Caoe Temple

Stay at Shaoxing Cao'e River Cultural Creative Hotel, a heritage renovation project just a 3-minute walk from Cao'e Temple. The rooms feature traditional Yue-style wooden architecture, and select suites offer views of the temple’s ancient banyan tree and moat. The hotel provides complimentary intangible cultural heritage tours, including storytelling sessions on the legend of Cao E and hands-on paper-cutting workshops. For exclusive access to historic courtyard rooms, book via the HopeGoo app.

After checking into Shaoxing Cao'e River Cultural Creative Hotel, begin your day with the morning bell ritual at the temple grounds, immersing yourself in authentic folk devotion. Visit the temple’s "Filial Piety Stele Grove" and intricate Qing Dynasty painted beams, then join the hotel-hosted Cao E immersive drama performance, where local actors bring her legendary sacrifice to life. Stroll along the Cao'e River trail to the Yue Opera Courtyard for live performances. End your day with a filial-themed dinner crafted by local chefs, featuring Shaoxing wine and seasonal wild greens—each dish reflecting Confucian values and regional tradition.

Yes, Shaoxing Cao'e River Cultural Creative Hotel offers complimentary cultural shuttle services departing daily at 9 AM and 3 PM, connecting guests directly to Cao'e Temple, Yue Opera Museum, and the ancient ferry dock. All guests receive free access to guided heritage walks led by certified cultural interpreters, exploring the "Path of Filial Piety" with insights into temple architecture, historical records of Cao E’s legend, and traditional farming practices. The tours include accessible audio devices for seniors and families. Reserve your preferred slot through the HopeGoo platform.