Encounter the artistic slow life of Taohuawu and stay in a poetic hotel like a Song Dynasty painting in Suzhou

When you come to Suzhou, don’t just visit Pingjiang Road! Recently discovered a hidden gem neighborhood—the Taohuawu Historical and Cultural Area. Here, you’ll find not only traditional Suzhou-style architecture but also the highly designed Elephant House Hotel, where every snapshot looks like an ink painting~

🌿 Accommodation recommendation:
Suzhou Taohuawu Elephant House Hotel
📍 Location: No. 28 Liaojiagang, Gusu District, Suzhou (right inside the Taohuawu Historical and Cultural Area)
✨ Highlights:
- Stunning design! Perfectly blends Suzhou gardens with modern art
- Rooms come with courtyard views, opening the window reveals a Jiangnan scroll painting
- Service as attentive as a five-star hotel, butler-style service is super comfortable
- Extremely convenient location, within walking distance to the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Suzhou Museum

📸 Must-visit spots:
1. The dry landscape garden in the hotel courtyard
2. Rooftop terrace (offers a panoramic view of white walls and black tiles)
3. Waterside tea room (perfect for afternoon tea photos)

🌟 Nearby activities:
- 5-minute walk to Tang Yin’s Former Residence
- 10 minutes to Suzhou Art Museum
- Nearby artsy shops are great to explore (recommend “Cat’s Sky City” concept bookstore)

🍵 Food recommendation:
Be sure to try the hotel’s authentic Suzhou cuisine restaurant! For just over 200 RMB per person, you can enjoy authentic Squirrel Mandarin Fish in an elegant environment without the crowds~

💡 Tips:
1. It’s recommended to stay in rooms on the 2nd floor or above for better views
2. Be sure to reserve a spot at the tea room in advance, it’s very popular
3. The nearby alleys are perfect for Hanfu photo shoots