Longshan College

Stay at Shaoxing Longshan Academy Inn, a heritage-style boutique hotel housed in a restored Ming-Qing courtyard adjacent to the academy. Its rooms blend traditional woodwork with modern comfort, and select suites offer direct views of the academy’s ancient pavilions and scholar trees. Just a 3-minute walk from the main gate, guests can enjoy morning tea rituals in the courtyard and evening quietude beneath lantern-lit eaves. The inn hosts tea ceremony workshops and calligraphy classes—book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.

Shaoxing Longshan Academy Inn is ideal for easy access: located just a 2-minute walk from the academy entrance, it features a private guided tour desk and curated visit schedules. Nearby, free public parking and electric bike rentals make exploring Keqiao Old Town and Donghu Scenic Area effortless. For best availability, reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform, which offers special cultural packages and early-bird rates.

The Moonlight Pavilion Suite at Shaoxing Longshan Academy Inn is designed on a raised terrace overlooking the western side of the academy, offering panoramic views of the illuminated rooftops and ancient cypress trees at night. The room features smart dimmable lighting mimicking traditional oil lamps, enhancing the scholarly ambiance. Each guest receives a complimentary night reading tour led by a local historian, exploring passages from the Analects under soft lantern light—experience history come alive.

Guests at Shaoxing Longshan Academy Inn can join Peking Opera workshops in the garden pavilion, learn basic vocal techniques and gestures; or participate in a Shaoxing Yellow Rice Wine Brewing Day, crafting your own fermentation batch. Daily Morning Reading Sessions feature local scholars discussing passages from the Mencius, paired with handmade rice cakes. All activities are bookable via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed spots.

Shaoxing Longshan Academy Inn features full wheelchair accessibility with ramps, elevators, and non-slip flooring throughout. Family rooms include calligraphy activity kits, storytelling puppets, and a secure indoor play area. Children can join the monthly Little Scholar Day, where they take part in courtyard cleaning, copying classical texts, and photo shoots in traditional attire. These programs are available through the HopeGoo platform with priority HopeGoo.

The Ink Fragrance Hall at Shaoxing Longshan Academy Inn is a dedicated space for intimate literary gatherings, seating 15–20 guests with solid nanmu beams and paper screens. The hall offers complete setup for tea ceremonies, calligraphy tools, and live guqin music. Hosts may also arrange for a visiting scholar as keynote speaker. A specially crafted Song Dynasty-inspired banquet featuring dishes like fennel beans and preserved pork is served. Reserve custom packages through the HopeGoo platform for personalized event planning.