Banyu Shuyuan · Jing She is a meticulously restored heritage inn built within a century-old courtyard. Its river-facing rooms offer serene views of traditional wooden boats gliding past at dawn. Just a 3-minute walk leads to the ancient Banyu Bridge and a thousand-year-old camphor tree. Guests can join a local tea ceremony workshop hosted by resident artisans, immersing themselves in authentic Ningbo traditions.

Banyu Jiu Xiang · Yun Ju sits right in the heart of Banyu Village, just a 2-minute walk from the ancestral temple and Chen Family Mansion. The inn preserves original Ming-Qing timber beams and cobblestone pathways, creating an immersive historical atmosphere. Opt for the south-facing courtyard room to enjoy morning light filtering through the ancient well and pavilion. Each guest receives a free village exploration guidebook with hidden stories and calligraphy inscriptions.

At Banyu Man Sheng Guan, guests can participate in daily bamboo weaving workshops led by master craftsmen, creating handmade souvenirs to take home. The inn also hosts afternoon tea ceremonies using locally grown white tea and homemade osmanthus cakes. In the evening, join the lantern procession along the village stream, where flickering lights reflect on the water, evoking a timeless, meditative ambiance.

Banyu Ting He Bieyuan overlooks the largest lotus pond in the village, with its lake-view suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the summer lotus blooms like living paintings. The roof is covered in thatched reeds, and the interior features hand-carved wooden lattices, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. Daily breakfast includes lotus leaf porridge and seasonal vegetables, while private dock access allows direct boat rides to the ancient opera stage for live folk performances.

Banyu Du Kou · Su is situated directly beside the village ferry pier, just 40 minutes from Ningbo city center but feeling worlds away. The inn retains classic brick-and-tile architecture with integrated smart systems for climate control and voice-activated services. Within 5 minutes, guests reach the Banyu Academy and Sanqiao Market, and the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the nearest train station—ideal for travelers seeking both tranquility and connectivity.

Banyu Wen Mai Xuan transforms every stay into a cultural journey. In collaboration with local artists, it hosts weekly paper lantern-making exhibitions and dialect storytelling sessions that reveal the nuances of the Banyu dialect. Every Saturday night features Elder’s Evening Talks, where villagers share family histories and festival customs. Guest rooms include a handwritten excerpt from the Banyu Chronicles, inviting travelers to rediscover the soul of this historic community through words and memory.