Wander along Tongli Lakeview Hotel through lantern-lit gardens, enjoy traditional folk art, and partake in festive games. Hold a round silk fan and stroll leisurely along the water pavilions, listen to the soft Suzhou pingtan sung in the local Wu dialect, admire the elegant artistry of guzheng melodies, and immerse yourself in the enchanting Mid-Autumn night.

A Night of Lanterns

Sept.1~Oct.16, 2022

At Daguan Garden of Tongli Lakeview Hotel, immerse yourself in a Mid-Autumn night adorned with lanterns of mythical splendor: soaring phoenixes, jade rabbits encircling the moon, and carp leaping through the Dragon Gate. These intricate lanterns, crafted in diverse styles and vibrant hues, illuminate the waterside pavilions and corridors of the Suzhou-style garden, weaving an atmosphere of timeless elegance. This tranquil haven, Jiangnan-style water town, with expansive views of shimmering lakes, rolling hills and meticulously landscaped gardens, is truly the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy the beauty of lantern-lit nights.

Quyi- the Chinese Opera

Immerse Yourself in the Soft and Lyrical Storytelling of Suzhou Pingtan

Sept.10~11, 2022

19:00-20:00

Amid the songs of sanxian (three-stringed lute) and pipa (Chinese lute), immerse yourself in the soft and lyrical storytelling of Suzhou pingtan in the local Wu dialect. Daguan Garden has invited renowned pingtan artists to perform timeless classics, offering you a rare opportunity to experience the storytelling and ballad singing in Jiangnan-style cultural garden.

The Timeless Classics of Guzheng 

Sept.10~11, 2022

19:00-20:00

Daguan Garden has invited renowned guzheng masters to perform timeless classics. The songs of guzheng echo with the murmuring springs of Daguan Garden, like floating clouds, tugging at our heartstrings. It’s a wonderful place for you to enjoy such beautiful rhythms in Jiangnan-style cultural garden hotel!

Dancing Gracefully in Min-Autumn Night

Sept.10~11, 2022

19:00-20:00

A group of classical dancers dressed in Han-dynasty clothes and cheongsams are dancing gracefully to the rhythm of traditional melodies. Their movements flowing like water—lithe as willow branches, ethereal as fleeting swans. In the classical Chinese garden, you can enjoy the folk dance performances such as Mangzhong (Celebrating the Grain in Ear), Yunshuiyi (Clouds and Water Serenade), and Suzhou’s Splendor. Immerse yourself in an exquisitely refined Mid-Autumn night.

Playing Festive Games

Sept.10~11, 2022

17:30-20:30

In Daguan Garden, we’ve prepared a series of playful and engaging Mid-Autumn custom games for you to enjoy. Arrow Toss, Moon Scoop, Floral Sticker Challenge.

We sincere invite you and your family to delight in the unhurried charm of these timeless custom activities.

Lantern Riddles and River Lanterns

At Huaiyun Pavilion, a dazzling array of paper lanterns are adorned with a riddle. As you wander through the lantern-lit garden, take down a riddle and showcase your wit by solving it, then a delicate river lantern as your prize. When you come to the side of the land boat, release your lantern onto the glistening water, which twinkling like stars in the night. When you visit here during this season, please remember to stroll through Daguan Garden, to admire the lanterns and immerse yourself in the refined joy of a scholar-poet’s Mid-Autumn night.