Taihu stones have been used in Chinese garden landscaping since ancient times, typically arranged in small clusters to mimic mountains. However, a single stone of this size—weighing 100,000 *jin* (approximately 50 tons)—is exceptionally rare. Resembling a towering mountain, it embodies the classic characteristics of being thin, wrinkled, porous, and perforated. The calligraphy means that the stone could bear heavy burdens, also means the highest place of the officials in Han dynasty.

Beside it stands a ginkgo tree struck by lightning in 2008. After meticulous care—including cement reinforcement of its split trunk—it continues to thrive with lush foliage yearly. Ginkgo trees purify air, prevent wind erosion, conserve water, and improve ecosystems. However, they grow slowly, taking 30-40 years to bear fruit, hence their nickname "Grandfather-Grandson Tree", meaning "planted by the grandfather, enjoyed by the grandson". The hotel grounds host several ancient ginkgo trees with thick trunks and dense canopies, each estimated to be centuries old.