picking experiences

This summer, immerse yourself in Tongli Wetland's lotus-embraced Jiangnan dreamscape~