MGM Huafu Hotel, Xiangshan State Guesthouse Zhuhai: A Lingnan Oasis Hidden in the Bustling City

MGM Huafu Hotel Zhuhai. Location: Nestled at the southern foot of Fenghuang Mountain, the hotel embraces lush hills behind and overlooks the shimmering waters of Xiangshan Lake. Spanning over 76,000 square meters, it features merely 140+ rooms and villas, offering an urban escape. Led by Academician He Jingtang, with collaborations from CCD Design Group and Tino Kwan Lighting, the hotel transforms traditional Cantonese garden elements like "Four Waters Converging in the Hall" and "Scenery Shifting with Every Step" into a contemporary masterpiece. Tea terraces cascade in emerald layers, water features meander like ancient winding streams, and pavilions blend harmoniously into the landscape. A pinnacle of Chinese heritage and modern luxury, MGM Huafu is MGM's premium brand embodying the essence of "Contemporary Chinese Living." The name "Huafu" combines the brilliance of "Hua" (splendor) and the elegance of "Fu" (mansion), reinterpreting Eastern culture through a global lens. Poetic seclusion unfolds across courtyards and gardens. With only 147 rooms, the low-density layout ensures each window frames a painting. Even standard rooms feature private gardens or balconies, while standalone villas offer bamboo-lined courtyards and water-inspired retreats—where birdsong and mountain breezes blur the line between city and sanctuary. A culinary journey through Lingnan: Three restaurants, each with its own charm. - **Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant**: Cantonese cuisine infused with Jiangnan's delicacy and Sichuan's boldness. Signature dishes like "Steamed Starfish with Dried Scallops and Preserved Vegetables" celebrate seasonal flavors. - Breakfast delights: Bamboo-pressed noodles, seafood congee, and fluffy Malay cakes evoke a traditional Cantonese morning. **Xiangshan Lake Park**: A direct path from the hotel's back gate leads to the cloud trail—just a 30-minute walk. **Fenghuang Mountain Hiking**: Sunrise hikes reveal tea pickers dotting terraced fields; post-rain, mist drapes the peaks like silk. **Cultural explorations**: - Meixi Archway's historical legacy, - Tangjia Ancient Town's century-old charm, - Huitong Village's blend of past and present—all ideal for cultural strolls. Lingnan's landscapes have long inspired literati as "grand seclusion within the city." MGM Huafu at Xiangshan State Guesthouse is a modern *Yuan Ye*, where pavilions punctuate like verses and flowing water rhymes—a utopian dream penned for urban souls.