In the Ming Dynasty, Tongli gave birth to China's greatest garden designer—Ji Cheng. The spirit of garden design emphasizes harmony between humans and nature, the ingenious use of the environment, and ecological sustainability, aiming to create an ideal living environment that is enjoyable, livable, walkable, and visually pleasing. Built in the 21st century, Tongli Lakeview Hotel reinterprets the essence of garden design in a way that aligns with modern aesthetics and lifestyles.  

According to Tong Jun’s “On Gardens”: "The intention of garden design in the East is to simulate nature through forests, pavilions, hills, and valleys, creating an almost illusory realm; in the West, it is to organize nature, making it orderly and systematic." In the East, there is an admiration for creating a natural feeling through artificial means, which follows the principle of conforming to nature. In the West, rational principles are clearly presented, where nature follows the way. Thanks to its excellent natural environment, the hotel allows guests to experience these two completely different philosophies and aesthetic concepts simultaneously.