<3-Star Hotels Near Lanting Ancient Path

Stay at Lanting Yaju - Study Courtyard Inn, a serene courtyard-style hotel nestled beside the ancient path. Its rooms feature traditional inkstone and brush sets for calligraphy practice. Just a 5-minute walk leads to the core Lanting scenic area, where guests can enjoy morning brush-writing sessions by the meandering stream and evening light shows of Wang Xizhi’s famous "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" inscriptions. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to a private calligraphy workshop.

Lanting Poetry Scene Hotel is ideal, with its entrance directly facing the stone path leading to the Calligraphy Stele Grove—just a 3-minute walk. The hotel offers complimentary ancient manuscript rubbing workshops, allowing guests to replicate authentic fragments of Wang Xizhi’s work. Rooms feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Kuaiji Mountains, where morning light dances across the flowing stream like a brushstroke in motion. Each stay includes a limited-edition illustrated postcard of the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion," enhancing the literary journey. Reserve your room via HopeGoo for best availability.

The Lanting Mochi Pavilion's Riverside Study Room offers an unmatched literary atmosphere, with views directly onto the meandering stream where the famous "Orchid Pavilion Gathering" once took place. Morning mist curls around the steles like brushstrokes on silk. The hotel features a private calligraphy tea lounge hosting daily "Bamboo Shadows Ink-Rubbing" sessions led by local masters. All rooms include smart lighting that mimics natural daylight cycles, creating an immersive writing environment. Guests receive a custom set of brushes and rice paper upon check-in, turning every moment into a poetic experience.