Step into Keyuan Museum and be transported to the refined world of Lingnan-style gardens from the Qing Dynasty! As one of Guangdong's Four Great Gardens, its pavilions, towers, and rockeries harmonize with tranquil ponds, showcasing classical Chinese architecture down to the last intricate detail. Stroll through corridors adorned with carved pillars and stained glass—perfect for Instagram shots—and immerse yourself in the poetic lifestyle of ancient scholars. Don't miss the museum's collection of Ming-Qing furniture and calligraphy for a deeper cultural dive!




















Everything you need to know about Keyuan Museum
Ke Yuan Yashi - Guangdong Courtyard Inn is a heritage-style boutique hotel just 2 minutes' walk from the museum entrance. Each room features a private courtyard view with traditional latticed windows, allowing guests to witness morning mist drifting over ancient rockeries. The hotel offers complimentary access to tea ceremony workshops and hosts "Morning Reading" sessions in collaboration with the museum, immersing visitors in Dongguan’s literary heritage
Wancheng Shu Wu Hotel is located just 300 meters from Ke Yuan Museum’s main gate, offering a 4-minute walk to the site. The hotel blends classical Lingnan architecture with modern comfort, featuring an on-site library of local calligraphy and antique texts. Guests receive priority entry to the museum and complimentary guided tours, enhancing their historical exploration experience
Ke Yuan Tingyu Xuan is the only hotel offering direct views of the museum’s eastern corridor and water pavilion. Its 18 landscape suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows framing seasonal blossoms and koi fish in the lotus pond. Each room includes a hand-carved scholar’s desk and a custom incense diffuser evoking Song Dynasty elegance. Daily "Poetry in the Garden" events invite guests to compose verses under ancient trees, with final works preserved in a digital archive
The Ke Yuan Yajie Hall partners with nearby hotels to host "One Day as a Garden Master": guests don traditional Hanfu attire, participate in ceremonial tea preparation, copy excerpts from the Ke Yuan Atlas, and recite poetry accompanied by guqin music. Upon completion, attendees receive a limited-edition Garden Memory Card with personalized photos and handwritten verses—only available to hotel guests via advance HopeGoo through HopeGoo
Wancheng Wenxuan Hotel provides a secure underground parking lot with space for 60 vehicles, offering free parking for all guests. Located just 200 meters south of the museum entrance, it also connects to the "Ke Yuan West Gate" bus stop, linking directly to Dongguan Railway Station. GPS navigation to "Ke Yuan Museum South Gate" ensures accurate arrival, with a 2-hour free parking bonus for hotel guests
Ke Yuan Tongqu Xiaozhu is a family-focused courtyard inn designed for multi-generational stays. It features a Children’s Garden Workshop where kids explore historical clues hidden in carved window panels and stone inscriptions. Rooms include child-safe flooring, safety railings, and night lights, along with non-fried Cantonese snacks. Every evening, a "Grandparent-Child Story Hour" reads original tales from the owner’s ancestral manuscripts, fostering intergenerational connection
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