Must-Visit Spots at Purple Mountain Resort

During my weekend trip to Nanjing, I discovered a hidden gem—Purple Mountain Resort, the perfect getaway for short holidays! Its picturesque lakeside and mountain surroundings make it incredibly photogenic 📸 🏡【Secluded Paradise·Impeccable Details】 Nestled at the foot of Purple Mountain, the resort boasts exclusive lake views. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby frame the shimmering lake and distant mountains. The entire Chinese-style garden design exudes elegance, with long corridors, pavilions, and bridges over flowing streams—perfect for photoshoots in Hanfu or qipao, creating an immersive atmosphere. 🛏️【Stay Amidst the Scenery】 Even the standard rooms are over 40㎡, equipped with smart home systems. The bathroom features a spacious circular bathtub (soaking while enjoying the mountain views is pure bliss). Opt for a lake-view room—draw the curtains in the morning to witness the misty lake resembling an ink-wash painting. 🍽️【A Taste of Jinling】 The Chinese restaurant specializes in Huaiyang cuisine, with standout dishes like signature salted duck and crab roe lion’s head meatballs. Breakfast includes freshly made duck blood vermicelli soup and wontons. The outdoor terrace seating, surrounded by greenery, fills the air with the fragrance of plants. 🚴‍♀️【Nearby Activities】 • A 10-minute walk to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum • Free bicycles provided by the resort for a relaxing lakeside ride • A 15-minute taxi ride to Confucius Temple/Laomendong for night exploration 💡【Tips】 • Best visited in spring or autumn; bring mosquito repellent in summer • Light-colored outfits photograph better (the resort has many white walls and black-tiled backdrops) • Book a week in advance for room upgrades This is truly the urban dweller’s dream of "building a hut in the human world, yet free from the noise of carts and horses."～