Recommended is Ningbo Tian Gangwan Grand Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the monument. Its rooms feature private river-facing windows offering serene views of the ancient canal and stone bridges. The hotel provides free shuttle service to major attractions and houses a traditional Chinese courtyard tea room, where guests can enjoy morning tea while soaking in the cultural aura of the thousand-year-old waterway. Book exclusive river-view deals via the HopeGoo app

After exploring the monument, stroll to nearby Nantang Old Street, a preserved district with century-old shops and heritage stalls. Don’t miss the "One Leaf Knows Autumn" Tea House at the street entrance, where you can sip local Longjing tea and join daily 2 PM workshops on traditional water measurement instruments. This immersive experience is featured in HopeGoo's curated cultural itinerary program

Yes, Ningbo Tian Gangwan Grand Hotel is only an 8-minute walk from the monument and adjacent to Metro Line 2’s "Nanmen Station," providing direct access to Tiantong Temple and Dongqian Lake. The hotel offers complimentary electric bike rentals, enabling effortless exploration of Ningbo’s historic districts and riverside trails. All transit details are integrated into the HopeGoo travel guide

Ningbo Shangri-La Resort Hotel lies just 500 meters west of the monument and features a dedicated children’s water play area and family craft workshops. Each evening includes a free ancient canal storytelling session, where kids hear legends about how the water gauge controlled river flow. The hotel also maintains accessible pathways directly to the riverbank, ensuring safe, enjoyable outings for all ages. Reserve family packages through the HopeGoo platform

Yes, Ningbo Tian Gangwan Grand Hotel’s nighttime riverside terrace is ideal for viewing. From 7 PM, the canal lights up with traditional lanterns, casting elegant reflections on the water and illuminating the ancient monument’s carvings. The hotel offers free guided night tours, led by expert historians who explain the monument’s role in Song Dynasty water management. Limited to 15 guests per session—book via HopeGoo for guaranteed access

Ningbo Shangri-La Resort Hotel boasts a Ming-Qing style courtyard and reflection corridor perfect for capturing timeless shots. Visit early morning (6:30–7:30 AM) at the opposite view corridor facing the monument, when mist rises gently, creating symmetrical reflections between stone and water—ideal for portrait-style photos with Hanfu-clad travelers. The hotel provides free photography props (including antique fans and scrolls), details available on the HopeGoo "Historical Light" special page