Four centuries of Jiangnan history behind your own courtyard door, in the water town of Tongli
Water has always shaped the life and culture of Tongli. Pale green canals thread between centuries-old houses. Stone bridges join lanes and miniature gardens landscaped in Suzhou classical style. And just moments away from the waterways of Tongli Ancient Town is Fuguan Governor’s Residence Tongli. Once the home of Chen Wangdao, a noble, fair-minded Imperial Censor during the Ming Dynasty, this courtyard mansion is now a meticulously restored modern Ming Sojourn. A boutique heritage retreat, where contemporary comforts and a heartfelt, personalised service make you feel completely at peace with the world.
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Under black-tiled roofs, past Suzhou-style classical gardens, latticed windows cast dappled shadows across stone floors. And winding covered corridors reveal glimpses of rustling bamboo framed against the sky. Whichever room or suite you choose, each comes with its own light-filled courtyard garden. Inside, aged timber panels and graceful furnishings in soft, muted tones sit alongside contemporary artworks and ancient motifs created with traditional Chinese brushwork. Dream the day away in the freestanding bath. And if you plump for the Luxury Courtyard Suite, utter bliss awaits with a hidden away hot spring pool and tatami tea lounge, just for you.
Keep up with your fitness routine in the hotel’s Vitality Wellness Gym. And nourish the mind as well as body with seasonal Suzhou cuisine in the Songhelou Fine Dining Restaurant. Watch a live paper cutting demonstration conjure up your silhouette. Explore Tongli’s deeply layered heritage - from the UNESCO-listed Retreat & Reflection Garden to its must-see cultural treasures. Or experience the art of culinary storytelling inspired by the Legend of the Pearl Pagoda, set to sanxian and pipa music during a Suzhou Pingtan performance. Then, venture out into Tongli as gondolas glide along canals and under iconic bridges as Wu folk ballads fill the air. And set within the Pearl Pagoda, follow lantern-lit alleyways to the Ming Dynasty Censor’s classical garden for a truly immersive spectacle.
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Under black-tiled roofs, past Suzhou-style classical gardens, latticed windows cast dappled shadows across stone floors. And winding covered corridors reveal glimpses of rustling bamboo framed against the sky. Whichever room or suite you choose, each comes with its own light-filled courtyard garden. Inside, aged timber panels and graceful furnishings in soft, muted tones sit alongside contemporary artworks and ancient motifs created with traditional Chinese brushwork. Dream the day away in the freestanding bath. And if you plump for the Luxury Courtyard Suite, utter bliss awaits with a hidden away hot spring pool and tatami tea lounge, just for you.
Keep up with your fitness routine in the hotel’s Vitality Wellness Gym. And nourish the mind as well as body with seasonal Suzhou cuisine in the Songhelou Fine Dining Restaurant. Watch a live paper cutting demonstration conjure up your silhouette. Explore Tongli’s deeply layered heritage - from the UNESCO-listed Retreat & Reflection Garden to its must-see cultural treasures. Or experience the art of culinary storytelling inspired by the Legend of the Pearl Pagoda, set to sanxian and pipa music during a Suzhou Pingtan performance. Then, venture out into Tongli as gondolas glide along canals and under iconic bridges as Wu folk ballads fill the air. And set within the Pearl Pagoda, follow lantern-lit alleyways to the Ming Dynasty Censor’s classical garden for a truly immersive spectacle.
