Hangzhou Rose Garden Resort & Spa

Set in the once ancient capital of China, Hangzhou is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery, fine green tea, and lakeside temples. Nestled in pretty gardens, close to the Qiantang River and the famous Six Harmonies Pagoda, Hangzhou Rose Garden Resort & Spa is an intimate resort with just 50 well-proportioned rooms and one suite. With a restaurant and bar, an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts and a gym overlooking the gardens, this is a serene haven with the Wuyun Mountain as a magnificent backdrop.

Many of the rooms have decks to sit out on where you can wind down and admire the views of the mountain or the water garden. For the ultimate in space, opt for the suite with its two sitting rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. However, it is the garden that is the star of the show with three secret arbours in the midst of the trees that are ideal for a spot of meditation or a private rendezvous.

Start your sightseeing by visiting the nearby magnificent 10th-century Six Harmonies Pagoda and then onto the fourth-century Lingyin Si Buddhist temple. A cruise on the West Lake is a must, as is a visit to the He Cha Guan Tea House to taste LongJing or Dragon Well Tea for which Hangzhou is renowned. Back at Hangzhou Rose Garden Resort & Spa, sample the delicious local cuisine in the Jade Hall restaurant or enjoy Western cuisine in the British Bar.