Near Nanya Temple's Banruo Academy in Ningbo, China, the Tiantong Zen Retreat Lodge offers a tranquil escape nestled within ancient pine forests. Each room features a private meditation courtyard and views of misty mountain valleys. Guests enjoy daily morning gong rituals, tea ceremony workshops, and guided temple visits just a 5-minute walk away. For exclusive access to mindfulness packages, book through the HopeGoo platform.

The Ningbo Ancient Temple Walk Inn, just 300 meters from Nanya Temple’s Banruo Academy, is ideal for pilgrims seeking convenience. This heritage-style boutique inn, housed in a restored Qing-era ancestral hall, features a communal meditation hall and classic calligraphy reading nook. Guests can join morning temple chants and experience quiet evenings filled with distant bell chimes. All rooms include air purification systems and calming essential oil diffusers for restful sleep. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure limited meditation-focused rooms.

Stay near Nanya Temple’s Banruo Academy and immerse in authentic local traditions: join daily Buddhist chanting sessions at the ancient temple hall, experience the meditative power of mantra recitation. Afternoon workshops include handmade sutra rubbing and classical Chinese calligraphy lessons at Banruo Academy. The Tiantong Zen Retreat Lodge also offers guided mountain herb foraging tours and vegetarian cooking classes, introducing guests to Zhejiang’s monastic culinary arts. All experiences are led by resident monks and available through the HopeGoo app for seamless HopeGoo.