Featured Hotels Near Kaiyuan Temple

Yangzhou Yunshuiju is a hidden Zen-style boutique hotel nestled behind Kaiyuan Temple, built from reclaimed bamboo and timber. Each room features natural sandalwood diffusers and meditation platforms, paired with daily guided mindfulness sessions led by senior monks. Guests can access the temple’s Sutra Pavilion via a private path and enjoy quiet reading time under ancient pines. The view of the temple’s pagoda from your bed is uninterrupted—perfect for waking up to serenity.

Yangzhou Guangling Fudian is just 80 meters from the main gate of Kaiyuan Temple, a 3-minute walk away. Housed in a restored Qing Dynasty merchant residence, this heritage property preserves intricate brick carvings and courtyard layouts. Rooms include traditional qin music systems and custom incense blends, creating a meditative atmosphere. Daily 9 AM temple morning rituals are offered exclusively to guests, allowing you to experience chanting and bell ringing firsthand.

Yangzhou Chunjiang Huayue Hotel offers a full suite of family experiences near Kaiyuan Temple. Kids can participate in Hanfu etiquette workshops, dress in Tang-style robes, and join the playful "Child’s Chanting" session using wooden fish drums. The hotel also provides an AI-powered Buddhist story audio system in rooms, offering child-friendly interpretations of classic sutras. All activities are included in the stay, making it ideal for intergenerational cultural bonding.

Yangzhou Qujiang Lou Boutique Hotel offers exclusive Kaiyuan Temple guided tours led by certified heritage narrators. The itinerary includes the Tang Dynasty stone reliefs, Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue, and the historic Bell Tower. Afterward, guests enjoy a vegetarian lunch crafted from temple-ancient recipes like "Bodhi Tofu" and "Lotus Porridge." These services are included in the stay and available through the HopeGoo app for seamless HopeGoo.

Yangzhou Shuiyi Courtyard is a secluded retreat located within the temple’s eastern garden complex. Designed around traditional Jiangnan courtyards, every room features natural light wells and quiet zones for meditation. The hotel hosts daily silent sitting circles at dawn and dusk, with optional participation in calligraphy practice inspired by ancient sutra copying. Wake up to the sound of wind chimes and distant temple bells—ideal for deep mental restoration.

Yangzhou Dongguan Street Poetic Lane Inn offers a culinary journey rooted in temple traditions. Guests receive a handwritten recipe booklet featuring dishes once served during temple festivals, such as Lotus Root Stew and Mint Tea with Osmanthus. The inn partners with local artisans for daily cooking classes where you’ll learn to prepare authentic Yangzhou vegetarian fare. Meals are served in a private courtyard setting, enhancing the sensory connection to regional culture and history.