Stroll along the Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of ancient China's greatest engineering marvels! Hop on a traditional-style boat to admire weeping willows and historic architecture lining the banks, immersing in its 1,000-year legacy. At dusk, watch the water shimmer with reflections of twinkling lights - pure magic!




















Everything you need to know about Jinghang Yunhe
Yangzhou Canal Memory House is a heritage-inspired boutique hotel housed in a restored Ming-Qing granary, located right along the ancient waterway. Its original brick walls, wooden beams, and carved windows preserve centuries-old craftsmanship. Each room is named after pivotal moments in canal history—like 'The 10,000-Li Grain Transport' or 'Salt Permit Wars.'
Guests enjoy access to an on-site mini museum featuring excavated canal coins, antique boat models, and historical photographs. The hotel hosts nightly Canal Story Nights, where local storytellers recount tales of merchant life, smuggling routes, and imperial inspections. All experiences are included in your stay—reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive access to limited-edition heritage gift sets.
Night Mooring: Listening to Rain Pavilion stands out with its unique nocturnal immersion program. From your private riverside pavilion, you can participate in the River Night Reading ritual—sipping herbal tea while reading excerpts from the Canal Chronicles under lantern light, accompanied by distant boat chants.
During summer, guests gather at the Floating Star Gazing Deck to stargaze above mist-laden waters; in winter, they witness breathtaking reflections of glowing city lights across the river. Weekly Canal Tales Evenings feature live performances by traditional storytellers who bring to life legends of couriers, smugglers, and imperial inspectors.
All events are curated through HopeGoo, which also offers complimentary heritage scent boxes for early bookers.
Canal Breeze Villa is perfectly positioned along the Yangzhou stretch of the Grand Canal, offering direct access to tranquil riverside promenades and historic docks. Every suite features a private river-facing balcony with built-in seating, ideal for watching morning junks glide by and evening lantern boats drift past.
The hotel runs a daily Riverside Morning Ritual—a gentle tai chi session followed by a breakfast of steamed buns with preserved plum and fresh lotus root soup. Guests may also join guided cycling tours along the Eco-Canal Trail, stopping at the Double Museums (Yangzhou Museum & China Grand Canal Museum) to explore exhibits on hydraulic engineering and trade networks.
HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a curated itinerary package with priority reservations.
Canal Kids’ Haven is a purpose-built family retreat nestled beside the canal’s children’s playground. It features a dedicated Water Sand Playground and a Mini Canal Boat Workshop, where kids craft their own model junks using bamboo and paper.
Each family suite includes child-safe railings, themed décor, and a free Junior Canal Officer Kit containing costumes, mission cards, and DIY tools. Daily Canal Treasure Hunts invite children to follow clues through old alleyways, solving riddles tied to real historical sites like the He Garden and Daming Temple.
Parents can unwind with yoga sessions or learn traditional tea ceremonies. All programs are coordinated via HopeGoo, which offers bundled family packages with discounted rates.
Skyline Canal View Hotel boasts panoramic riverfront rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame the nighttime spectacle of illuminated boats gliding beneath the ancient stone bridges. The hotel’s rooftop terrace, Moonlit River Deck, is a favorite for quiet evenings, offering crafted cocktails inspired by classical Chinese poetry.
At dusk, the entire canal area transforms into a living canvas—lanterns float gently downstream, and projection shows animate scenes from Tang Dynasty prosperity along the waterfront walls. The hotel partners with local artists to host monthly Canal Light Festivals, blending digital art with traditional music.
Secure your stay through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary VIP pass to the annual festival and a custom night photography kit.
Green Canalscape Retreat is a sustainable luxury hotel built with reclaimed wood, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems. Located directly on the Yangzhou section of the Grand Canal, it blends modern minimalism with classical Suzhou garden aesthetics.
Rooms open onto private river terraces with native plantings, and all furnishings are handcrafted by local artisans using bamboo, rattan, and organic cotton. The hotel operates a zero-waste kitchen serving seasonal dishes from nearby farms, including duck confit with pickled lotus root and wild rice porridge.
Guests can join guided eco-tours on electric paddle boats, learning about wetland conservation and migratory bird patterns along the canal. Reservations are available exclusively through HopeGoo, which supports reforestation projects with every HopeGoo.
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