[2024 Dongguan Stay] Travel Guide for Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake (Updated Dec)

It's really in Dongguan!!! Not Thailand❗️❗️A hidden gem that not many people know about🤫🤫 I was bombarded with questions when I posted it on my WeChat Moments🙉🙉People thought I was on vacation abroad. It was worth the 1-hour drive🔥 A 3,000 sqm Balinese-style garden, an 800 sqm lawn, Southeast Asian-style beach pool, and nearly 100 photo spots. I was stunned by the beauty👍💯💯💯💯 ✅A 600 sqm indoor banquet hall with floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides. The environment is high-end and comfortable, and the lighting is superb. ✅There is also a simple and elegant backyard garden. It's so chill~ ✅The manor is designed with a separate entrance and courtyard, offering great privacy. ✅The multifunctional banquet and event venue is really to my liking!! 🔥.. Suitable for weddings⭐️business banquets⭐️fashion shows⭐️cocktail parties⭐️team building year-end parties⭐️themed birthday parties, etc. A one-stop place for dining and entertainment✌✌✌✌ Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake

On the eve of the National Day Golden Week, I drove to Dongguan Songshan Lake again after half a year, and visited this real-life painting of mountains and rivers, people and water, and city and water, and became a "Songhu person" for two days. When I stayed in Songshan Lake, I still chose Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake. In the spring of this year, shortly after the opening of Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake, I took the lead in experiencing the excellent charm of the perfect combination of art and architectural aesthetics of this Banyan Tree hotel. This time, half a year later, I revisited Songshan Lake Banyan Tree. The reunion was like the first sight, and I felt more familiar and familiar. At the same time, I felt that she added a bit of maturity and elegance. As the first Banyan Tree in Guangdong Province, Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake Hotel also adheres to the romantic genes of the Banyan Group's "place of refuge", located in the hinterland of Lingnan, embedded in the green hills and green lakes, enjoying the tranquility and indifference of the lakeside, and creating a fascinating vacation time from the inside out. It is said that the highest state of a resort hotel is "the hotel is the destination". Undoubtedly, Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake Hotel has done it. Since the last encounter with it, what has been lingering in my heart is like this "light and shadow dream", which is unforgettable and has become my destination for revisiting. The top architectural design teams such as GAD, BLINK, PLA, and Shimi Katou Garden, etc., have created Songshan Lake Banyan Tree into an "old dream of Lingnan". The aesthetics of Lingnan courtyard are fully displayed here. Driving to Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is like stepping into a quiet oasis in the city. The sense of belonging and seclusion given by this Songhu secret realm is indescribable. Here is the daylight courtyard, the breeze flows, the tree shadows sway, the hollow landscape wall presents the interpretation of light and shadow of Lingnan architecture, we meet with the hotel here, feel the change of the day and the year. Whether in the lobby, in the daily court, or in the Baiyun courtyard, etc., the indoor and outdoor spaces are designed with subtraction, open and minimalist, cleverly using daylight as a "natural painter", the light and shadow gather and change at different times, so that people can't help but stop and appreciate and keep taking pictures. In addition, you can also enjoy the scenery by boating on the lake and enjoy the beauty of Songshan Lake Banyan Tree in all directions. Songshan Lake Banyan Tree has a total of 141 rooms and suites and 18 luxury villas. I stayed in a superior mountain view room this time, with an area of 70 square meters. The room space layout is reasonable, and the room, washroom, cloakroom and oversized bubble pool balcony are all available. The design is low-luxury and elegant, and the style is warm and comfortable. There are also 24-hour fitness centers, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, etc., to let guests experience a full sense of vacation relaxation. After more than half a year of precipitation and polishing, I feel that the environment of Songshan Lake Banyan Tree is more beautiful now. If you pursue a high-quality vacation, find a time to come to a "Songhu Banyan Tree" appointment!

Banyan Tree Dongguan | A Luxurious Resort in Lingnan ✨ I finally checked in at Banyan Tree Dongguan, the new favorite resort in the Greater Bay Area! 🌳 The hotel is hidden on the tranquil shore of Songshan Lake, surrounded by green mountains and clear water. It is easy to drive here from downtown Dongguan or Shenzhen, and the scenery along the way is picturesque, as if you are driving to a paradise. 🏨 The hotel architecture combines the styles of Lingnan water towns and Chinese courtyards, with white walls, black tiles, and carved wooden windows. Every step offers a different view, and the hotel is full of elegance. The rooms are luxurious and comfortable, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the lake and mountain views indoors, and private terraces that allow you to enjoy the natural atmosphere. The signature Banyan Tree Spa uses local aromatherapy and techniques to relax your body and mind and relieve fatigue. 🌳 There are plenty of activities nearby! Ride around Songshan Lake, with the breeze blowing on your face and the lake view accompanying you; visit Huawei European Town to experience the charm of European style and technology; and explore ancient Lingnan villages to appreciate traditional culture. 💡TIPS: - Be sure to book a room in advance, especially on weekends and holidays. - The hotel has a shuttle bus to and from nearby attractions, so remember to ask about the schedule in advance. - Try the hotel's Lingnan specialties and start a culinary journey. Here, you can enjoy the fusion of nature, luxury, and culture. Highly recommended! 💕

