Escape the City! Sleep in a Glass House Within a 300-Acre Ecological Sanctuary in Shucheng

Highlights Shucheng Pengxiang Ecological Hotel is like a jade jewel set by Wanfo Lake, surrounded by a 300-acre ecological garden where negative ion concentration is 50 times higher than in the city. The hotel focuses on "immersive natural healing," with every design element from the camphor tree boulevard to private hot spring villas emphasizing coexistence with nature. Why We Recommend ✔️ Eco-lover's paradise: Organic farm supplies directly to your table, free picking experiences available ✔️ Family heaven: Pet paradise + forest classroom + starry sky cinema for one-stop family fun ✔️ Wellness sanctuary: Traditional Chinese medicine therapy combined with forest yoga for optimal health Hotel Environment Driving through the two-kilometer camphor tree tunnel feels like falling into a fairytale. The lobby is a completely transparent glass palace with 270° lake-view floor-to-ceiling windows framing the seasons like dynamic wallpaper. The ecological garden hides a 6-kilometer lakeside greenway, fishing platforms, and a medicinal herb garden that transforms into a misty wonderland after rain. Room Amenities Stay in a 270° lake-view suite where smart curtains reveal a breathtaking lake panorama. Rooms feature geothermal heat pump temperature control systems and bamboo fiber carpets that feel like walking on clouds. The most stunning feature is the bathroom: herbal bath products emit a subtle wormwood fragrance, and the bathtub faces a private garden where you can hear birdsong while soaking. Must-Try Experiences 1. Morning harvest: Follow the butler to pick organic blueberries with morning dew on your fingertips 2. Lake dinner: Book the glass boat dining service with candlelight flickering on the water 3. Forest concert: Saturday night performances with fireflies and folk singers playing on the lawn Nearby Attractions • Wanfo Lake Scenic Area: 15-minute drive to see 50 square kilometers of lake and mountain scenery • Longhe Tower: Climb for a panoramic view of Shucheng, especially beautiful at sunset • Shucha Town: 30-minute drive to taste Lu'an Guapian tea and experience handmade tea processing Dining Recommendations • Ecological Restaurant: Must-try chestnut chicken (made with chestnuts from century-old trees) • Lakeside BBQ: Self-service grilling of Wanfo Lake fish with the butler's secret marinade • Afternoon tea: Roselle jelly + wormwood rice cake paired with wild chrysanthemum tea Detailed Address Pengxiang Ecological Garden, Qianren Bridge Town, Shucheng County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province Transportation Guide • Self-driving: 1 hour from Hefei city center, Tesla superchargers available at the hotel • High-speed rail: 20-minute taxi ride from Shucheng East Station, fare about 35 yuan • Bus: Direct buses from Hefei Tourist Bus Station to Shucheng, hourly departures 🌸 Real Experience Tips 1. High probability of sea clouds after rain; bring Hanfu for ink-painting style photos in bamboo groves 2. Advance reservation needed for garden picking; wear comfortable clothes for activities 3. Choose rooms above the 3rd floor for unobstructed lake views 4. Nights are cool; remember to bring a light down jacket for forest concerts Here, time becomes tangible: morning fruit picking, afternoon fishing, evening sunset chasing. When city neon transforms into firefly glow, you finally understand what it means to "return to nature after long confinement." This hotel with ecology embedded in its DNA might just be the recharging station that urban dwellers need most.