Yixing Yaohu Hotel

Yixing Yaohu Hotel (宜兴尧湖酒店) is a luxury-category hotel on Chayuan Road in Zhangzhu Town, beside the Yaohu International Convention and Exhibition Center. Zhangzhu lies in the hilly southwest of Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, an area known for tea plantations, bamboo-covered hills and caves, and it is considerably quieter than the urban centre of Yicheng. The hotel's lake setting and countryside surroundings make it a retreat-style stay rather than a city-centre business hotel.

The property is positioned next to the convention and exhibition centre, so it combines resort character with conference functions. Listed room types are Deluxe Rooms, Lake-view Rooms and Suites, and the lake-view rooms are the natural choice for guests who want the water outlook. Listed amenities include the lake setting, restaurants, a spa and a conference centre.

Dining is provided by the on-site restaurants, which generally offer breakfast and regional Jiangsu cooking. Local specialities in this part of Yixing include bamboo shoots, freshwater fish and tea-infused dishes, and menus in the area commonly feature them. The spa gives guests a place to relax after hiking in the nearby hills or visiting tea farms.

Service is oriented toward conference delegates, tour groups and leisure guests seeking a rural escape. Because Zhangzhu is some distance from the Yicheng city centre and from Yixing railway station, visitors typically arrive by taxi, private car or arranged transfer, and should plan the journey in advance. The area is a convenient starting point for the Bamboo Sea and other scenic spots in southwest Yixing. Typical nightly rates run about CNY 750-1100 (approximately $110-162 USD), the highest tier among the city's non-villa hotels. Prices rise at weekends and during national holidays, so checking live rates on Trip.com or Booking.com is recommended. The hotel suits visitors who value scenery and a spa over proximity to city nightlife.