🏘️Room type/layout: The hotel has 141 spacious rooms and 18 villas, all with views of Songshan Lake. The rooms are elegantly furnished with high-quality materials and have large lakeside terraces where you can enjoy tea and the view, letting the peace of a vacation replace the chaos of everyday life. However, some guests have said that the washbasin, bathroom, and toilet are a little cramped, and the balcony pool is small. 🎠Spa and relaxation facilities: Banyan Tree is famous for its spa environment and is a great place to relax. One guest had a 60-minute full-body spa and said that the therapist was skilled, but the time was too short, and that a 90-minute session would be better. The essential oils smell great, and the overall experience was very good. 🍽️Dining: The hotel has a restaurant that serves a hearty breakfast and Southeast Asian cuisine. One guest said that the breakfast was rich, but the meat selection was limited, while the Southeast Asian food was delicious, with the cooking and seasoning just right. However, another guest said that the breakfast was average, and the dim sum was also average. 💰️Average cost per person: 1,000

· 🏡Hotel | Banyan Tree Dongguan 📍Address | Huanhu Road, Songshan Lake, Dongguan, Guangdong · 🌳 | Environment ▪Located in the heart of Lingnan, nestled in the green mountains and blue lakes ▪Stay by the water and enjoy the tranquility and serenity of the lakeside🍃 ▪Create a fascinating vacation time from the inside out · 🌳 | Rooms ▪141 rooms and suites and 18 luxury villas ▪Reasonable room layout, starting from 70 square meters ▪Large viewing angle and large balcony pool ▪Overall design is low-key and elegant, warm and comfortable💕 · 🌳 | Facilities ‍▪‍Baiyun Chinese Restaurant🍛Miyan Restaurant🦐 ▪Kids Club🎪Lobby Lounge🥃 ▪Outdoor pool🏊‍Indoor heated pool💦 ▪‍Banyan Tree Spa💆Lake View Fitness Center🏃 · 🌳 | Surroundings ▪Songshan Lake Scenic Area ▪Songmushan Reservoir ▪Sea Melody Polar Ocean Park · 🌳 | Transportation ▪Guangzhou, Shenzhen downtown — about 1 hour by car ▪Humen High-speed Railway Station — about 45 minutes by car ·

Opening on January 9, 2024, Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is the first Banyan Tree hotel in Guangdong Province. Below is a detailed introduction: Location and Environment Located at No. 7, Huanhu Road, Songshan Lake, Dongguan City, the hotel is built by the water, with a view of Songshan Lake, backed by Science Park, and close to the 4A-level scenic spot Songhu Yanyu. The natural environment is superior, and the surrounding scenery is pleasant. Design Concept The hotel brings together design masters such as gad, Blink, PLA, and Kato, and integrates natural elements such as mountains, water, and wood with traditional cultural symbols into the design. It draws on the architectural style of Lingnan and the architectural elements of ancient villages in Dongguan to create a private courtyard full of contemporary Lingnan style. Hotel Facilities - Rooms: The hotel has 141 rooms and suites, as well as 18 luxury villas, with a minimum room area of 70 square meters. Each room has a balcony and a hot tub. The room supplies are from the Thai Chamanard series of Banyan Tree Spa, and are equipped with Dyson hair dryers, Duravit toilets, Hansgrohe axor showers, etc. - Dining: The hotel has a "Baiyun" Chinese restaurant, a Mingyue all-day dining restaurant, and a bar. Baiyun Chinese Restaurant offers creative dishes such as Cantonese cuisine, Jiangnan delicacies, and Sichuan cuisine, as well as a 270-degree lake-view private room. Mingyue all-day dining restaurant serves international cuisine and Southeast Asian cuisine, and has an open kitchen. - Leisure and Entertainment: The hotel has an outdoor infinity pool, an indoor heated pool, a Little Ranger Kids Club, a gym, Banyan Tree Spa, and other facilities. It also offers yoga, floating therapy, meditation, cycling, hiking, and other wellness experiences. - Meeting Venues: The hotel has more than 1,200 square meters of meeting space, including an 848-square-meter pillarless banquet hall and four meeting rooms. Cultural Experience Adhering to the concept of sustainable development, the hotel cooperates with local intangible cultural heritage inheritors, communities, and local artists. Guests can purchase Lingnan handicrafts at Banyan Tree Pavilion, and experience special cultural activities such as sunset ceremonies.

