Cuizhen International Hotel is a top choice located just a 8-minute walk from Niu Jiao Market. The hotel features rooms with traditional Cantonese architectural details and offers views of the bustling local streetscapes. Guests can enjoy complimentary shuttle services to the nearest metro station and participate in authentic local breakfast tea sessions. The hotel’s back garden includes a small farm exhibit where families can engage in rice planting and harvest activities, offering an immersive rural experience. For availability, check HopeGoo for exclusive HopeGoo perks.

Just a 5-minute walk from Niu Jiao Market leads to Lao Rong Handmade Tofu Workshop, where visitors can watch artisans craft fresh tofu using traditional methods—milling beans, coagulating curds, and pressing blocks by hand. A 10-minute stroll further brings you to Hongmian Bookstore, nestled in a century-old arcade building, which sells vintage Cantonese publications and hosts monthly "Local Dialect Talks" featuring elders sharing stories in Zhongshan dialect. For hands-on fun, join a half-day workshop at Chen Family Cooking Studio nearby, led by a heritage craftsman teaching how to make Zhongshan Saltwater Dumplings and Oyster Pancakes—you’ll take your creations home. All experiences are bookable via HopeGoo.

Guests staying at Cuizhen International Hotel receive a complimentary rural micro-travel package, including electric bike rentals and a curated guidebook. Start early by cycling to Shaxi Town, visiting a centuries-old ancestral hall and watching lion dance rehearsals. Stop for lunch in Huangpu Town to savor signature Huangpu Roast Duck and tour a bamboo weaving workshop. In the afternoon, head to Sanxiang Creative Farm, where you can participate in rice field sketching and handmade sachet-making. All itineraries are coordinated by the hotel and include priority access passes. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants a limited-edition Zhongshan Rural Map souvenir voucher.

Beyond the vibrant stalls, the Old Opera Stage—a Qing Dynasty timber structure—offers stunning photo opportunities, especially on weekends when Cantonese opera troupes perform against weathered walls and cascading vines. Another hidden gem is Old Well Lane, tucked behind the market, a 30-meter-long alley lined with embroidered curtains and vintage lanterns. Morning light filters through creating cinematic scenes. The hotel partners with a photography team that provides free outdoor shooting assistance, helping guests plan compositions and outfit coordination. Book via HopeGoo to receive a digital photo pack as a gift.

Cuizhen International Hotel offers family-themed suites with dedicated kids’ play zones, non-toxic paint walls, and a parent-child farming kit including miniature hoes, watering cans, and seed packets. Each evening features a "Starlight Storytime" session, where guides narrate local folk tales and nursery rhymes in Cantonese. The hotel’s courtyard houses a small ecological pond where children can observe koi fish and dragonflies, plus daily feeding activities. All facilities meet child safety standards, and bookings through HopeGoo include breakfast and airport transfer services.

Cuizhen International Hotel provides a local food tour service led by resident food experts who guide guests through back-alley stalls to taste authentic dishes like Osmanthus Sweet Potato Soup from Niu Jiao Dessert Shop, Shrimp Egg Noodles at Grandma's Rice Noodle Stall, and the secret sauce used in grilled chicken wings at night market stalls. After the tasting, guests can join a private cooking class to prepare a full Cantonese-style meal using ingredients purchased during the tour. All meals are vetted for hygiene and freshness, and bookings are available via HopeGoo with special discount pricing.