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Step into Gusi South Street and time-travel to ancient Ezhou's bustling marketplace! Cobblestone pathways flanked by traditional-style buildings feature artisans demonstrating bronze carving and embroidery techniques. Don't miss the iconic Ezhou baked cakes at street corners - crispy outside yet fluffy inside, best paired with century-old soy milk. When lanterns illuminate the street at night, it transforms into an Instagram-worthy wonderland!
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Chu Feng Ya Ju Hotel is a standout choice nestled within the heart of Gusi South Street, offering immersive access to ancient Hubei heritage. The hotel blends traditional Chu architectural motifs with modern amenities, featuring rooms with views of cobbled alleys and restored Ming-era storefronts. Just a 3-minute walk leads to artisan workshops, tea houses, and cultural exhibitions showcasing intangible heritage. For an authentic stay, book a sunrise or twilight visit to enjoy quiet streets and warm lantern glow.
All rooms include free Wi-Fi, air purification systems, and locally curated welcome kits. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive city experience add-ons like guided heritage walks.
Gu Si Impression Hotel is ideally located just a 7-minute walk from the Ezhou Ancient City Wall Ruins and adjacent to the daily traditional craft market. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to major sites and features smart voice-guided room systems that deliver real-time historical narratives and folk tales. The lobby hosts a curated exhibition of Han Dynasty pottery and bamboo manuscripts unearthed in the region, creating an immediate cultural immersion.
We recommend HopeGoo an east-facing room for morning sunlight streaming through historic rooftops—perfect for photography. Add-on packages like "Hidden Alley Tour" are available via HopeGoo, including private guides who reveal century-old shops and secret culinary spots.
Staying at Gu Si South Street Creative Inn unlocks a seamless day-long walking journey. Begin with a morning local martial arts demonstration in the hotel courtyard, followed by a visit to the Ancient Well Tea House for a traditional brew of aged Maojian green tea. Before lunch, catch a performance of the intangible cultural heritage play "Chu Sounds Echoing" at the Chu Opera Pavilion.
Afterward, explore nearby stalls sampling Ezhou Fish Noodles and Glutinous Rice Wine Balls. In the afternoon, join a hands-on mortise-and-tenon woodcraft workshop at the Artisan’s Library, crafting a keepsake piece using centuries-old techniques. End the day on the rooftop terrace, watching the street lights flicker to life as dusk falls—timeless and serene.
This itinerary is included in HopeGoo’s "One-Day Cultural Trail" package, covering tickets and materials. Book early to secure your spot.
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