How well do Lingnan courtyards and hanfu go together❓ The answer is hidden in Banyan Tree Dongguan. Wear hanfu or new Chinese-style clothing Take photos at the best spots with few people and beautiful scenery📷 Come and take a look💡 Riri Courtyard Stone scenery, flowing water, garden scenery... The ingenious Lingnan garden design is clear and elegant The blue brick courtyard walls are scenic, and a blue dress is perfect for photos💯 Baiyun Courtyard A water courtyard enclosed by local Lingnan red sandstone The green twin banyan trees🌳 form a color contrast with it Meet a grand interweaving of light and scenery between morning and evening Corridor Reconstructed and reorganized wood, earth, and water elements with light and shadow 🌇The sunset glow shines on the delicate makeup A casual snapshot can take you back a thousand years 👀Tips: Stay in a designated room type or package You can enjoy a 🆓 hotel photo shoot (Limited daily, reservation required in advance) Recommended photo spots: P1 Baiyun Courtyard - Entrance of Baiyun Chinese Restaurant P2 Riri Courtyard - Hotel drop-off area P3 Red Sandstone Art Space - Entrance of the lobby P4 Lingnan Garden Landscape - From Riri Courtyard to the Daze Pavilion P5 Inner Lake Pier - Along the path to the garden P6 Hollow Brick Wall - From Riri Courtyard to the Daze Pavilion P7 Garden Lawn - Outdoor area P8 Blue Brick Stairs - Entrance of Mi Banquet P9 Forest Stairs - Outdoor of the lobby lounge

The sun is shining, and the breeze is blowing. 🏝️ It's the perfect time to take the kids out! Picnics, cycling, lake tours, water play... Head to Banyan Tree Dongguan🏔️ Let's go wild! ☀️Outdoor Fun☀️ Take the kids to the beautiful "Songhu Misty Rain" Have a picnic 🧺 by the lake and enjoy the warm sun You can also rent a family bike 🚴 from the hotel and ride along the lake Enjoy the peace and freedom of family time~ Head to "Zhongzi Park" 🎡, just 1.5 km from the hotel With a well-maintained greenway, large lawns, and pavilions 🏕️Slides, sandpits, trampolines, swings... The fun is endless! ☀️Family Fun at the Hotel☀️ It's the perfect season to take the kids on a lake tour! Hop on a cute duck boat 🐤 and cruise around the hotel's lake Enjoy the sun and relax~ 🕐Time: 10:30–17:00 (Monday to Sunday) Join the "Little Ranger Club" and DIY a birdhouse with your kids 🏡 Inspire your child's creativity and imagination through painting Give back to nature and practice green sustainability measures ♻️ The hotel has a dedicated area to display birdhouse creations You can also take the birdhouse home and find a place for the birds to live 🏠 🕐Time: 10:30–11:30 (Saturday and Sunday) Hop on the kids' favorite "Yuedong Express Train" 🚄! Follow the hotel's exclusive sightseeing route Enjoy the Lingnan garden architecture along the way~ 🕐Departure time: Daily at 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:30 When night falls and the breeze blows Soak in the warm bath with your kids 🛁 Let the steam float around you and wash away your fatigue Or choose the hotel's indoor heated pool 🏊🏻 Play and have fun ▪️The hotel can provide children's slippers/toothbrushes/bathrobes/towels for families traveling with children ▪️Please inform the hotel in advance when booking or notify the front desk during your stay if you need these items~ Take the kids out and enjoy the moment At Banyan Tree Dongguan🌅 Create beautiful family memories~

Banyan Tree Dongguan Hotel address: No. 7, Huanhu Road, Songshan Lake, Dalang Town The hotel is located at the intersection of Lingnan Oasis and the lake, where you can enjoy the lake and mountains and linger in the ancient town. It is an oriental-inspired courtyard built by man and nature. It is close to the 4A-level scenic spot Songshan Lake Scenic Area, the popular European Town, Science Park, and other famous check-in spots, which are about a ten-minute walk away. The contemporary Lingnan-inspired courtyard, completed in collaboration with gad, BLINK, PLandscape, and Kato, is well-versed in the aesthetics of Lingnan architectural design and strives to build the best hidden place in China.

The weekend has arrived, and work is on pause⏸️ In the surprise-filled Songshan Lake, Dongguan A lazy and carefree state is within reach🍃 Today, we are sharing a few must-visit spots in Songshan Lake📸, instantly transporting you to European castles. Must-Visit Spot 1️⃣: Kangqiao Bus Stop 🌄The sunset light spills over the distant European-style buildings, and a small train🚂 passes under the bridge every 10 minutes, making you feel like you're in a European town. Distance from the hotel: 3.4km Must-Visit Spot 2️⃣: Xiliubeipo Village B Area (Southeast Gate) Capture the small train🚂 and castle🏰 in the same frame from both sides of the bridge, and you can also walk to the outer wall of the park to feel the romance of the slowly approaching train up close. Distance from the hotel: 4.6km Must-Visit Spot 3️⃣: Bolang Villa Capture various European-style buildings across the lake, each frame is like a dreamy painting🖼️, or cycle around the lake🚲, enjoying the dynamic scenery along the way. Distance from the hotel: 7.5km ⛺️Camping Spot Recommendation: Songshan Lake Central Park The central park, where you can have open fires, bring pets🐕, and set up tents🏕️, is a great place for camping. Stroll, play, and take photos🤳 with friends and family, releasing happy vibes. 🚲Songshan Lake Cycling In the morning, set off from the hotel and have a breezy date with Songshan Lake🚴‍♀️. The leisurely and bright atmosphere heals the weary heart, and every turn is like a fairy tale world💕. 🚴Recommended Route Dongguan Songshan Lake Banyan Tree➡️Huawei European Town➡️Taoyuan Park➡️Suihan Sanyou➡️Hexiang Waterside Pavilion The hotel offers mountain bikes, ladies' bikes, parent-child bikes, and children's bike rental services. Holiday Stay🔍Dongguan Songshan Lake Banyan Tree Stay at the Lingnan-style garden, Dongguan Songshan Lake Banyan Tree, with luxurious and elegant residences, gourmet delicacies🥙, and wellness experiences🧘‍♀️, adding a touch of leisure and lightness to your weekend.

Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake. Location: No. 7, Lakeside Road, Songshan Lake! Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is located on the picturesque Songshan Lake. The design project covers 159 rooms, an international conference center, and facilities such as multi-functional restaurants and SPA centers. Each design is carefully planned to adapt to the unique hot and humid climate of the region. The layout strategy of the project, "One Pool and Two Banks", is inspired by the water town characteristics of traditional Lingnan villages, especially Nanshe Ancient Village. The designer naturally divides the hotel's public area and guest room area on both banks by creating an internal artificial lake landscape, while ensuring the harmony of the dynamic and static zoning. In addition, the overall architectural design fully considers the use of terrain and strives to minimize interference with the natural environment. In terms of space creation, the gad design team draws on the spatial rhythm of Lingnan gardens, and through traditional elements such as open halls, corridors, and courtyards, combined with modern design techniques, creates a series of continuous spaces with Lingnan cultural characteristics. From the open design of the lobby to the smooth connection of various functional areas, every detail shows a modern interpretation and application of traditional architectural wisdom. Climate response design is another highlight of Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake. Considering Dongguan's strong sunlight and high humidity climate, the hotel uses a lot of gray space, such as patios and recessed corridors, to optimize internal ventilation and lighting. The corridors and cross-lake bridges not only enhance the visual effect of the structure, but also improve the practicality and comfort of the building. The hotel is indeed quite desolate, but there is a Vanke in about 10 minutes. There are many restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, and tea shops in it, which can meet basic needs. Walking back to the hotel along the road at night, turning around at random, the whole property is very good, and the winding path leads to a beautiful corner, and a big movie is taken at random!

This year, Dongguan Songshan Lake welcomed a big name - Banyan Tree, which is also the first in Guangdong. It is a place to relax and can be reached by stepping on the accelerator for an hour. The beautiful scenery of Songshan Lake, coupled with the dreamlike space, has greatly enhanced the influence of Guangdong resort hotels. The corridors and gardens built with blue-gray bricks and red sandstone are beautiful and relaxed. Every step is a scene, and everywhere is the charm of Chinese heritage. Among them, the semi-open tall space built with red sandstone in front of the lobby is the most shocking. There is also a pair of banyan trees growing on the stones in the water, which is unforgettable in the unique and magnificent patio. The room area starts at 70 square meters, and the light color matching and log-like decoration are elegant and quiet wherever you look. The autumn exclusive bath on the terrace, the iconic fragrance of Banyan Tree, the gift of bed opening, the thoughtful service of Miyan Restaurant Stars... There are too many details to count. This Banyan Tree closest to the city turns space into magic, bringing the scenery of green mountains and green waters and the leisurely heart of seclusion to those who rest here❤️

