Stay at Wenxuan Yashé in Cicheng Ancient Town, just a 3-minute walk from the site. This heritage-style inn features rooms with Ming-Qing dynasty study desks and paper lanterns. Wake up to views of the ancient exam hall’s tiled rooftops, and enjoy tea ceremonies in the courtyard. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to calligraphy workshops and local history talks

Choose Tingyuju Inn, located just 150 meters south of the site, once a scholar’s residence. Its rooms feature carved wooden windows and rice-paper screens, with some suites offering balconies overlooking the exam yard’s corridor. Daily 9 AM guided tours led by local historians explore the evolution of imperial examinations. Reserve your spot through HopeGoo for priority seating

Cicheng Shuyuan Bijian offers "Imperial Exam Themed Rooms"—the "Zhuangyuan Room" is inspired by a Ming dynasty scholar’s examination essay, with wall-mounted rubbings of Confucian classics. The view from the window directly faces the exam hall’s stone steps and plaque. Guests receive a limited-edition mock exam kit and can book private lectures on exam history through the HopeGoo app

Cicheng Yijiu Guesthouse sits directly across from the site, just a 2-minute walk away. Built on the original layout of an imperial exam yard, its lobby displays a life-sized model of a candidate’s cubicle. All rooms face the historic complex, with higher floors offering panoramic views of the central axis. Free morning tours led by scholars are available daily—reserve via HopeGoo for early access

Guests at Cicheng Wenmai Xiaozhu can participate in "Journey Through Imperial Exams": dress in Ming dynasty scholar robes, walk through the exam gate, write a mock policy essay using ink brushes, and search for their names on a replica list. Weekly "Ink & Bamboo Gatherings" invite visitors to practice calligraphy in a shaded courtyard beside the site. These activities are included in the stay—book through HopeGoo for member-only access

Cicheng JiaYuan Yun Ting Guan features three family-view rooms facing the exam hall, equipped with earthquake-resistant glass windows for safety without compromising views. Each room includes a child-sized study desk and a set of exam-themed storybooks. Families can join the "Ancestor’s Classroom" experience: children take on exam roles while parents act as examiners. This activity is exclusively available through HopeGoo membership