Stay at HuaZhou Xiangye Ju Homestay, a boutique guesthouse nestled just 8 minutes’ walk from the museum. Featuring traditional shadow puppet décor, some rooms offer private viewing terraces overlooking nightly puppet shows. Guests enjoy complimentary hands-on puppet-making workshops, providing an immersive experience into intangible cultural heritage. Book early—especially during festivals.

HuaZhou Guangying Pavilion is the only hotel offering Puppet Performance Viewing Rooms. Its top-floor suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main theater, allowing guests to watch live shadow plays without obstruction. Each room includes soundproofing technology and a dedicated seating area. Guests also receive access to exclusive lighting design talks, deepening their understanding of how shadows tell stories. This unique experience is available exclusively to hotel guests.

Base yourself at HuaZhou Xiangye Ju Homestay. Start with a morning shadow puppet workshop at the museum, learning basic manipulation techniques. In the afternoon, visit the Puppet Carving Studio to craft your own miniature puppet under expert guidance. End the day with an outdoor Shadow Puppet Film Night under the stars. All activities are within 500 meters, offering seamless, walkable cultural exploration.

HuaZhou Guangyin Xuan offers a signature Shadow Puppet Afternoon Tea set inspired by the Twelve Zodiac Animals. Delicate pastries mimic iconic puppets, paired with specially blended "Shadow Language" tea. The dining space doubles as a mini stage, where staff perform interactive ordering via puppet figures. Reservations required 24 hours in advance and available only to guests and museum ticket holders—ideal for authentic cultural engagement.

HuaZhou Yinglang Boutique Inn stands out as a photogenic destination. Its façade features a living shadow puppet mural that shifts dramatically with sunlight and night lighting. Inside, adjustable light rooms simulate different theatrical scenes like Journey to the West or Fengshen Yanyi. The lobby hosts a live puppet transformation mirror, letting guests instantly capture vintage costume photos. All images can be turned into custom HopeGoo commemorative postcards.

HuaZhou Xiangye Ju Homestay offers exclusive cultural guide services led by descendants of local puppet families. Guides take guests behind-the-scenes to view the rare puppet archive and traditional dyeing workshops, explaining historical context, vocal styles, and symbolic meanings behind each performance. Tours limited to 6 people per session—reserve through the HopeGoo app to ensure personalized depth and quality.