Recently, many friends around me have asked me where to go for National Day. For someone who loves to travel, this is a soul-searching question. To be honest, I have many destinations in mind. But limited by the "National Day" holiday, when everyone is out and about.✨ So my recommendation can only be a place that is "relatively" less crowded. But it's really fun, especially for a Bay Area holiday.✈️ The main theme is "slow pace", "comfortable", and "relaxing".🤤 • 🏠 Name: Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake! 📍 Location: By Songshan Lake 🚗 Transportation: 8 km from Songshan Lake North Station, 23 km from Dongguan Station (We tried driving from Shenzhen, it took about 1 hour, the road conditions were very good, very suitable for friends in the Bay Area to drive over) 🛏️ Rooms: Banyan Tree Dongshan Lake has many room types, including mountain view rooms⛰️ and lake view rooms. Choose according to your preference. I have stayed in both room types, the scenery is different, but the rooms are well-equipped, the beds are especially soft and elastic🛏️, lying on them feels like being wrapped in a cotton cloud☁️, every time I come here, my back doesn't hurt! It's very comfortable to sleep😴! And there are snacks in the room, which I think is very thoughtful. 🛁 Amenities: Although there are many attractions near Songshan Lake, we basically relax at Banyan Tree every time we come here. The amenities are very rich, including spa, hot spring bath🛁, inner lake cruise🛶, gym🏋️‍♀️, outdoor infinity pool and indoor heated pool, etc. The resort amenities are so complete, there is everything you need, you don't have to go out to find fun, you can have a lot of fun here. If you bring children, there is also a small game club🎡 designed for children. Banyan Tree is very thoughtful. 🍴 Food: Banyan Tree Dongshan Lake has Chinese restaurants, Southeast Asian restaurants, lobby lounges, etc. The Rice Banquet Restaurant has a buffet breakfast☕️, a buffet dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, and Southeast Asian cuisine on weekdays. The spicy and sour Thai food🇹🇭 is very suitable for this season~

Have a great weekend, escape the noisy city and enjoy your own happiness. After researching online for a long time, I accidentally came across Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake. The online photos made my heart skip a beat. Let's go~ I'll take you for a walk. The Chinese Zen-style decor is a popular place for tranquility nowadays. The lobby bar has a transparent view, and all you can see is the lake view. I stayed in a lake view twin room. The hygiene, environment, and facilities are all to my liking~ The room is quite spacious, and the bathroom has a separate wet and dry area. The balcony has great lighting, and there is also a private mineral bath. At night, you can enjoy the night view while soaking in the bath, feeling completely relaxed~ Oh, and the minibar in the room is very well-stocked. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are all free~ Finally, I got to try the long-awaited afternoon tea, which is said to be handmade desserts. The matcha Swiss roll has a very rich flavor. The texture is moist, the cream is smooth, and you can feel the freshness. The sweet taste melts in your mouth, making you want to take bite after bite~ Sitting in the softly lit lobby bar, drinking rich coffee, feeling the warmth of the sun through the glass, shedding the workday blues, just in the moment~

The decoration style is quite fashionable, the environment is also good, and it is quite suitable to take kids there. Overall, it is not bad.

🪿Time quietly moves forward, and once again arriving at Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake, it is already summer. The scenery of Lingnan remains the same, only the vegetation has become more lush, and amidst the verdant greenery, I see that familiar vermilion. The memories of staying here a few months ago resurface with the current scenery, filling my heart with new expectations for this trip… 🦆The lake is tranquil, merging with the sky. A still expanse of green reflects the villas by the lake, the swaying trees, and the people walking by… The scenery is serene and pleasant, with the scent of vegetation floating in the air. 🧶This time, I am staying at the one-bedroom lakeside villa at Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake, living by the water, feeling comfortable and free. The design of the triangular beam roof creates a more spacious area, balancing the traditional Chinese beauty with modern design elements in the visual sense. The living space, with its flowing yellow tones, is soft and elegant, allowing one to quickly find a touch of tranquility amidst the summer heat. 💿In the Banyan Tree Pavilion, I selected a favorite record for myself. The vinyl record slowly spins, interpreting the rhythms once recorded. In the morning, I drink a cup of coffee and walk slowly to the private balcony. The distant sky is clear, and the occasional breeze brings a coolness from the Lingnan mountains and waters, adding a sense of leisure. 🏋🏻The gym at Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is also amidst beautiful scenery. The gym is well-equipped, allowing one to enjoy the view of distant trees and the lake while exercising, feeling very free. ⛵️At Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake, one can take a boat ride on the lake to view the surrounding park's scenery. The small boat moves forward, gently pushing away the calm lake surface, creating shallow ripples. The scenery on the shore slowly recedes, and the exquisite Lingnan courtyard forest scenery is fully appreciated. 🚲Besides boating, the hotel also provides mountain bikes for riding in the nearby science park. In this natural oxygen bar, one can ride freely. The roads are wide, and the mountains are quiet. Taking deep breaths of fresh air, listening to the wind rushing through the forest, one can fully enjoy the pleasant exercise time accompanied by greenery.

✅【Environment】As soon as you enter the lobby, there is a soothing sandalwood aroma. 🏠The outdoor pool environment is very nice, the hotel overall has a Lingnan courtyard style, and the room key is also special, made of wood with Dongguan's characteristic mark. ✅【Dining】The quality of the buffet breakfast is very good, thumbs up for the special Thai milk tea, sparkling wine, clay pot porridge, and rice rolls. The afternoon tea is exquisite, with not many varieties, but it can satisfy most coffee☕️ lovers. ✅【Facilities】The room comes with a soaking pool, which can meet the needs of children playing in the water. The children's play area is relatively small, only suitable for young children, which is a slight drawback. 🌟【Service】Avoiding the weekend peak, the front desk lady upgraded us to a deluxe lake view room for free😊 The turndown service includes some aromatherapy and sandalwood, the scent is gentle and delicate, very comforting, and many travelers appreciate this scent☺️ Thumbs up for the service of every staff member, they are all very enthusiastic and friendly. ✅【Surroundings】The hotel is within walking distance to the Science Park, but due to the weather, we didn't go. However, taking photos outside is also very picturesque, the misty town has a feeling of accidentally entering Hogwarts. ✅【Architecture】The hotel facilities and decoration are very new and beautiful, with attention to detail, the garden maintenance is meticulous, and the Lingnan style is minimalist. The best-looking areas are the banquet hall and spa area. ✅【Activities】The spa is comfortable. There are also boat rides☺️, an outdoor pool bubble party, which is very fun✔️, and the sunset🌅 ceremony is very special.

Dongguan Songshan Lake is a place of serene beauty, with an 8 square kilometer water area, 42 kilometers of lakeside roads, a green coverage rate of over 60%, beautiful natural scenery, and an excellent ecological environment. It is an ideal destination for leisure and vacation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. "Enter Banyan Tree, then roam in fairyland." It is no coincidence that the first Banyan Tree hotel in Guangdong Province is located at Dongguan Songshan Lake; the two are a match made in heaven in terms of travel and lifestyle philosophy. The first trip of spring, a green outing to Dongguan Songshan Lake, includes a visit to the newly opened Banyan Tree Songshan Lake. The hotel is situated at the junction of the Lingnan oasis and the lake, adjacent to Songshan Lake, with distant green mountains and hills, capturing the charm of ancient villages, and constructing a corner of an oriental-inspired garden in the dialogue between man and nature. The main building is built around an inner lake, dotted with various plants, allowing the indoor space to enjoy the view of mountains and greenery. The overall design of Banyan Tree Songshan Lake deeply explores the essence of local culture, integrating natural elements such as mountains, water, and wood with traditional cultural symbols into the space, creating colorful and dynamic Chinese totems. At the same time, it adheres to the romantic genes of the Banyan Tree brand and emerges at this cutting-edge location where technology, history, culture, and ecological nature blend. Banyan Tree Songshan Lake's design draws heavily from local classic architectural elements, including the essence of the water town from Dongguan Keyuan, one of the "Four Famous Gardens of Lingnan," and the Chashan Nanshe ancient village. It extensively uses traditional building materials such as wooden porches, red sandstone, and blue bricks, and deeply integrates the brand's travel and residence philosophy, creating this contemporary Lingnan-inspired garden that carries the culture of Dongguan's past. Entering the hotel lobby is like embarking on a vacation aesthetic journey, where the space's simple tranquility and contemporary leisurely resort style envelop guests, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in its unique scenes and philosophies. Songshan Lake Banyan Tree has a total of 141 rooms and suites and 18 luxury villas. The room layout is reasonable, the design is understated and elegant, the style is warm and comfortable, and the design style complements the overall hotel. Each room's balcony is equipped with a large soaking pool, where guests can enjoy a comfortable mineral bath at night while admiring the mountain and lake scenery, a rare experience of relaxation for body and mind. The luxury villas cleverly incorporate elements of Chinese courtyards, creating an elegant and tranquil living space. The overall tone is luxurious and elegant, with a strong sense of vacation. Staying in a lake-view two-bedroom villa or a four-bedroom villa comes with a private dock and a splash pool, allowing guests to fully enjoy a secluded travel space. For friends who like photography and sharing, there are many Instagram-worthy spots at Songshan Lake Banyan Tree. My top recommendation is the "Daily Courtyard," where stepping into this exquisitely constructed "Lingnan Red," the red sandstone and blue bricks, two traditional symbols, reflect each other, creating an intoxicating Lingnan cultural atmosphere. Another is the "White Cloud Courtyard," which features a rectangular water courtyard enclosed by red sandstone. Below is a red pool, above is a red skylight, and in the middle is a transplanted hydroponic banyan tree. The red space adorned with green banyan further showcases the deep integration of local cultural elements and Banyan Tree brand elements.

