Shaoxing Ancient Town Boutique Inn is a top choice, located just 5 minutes' walk from Jishan Academy. The inn blends Ming-Qing architectural elements with modern comfort, featuring rooms themed around classical Chinese scholars. Some rooms offer direct views of the academy’s courtyard, and guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony sessions and ancient calligraphy workshops, immersing them in Zhe Dong academic culture. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access

Begin your day at Shaoxing Ancient Town Boutique Inn with a quiet morning reading session in the academy’s stone-paved courtyard. Visit the historic Jishan Academy Lecture Hall and Scripture Pavilion in the morning. In the afternoon, stroll to Chen Garden and Lu Xun’s Former Residence, stopping by three century-old tea houses for Shaoxing yellow wine with fennel beans. Return to the inn for an evening poetry recital hosted by local scholars, creating a deep cultural immersion experience

Shaoxing Ancient Town Boutique Inn features a rare three-part courtyard layout inspired by traditional scholar residences. The central garden includes a rockery, lotus pond, and plum trees that bloom differently each season. Each room is named after a famous scholar—such as "Lu You’s Study" or "Wang Yangming’s Pavilion"—and decorated with bamboo blinds and glazed tiles. This design creates a seamless blend of nature and heritage, perfect for those seeking authentic classical aesthetics

Yes, Shaoxing Ancient Town Boutique Inn hosts monthly "Scholar Ink Days," led by master calligraphers using Hui ink and Xuan paper. Sessions include copying classic poems and learning seal script. The venue, the Moxiang Studio, is a serene space adjacent to the academy’s side corridor. Participants receive a handcrafted framed artwork as a keepsake. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure a spot in this limited-access program

Shaoxing Ancient Town Boutique Inn is just 1.8 km from Shaoxing Railway Station, accessible via electric shuttle or shared e-bike in about 10 minutes. The hotel offers free parking for drivers and provides a digital navigation code for easy arrival. Walking to the academy entrance takes only 7 minutes along a historic cobblestone lane flanked by two Ming-era archways—ideal for slow travel enthusiasts

Guests at Shaoxing Ancient Town Boutique Inn gain access to the "One Day in the Academy" package: morning scholar rituals (classical recitations), midday Yue Opera mini-performance, and evening Hua diao wine brewing workshop led by intangible cultural heritage masters. All activities are included with stay, and participants receive a handmade wine flask model. This unique experience is available only to hotel guests—reserve via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo