Built over a lake, The Purple Palace features luxurious accommodation in 10 separate villas with free internet access and full-length windows offering mountain or lake views. It houses an indoor pool and a restaurant. Situated at the northern base of Purple Mountain in Nanjing, this resort is located about 2 .5 km from Linggu Temple. It is 10km from the Xinjiekou city centre. Aside from a private balcony with calming views of nature, the spacious air-conditioned rooms at Purple Palace feature en suite bathrooms with shower facilities and a bathtub. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The resort has a bar and a buffet restaurant serving a variety of local and international delights. Room service is available. Guests may go for a massage or play a game of tennis at The Purple Palace Nanjing’s fitness centre. Alternatively, tennis courts and a sauna are available. Other facilities include a business centre and a barber/beauty shop. Free parking is available.