The Banyan Tree has finally arrived in Guangdong, with the province's first Banyan Tree resort officially landing in Dongguan. As a world-class luxury resort brand, let's take a look at the new "Lingnan Courtyard" created by the Banyan Tree at Songshan Lake in Dongguan. Design Songshan Lake is located at the geometric center of Dongguan, boasting an 8 square kilometer lake surface, with a greenery coverage rate of over 60%, offering an excellent natural environment. The Banyan Tree is situated at the border of the urban oasis and the lake at Songshan Lake. A fusion of top designers from gad, Blink, PLA, and ZM Kato has created a contemporary Lingnan-inspired garden that dialogues with nature. Rooms The hotel has 166 spacious suites and villas, drawing on Lingnan architectural style and combining elements of ancient Dongguan village buildings, exuding the heritage and legacy of the years from the inside out, and radiating an inspiration-rich Oriental ambience. Corridors or floating bridges connect the rooms, accessible by both land and water, where guests can taste the ancient charm of Lingnan amidst the lake and mountain scenery. Dining The hotel has a total of 2 restaurants and 1 bar. The Mingyue all-day dining restaurant serves international cuisine, with Southeast Asian dishes available at night, and features an open kitchen. The restaurant is located next to the lake, where guests can enjoy fine food and beautiful views. The Baiyun Chinese restaurant offers delicacies from Jiangnan, Cantonese gourmet food, and Sichuan cuisine treasures, along with a 360-degree lake view private dining room, where guests can feast amidst intoxicating scenery. Spa The Banyan Tree's spa has always been one of its strengths, with masseuses all professionally trained at the Banyan Tree SPA Academy in Phuket. Moreover, the spa rooms are spacious, with dressing rooms and showers, and all windows overlook garden views, providing a very healing experience. Experience Finally, be sure to stroll through every corner of the hotel, with a recommended visit to the B1 floor, which is the Baiyun Courtyard. The atrium is a rectangular water courtyard enclosed by red sandstone, with a large banyan tree common to the area in the middle, a place where all passersby stop to take photos, and also a signature landscape of the hotel. Lastly, what impressed me the most was the creative use of the five elements to highlight "Songshan Lake." The three characters of "Songshan Lake" contain three elements of the five elements: 'wood, water, and earth.' Many patterns in the hotel are designs of these three characters.

| A fashionable sanctuary for a getaway in the Greater Bay Area. Not long ago, Guangdong's first Banyan Tree opened its doors in splendor at Songshan Lake, Dongguan! Known as a luxury resort brand for 'sanctuaries for the senses', Banyan Tree will bring a full living experience to Songshan Lake, Dongguan. 🎬 Dream Building: A unique Lingnan-inspired garden From the outset, Banyan Tree Songshan Lake Dongguan placed great emphasis on extracting inspiration from local culture. The hotel recruited a dream team of four groups (gad architectural firm, BLINK design firm, landscape design leader PLA, and plant master Kato gardening) to meticulously craft the hotel in all aspects. Materials are a key element in architecture, and after careful consideration, the team chose red sandstone and bluestone as the soul elements to showcase the essence of Lingnan-inspired gardens. 'Bringing the lake into the hotel'—Inspired by the traditional Nan She ancient village of Dongguan, a chic resort sanctuary by the water was created. Guests staying in the two-bedroom lakeview villas can travel between their rooms and the public areas by boat. 🎬 Immersion: Like stepping into an art museum Entering the hotel's interior space feels like walking into an art museum. Walking through the hotel's public areas, numerous renowned artists have collectively empowered the space, outlining a sanctuary for the soul with contemporary, local art and design. The design of the hotel's room cards and special souvenirs invites local famous illustrators to redraw and outline Dongguan's classic streets, buildings, and attractions. 🎬 Enjoyment: A Banyan Tree journey of goodness and dwelling The hotel has 141 rooms and suites as well as 18 luxury villas, with extensive use of natural wood and earth-toned fabrics in the rooms, adding a sense of closeness to nature. Shelves, armchairs, and rattan cabinets combine the charm of traditional Dongguan houses with contemporary chic dwelling designs, bringing endless inspiration. The outdoor balcony is also a favorite spot of mine, with a natural space outside framed by a bamboo screen. At bedtime, light up the signature Banyan Tree essential oil, and the whole room is filled with a soothing and relaxing scent. Banyan Tree has always been known for its SPA, and this Banyan Tree SPA is specially combined with Dongguan's intangible cultural heritage, Guan Xiang. There is also an indoor constant temperature swimming pool integrated with Songshan Lake elements; an outdoor infinity pool close to nature; a fully equipped gym; and a lakeside yoga studio, all of which will create a place for physical and mental cultivation. In terms of dining, there is the 'Miyan' restaurant that gathers global delicacies, featuring a buffet breakfast and Southeast Asian specialties in the evening. Breakfast specialties include champagne, milk tea, and local roast goose noodles; 'Baiyun' Chinese restaurant specializes in a fusion of Cantonese and Jiangnan cuisine; the lobby lounge offers 'good tea with good water' afternoon tea with a choice of favorite teas or cakes, or an Austrian coffee 'Little Red Riding Hood'. Banyan Tree Songshan Lake Dongguan

