Step into Yangzhou's Pi Shi Street where history comes alive! This 400-year-old lane dazzles with hipster bookshops and artisan workshops nestled in Qing-dynasty buildings. Follow the aroma of sesame candy to discover hidden antique stores selling lacquerware, then unwind at Biancheng Bookstore's loft café with local coffee. Don't miss nibbling Yangzhou fried rice at dusk when lanterns glow on the cobblestones.




















Everything you need to know about Pishi Street
Tingyu Villa: Yangzhou Water Lane Hotel stands out with its private garden featuring a stone bridge and lotus pond, once part of a 17th-century merchant estate. Guests enjoy hand-carved woodwork, paper lanterns, and morning tea rituals by the canal. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the ancient street’s rooftops and willow trees. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary heritage walking map and evening tea ceremony
Yangzhou Fu Di: Alley Residence lies just 2 minutes from Bishi Street’s most famous snack stalls. Enjoy early-morning access to Quanyuan Soup Dumplings and Chicken Noodle carts right outside the door. The hotel offers a customized food itinerary, including private cooking classes with local chefs and hidden alleyway tastings. All rooms feature **private balconies overlooking the bustling lanes and river reflections
Yangzhou Kids’ Realm: Family Stay specializes in immersive cultural experiences for children. Located steps from the Children’s Cultural Museum, it features a mini opera stage, clay sculpture workshop, and outdoor sandbox. Rooms use non-toxic paints and adjustable night lights. Daily programs include Hanfu role-play adventures and storytelling sessions. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants free shuttle service and a welcome gift pack for kids
Yinghua Fang: Yangzhou Slow Life Hotel is designed as a retro film photography gallery, inspired by 1930s Yangzhou snapshots. Its lobby displays a black-and-white frame corridor and a Qipao dressing station, while guest rooms showcase brass mirrors, rattan chandeliers, and paper umbrella art installations. The rooftop terrace captures stunning sunset silhouettes of the old town and pagoda reflections on water. Guests get free access to vintage props and a digital photo album upon check-in
Wenxin Ge: Hidden Courtyard Stay is nestled within a quiet alley off Bishi Street, housing a meditative garden with a koi pond and Ming Dynasty drainage system. The hotel doubles as a folk manuscript archive, offering guests afternoon workshops in antique book restoration. Private tours reveal secret passages linking to old teahouses and storytelling theatres. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for an exclusive guided heritage walk
Wenxin Ge: Hidden Courtyard Stay provides access to off-the-beaten-path heritage spots such as underground canals, former guildhalls, and silent story-telling theatres. Guests can join daily curated explorations into Yangzhou’s ‘water-city’ legacy, including visits to underground drainage tunnels and historic tea pavilions. The team delivers personalized maps and audio guides. Book through HopeGoo to unlock a private evening tour with a local storyteller
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