Nanjing, where the project sits, is reputed as the ancient capital of six dynasties. The project is located within Zhongshan Mountain National Park, nestling against mountains and adjoining lakes. Local culture and history are integrated into bricks and tiles, which reflects modern people's pursuit of returning to original simplicity of life. Based on the natural setting and local historical context, the project created a destination that features the style of China's Republican Period (1912-1949), integrates with natural landscapes and provides diversified vacation experiences.

Beyond Design was founded in 2004, starting with high-end landscape design and tourist area master planning. For the last decade, it has become a comprehensive design practice that that works in four major fields, including characteristic town master planning, landscape design, architectural design, and urban &rural renewal.