The lobby lounge of the Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is spacious, bright, stylish, and elegant, divided into indoor and outdoor areas. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and greenery. Sitting outdoors is even more comfortable and pleasant, surrounded by flowing water, making it an excellent choice for leisure, relaxation, and socializing. In the afternoon sun, sitting here and tasting the exquisite and delicious afternoon tea, quietly spending a pleasant and comfortable afternoon, is a rare way to relax. It is worth mentioning that the cooperation with the Austrian century-old brand Julius Meinl, with its little red cap coffee, has won my heart. After nightfall, you can find a variety of special cocktails in the lobby lounge's menu. Enjoying a beautiful evening amidst the hustle and bustle of life can bring great joy and satisfaction. The waiters at the lobby lounge are also very meticulous and professional, always wearing smiles on their faces. Especially a young lady named Sara Liu, who has a strong sense of service, a cheerful personality, and is talkative. She even shared the interesting story behind her name, making one feel very close and comfortable. Business hours: 10:00-23:00

Banyan Tree has finally arrived in Guangdong, with the first Banyan Tree Resort in Guangdong officially landing in Dongguan. As a top luxury resort brand in the world, let's take a look at the new 'Lingnan Courtyard' created by Banyan Tree in Songshan Lake, Dongguan! Banyan Tree Resort, Songshan Lake, Dongguan. Location: No. 7 Lakeside Road, Songshan Lake, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province! Songshan Lake is located in the geometric center of Dongguan, with a lake surface of 8 square kilometers, a green coverage rate of over 60%, and an excellent natural environment. Banyan Tree is located at the boundary of the city oasis and the lake in Songshan Lake, bringing together the design leaders such as gad, Blink, PLA, and Shimi Katoh, blending into a contemporary Lingnan-inspired garden that dialogues with nature! The hotel has 166 spacious suites and villas, borrowing the architectural style of Lingnan and combining the architectural elements of ancient villages in Dongguan, permeating the precipitation and inheritance of time from the inside out, and exuding an inspiring oriental artistic conception. There are corridors or floating bridges between the rooms, which are accessible by water and land, and you can taste the ancient charm of Lingnan in the lake and mountains. The hotel has a total of 2 restaurants and 1 bar. The Mingyue all-day restaurant serves international cuisine, and Southeast Asian cuisine is available at night, and there is also an open kitchen. The restaurant is close to the lake, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while enjoying delicious food. The Baiyun Chinese restaurant offers Jiangnan delicacies, Guangfu delicacies and Sichuan delicacies, and there is also a 360° lake view box, where you can feast in the intoxicating scenery. Banyan Tree's spa has always been their strong point, and the masseurs are all professionally trained from the Banyan Tree SPA Academy in Phuket. Moreover, the spa rooms are very large, with changing rooms and showers, and the windows are all garden views, which are very healing.

Why doesn't Dongguan's cultural tourism promote it! The picturesque Banyan Tree is located in the Songshan Lake area of Dongguan City, and the Banyan Tree has opened! Walking into the hotel along the road, it seems to have entered Jeju Island in Korea, the hotel design style is simple, integrating Chinese aesthetics and Japanese courtyard style!

Dongguan Banyan Tree | staycation The initial experience of Dongguan Banyan Tree The overall environment is of a simple Chinese style The room balcony is equipped with a soaking pool which is quite comfortable in this weather Just that the room sound insulation is very average Plus it may be due to the trial operation, overall there are still many places that need to be improved

🏨 The long-awaited Dongguan Songshan Lake Banyan Tree finally officially opened in January 2024. I couldn't wait to check in. I have to say, the light and shadow design of the hotel won my heart, and it's great for taking photos. - 🏊 The Dongguan Songshan Lake Banyan Tree is located in the Songshan Lake Scenic Area with a unique and beautiful view. There is a villa area where you can boat on the lake, and the first infinity pool by the lake! This is also unique in Dongguan. - 🛏️ As the first Banyan Tree hotel of the Banyan Tree Group in Guangdong Province, it perfectly integrates contemporary, Lingnan, and inspirational courtyard styles. The rooms and villas are imbued with the ancient charm of Lingnan, remember to check in and take photos at the independent pier! - 🍴 The Dongguan Songshan Lake Banyan Tree has two restaurants and a bar, with Chinese, Western and Thai options. In the evening, you can taste Southeast Asian cuisine amidst the lake and mountains, exploring exotic flavors on your tongue. - 💆‍♂️ The Banyan Tree SPA is famous worldwide, undoubtedly the best relaxation point after work. Built by the mountain, the design incorporates Lingnan style and Dongguan aromatherapy. For those who like to work out late at night, there is also a 24-hour gym here! -