Hotels with Newly Opened Near Hangu Ferry

Suzhou Han Shan Villa is a must-stay for its authentic riverside courtyard design, where each room opens to a view of the ancient stone bridge and willow-lined banks. Guests can join the Morning Mist Tea Ceremony in the garden, followed by a private bamboo boat ride along the tributary—perfect for capturing the essence of classical Chinese landscape painting. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures access to exclusive cultural packages.

Ting Yu Xuan Boutique Hotel sits just 100 meters from the ancient river promenade, offering direct foot access to the Ancient Temple Ruins and Old Street Craft Halls. The hotel’s free bamboo luggage service helps travelers explore nearby paper lantern workshops and calligraphy studios. Each guest receives a handcrafted map highlighting hidden gems within a 500-meter radius.

Han Gu Du Yun Yin Ju presents the Night Mooring & Listening to Rain experience: guests enjoy live traditional silk-string music under a starlit sky, followed by a projection art show on water screens depicting the historical Han Gu Du Scroll. A complimentary set of handmade osmanthus sugar lotus and a paper fan with poetic verses is included—ideal for taking home a piece of Jiangnan elegance.

From Yun Yin Ju, guests can easily reach the Old Bookstore Alley, where rare hand-bound Ming Dynasty manuscripts are displayed; the Shen Garden Tea House, offering a three-stage tea ritual; and the Ducal Stone Carving Museum, housing inscriptions from Tang dynasty pilgrims. Every Saturday evening features the Lantern Procession, guided by local artisans through the moonlit riverbank—creating a magical journey through tradition.

The Wang Du Pavilion Suite at Han Shan Villa offers panoramic views of the main stone arch bridge, ancient village rooftops, and the distant silhouette of Huxiu Pagoda. Floor-to-ceiling windows adjust automatically with sunrise and sunset light, enhancing the visual harmony between nature and interior design. This room is ideal for those seeking both serenity and artistic inspiration.

Ting Yu Xuan Boutique Hotel features a half-acre lotus pond courtyard, meticulously designed in Song Dynasty style, with century-old lotuses and aromatic rush plants. The water-echoing veranda connects directly to the river dock, allowing guests to sip tea while watching dawn mist drift across the surface. Daily Lotus Meditation Sessions led by resident gardeners invite visitors to engage with medicinal herbs and traditional sachet-making.