Featured Hotels Near City Square

Shaoxing Grand Hotel offers panoramic views of City Square and the surrounding historical buildings from its upper-floor rooms, including a direct vista of the Ming Dynasty stone fountain at the square's center. The hotel provides a private walkway to the square and complimentary electric scooters for exploring nearby Bazi Bridge District and Fushan Park, making it ideal for travelers seeking both comfort and cultural immersion.

Shaoxing Ancient City Stay is located just 3 minutes’ walk south of City Square, with every room offering views of the 14th-century stone fountain. The hotel blends Yue Opera motifs with contemporary design, featuring smart voice-controlled systems and locally inspired breakfasts. At night, guests can stroll along the Xiao River Path to Dongchangfang Old Alley to taste authentic fermented bean curd and yellow wine stewed chicken, capturing the essence of traditional Shaoxing life.

Stay at Shaoxing Grand Hotel and begin your day with a morning calligraphy workshop in the hotel’s courtyard. Then walk to City Square’s Yue Culture Exhibition Hall. Enjoy lunch at Xianheng Restaurant, where you can sample preserved mustard pork and Shaoxing rice wine. In the afternoon, take the hotel’s circular waterway shuttle to Chen Garden, admiring classical gardens and Lu You poetry steles. End your day with a Yue Opera recital at a tea house in Nanmen Old Street, all without long commutes—perfect for deep cultural engagement.

Shaoxing Ancient City Stay provides a free daily tour called "Tracing Shaoxing" departing at 9:00 AM, leading guests through Fushan Pagoda, Calligrapher’s Hometown, and Sanjiangkou Ancient Dock. The guides are local cultural historians who share stories behind the Wang Xizhi ink pool legend and carp leaping over the dragon gate folklore. The hotel also hosts intangible heritage workshops, where guests can craft Shaoxing paper cuts or bronze gongs, ending with a commemorative Lu Xun Memorial postcard.

Shaoxing Grand Hotel Kids Wing is the only family-focused accommodation nearby, featuring a mini academy area and an interactive folk story wall where children can learn about The White Snake Legend and Liang Zhu via touchscreens. Outside, the Family Eco Garden grows native Shaoxing rice and lotus flowers, where kids can participate in rice planting. Each evening includes a lantern procession along the Xiao River, carrying handmade paper lanterns—a magical experience that blends nature and tradition.

The Skyline Suite at Shaoxing Ancient City Stay features a 360-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling window and adjustable smart glass, perfect for capturing reflections of the City Square fountain by day and illuminated ancient towers by night. The hotel offers free equipment rental, including macro lenses and tripods, and has a dedicated outdoor photography corner facing the sunlit Bazi Bridge. Visit during the spring equinox for the golden hour when sunlight glances off the eaves of Lu Xun’s former residence, creating a rare cinematic moment.