The hotel is located at the southern foot of Ziyang Mountain, on the banks of the Xin’an River, to the south of the 5A-rated Huizhou Ancient City (She County) – one of China’s four great ancient cities. It sits adjacent to the “Yuliang Dam,” often hailed as the “Dujiangyan of Jiangnan,” and stands on the very birthplace of Hui culture and the Huizhou merchant tradition. The character Hui (徽) itself signifies beauty. This site is not only where the renowned Confucian scholar Zhu Xi once delivered his lectures, but also a historic place praised by the great poet Li Bai as an immortal dwelling.Designed by a team of award‑winning architects from the German Red Dot Design Awards, and brought to life by hundreds of master craftsmen specializing in Huizhou‑style architecture, the hotel complex spans 12,000 square metres and represents the largest Huizhou‑style garden hotel ensemble in She County. Embracing the aesthetic principles of Huizhou architecture and the classic “Four Waters Converging to the Central Courtyard” layout, the property integrates modern smart‑home systems into its scenic guest rooms, all offering tranquil views of Huizhou’s mountains and waters. Surrounded by interconnected courtyards with whitewashed walls and black tiled roofs, guests can fully immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of traditional Hui culture. The hotel’s greenery coverage reaches 60%.Phase I features four distinctive Huizhou‑style courtyards – Yuliang Yard, Ziyang Yard, Misty Rain Yard, and Wenjin Yard – along with a smart‑home system, meeting rooms, a river‑view restaurant, a chess and card room, a river‑view gym, a riverside swimming pool, a tea house, a Hui Culture Exhibition Hall, an outdoor lawn, and riverside leisure zones. Nestled among mountains and rivers, the hotel restores the authentic essence of a holiday retreat – replacing clamour with nature, soothing the soul with serenity, and creating a spiritual sanctuary amid the landscape. Guests can immerse themselves in the rich Hui cultural atmosphere, enjoy hands‑on Huizhou intangible‑heritage experiences, and receive attentive, personalised butler service – all while being enveloped in the graceful charm of Jiangnan.
"Three generations of us traveled to southern Anhui, and for the last two nights, we chose Ziyang Yanyu Hotel to perfectly conclude our trip.
Firstly, the hotel's location is quiet yet convenient, overlooking the ancient city of Huizhou across the river, only 1.7 kilometers away, with very convenient access to restaurants nearby.
Secondly, as a newly opened hotel, it features Huizhou-style architecture, with blue bricks and gray tiles, fully intelligent systems, and impeccable cleanliness. We are grateful to the receptionist for upgrading us to a room with a view; enjoying a drink and a bath while overlooking the Yuliang Dam in the evening was wonderful! Breakfast was semi-buffet on the first day and fully buffet on the second. Although the selection wasn't extensive, the quality was excellent!
Finally, I must commend the service. The entire team was well-trained, friendly, and attentive!
I would definitely recommend it to others!"