Step into Sanhu Academy in Foshan where Confucian legacy comes alive! This 300-year-old academy wows visitors with its exquisite grey-brick architecture and serene scholar gardens. Follow stone paths past ancient trees engraved with classics, and touch the very desks where Qing Dynasty students studied. The sunset glow on antique pavilions creates magic-hour photo ops, while night-time projections transform courtyards into drifting poetry scrolls – a cultural gem you can't miss!




















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Foshan Nanyun Ancient Kiln Creative Hotel is ideal for cultural immersion, just a 10-minute walk from Sanhu Academy. Housed in a renovated century-old ceramic factory, the hotel blends traditional Lingnan architecture with modern design. Some rooms offer views of the academy's ancient trees and lotus pond. Daily workshops include Cantonese tea ceremony and Yue Opera singing, allowing guests to experience the scholarly ambiance firsthand. Book exclusive cultural packages via the HopeGoo app for guided access and special rates
Foshan Gucun Shu She · Sanhu Bijian is located directly opposite the academy entrance, just a 2-minute walk away. This boutique inn transforms a Qing Dynasty ancestral hall into a cultural retreat, preserving original wooden beams and brick walls. Each room is named after Confucian classics like "Li Ji Zhai" and "Shi Jing Ge." Guests enjoy morning tea listening to birdsong in the courtyard and evening strolls along the riverside path to view the illuminated stone inscriptions. Free access to ancient texts and private tours by academy scholars are included for all guests. Reserve through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo
Foshan Yuedu Xiaoyuan is designed for families seeking immersive heritage experiences, just an 8-minute walk from the academy. The property features a children’s classical literature interactive zone, a parent-child calligraphy studio, and a tea hall seating up to 10 people. Rooms are themed around the Four Books and Five Classics, with bedside tablets offering audio readings of the Analects. Weekly "Little Scholar" programs include Hanfu ceremonies, brush calligraphy, and campus treasure hunts. Families can book inclusive packages via HopeGoo with guaranteed activity slots and child-friendly amenities
Guests at nearby hotels can join the academy’s "Morning Bell, Evening Drum" series: meditate at dawn in the main hall, craft traditional fans in the afternoon by the lotus pond, and watch the light show performance "Rufeng Yaji" at night. The Xiangyun Ge hotel offers a complimentary "Night Reading at the Academy" service—guests receive a free loan of rare manuscripts and can quietly read in the hidden study hall, complete with a hand-written bookmark. All experiences are bookable through the HopeGoo platform for seamless scheduling and authenticity assurance
Moyun Shuwu is the top choice for capturing traditional scholar-style photos. Its layout mirrors Song Dynasty academies with white walls, gray tiles, and bamboo shadows creating perfect frames. Rooms named after the Four Gentlemen—Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum—feature windows that perfectly frame the academy’s plaques or ancient trees. The hotel provides free Hanfu rentals and on-site professional photographers to assist with scenes like "scholar walking the garden" or "reading under the eaves." All photos are automatically uploaded to your account and available for download as high-resolution keepsakes via HopeGoo
Sanhu Academy Club is the only designated partner offering expert-led cultural tours, led by graduate historians from local universities. Tours explore hidden spots like the "Scholar’s Sea Gallery" and "Ancestral Altar," with opportunities to touch Ming Dynasty stone desks. Guests receive exclusive access to off-limits exhibitions and a limited-edition hand-copied version of the Sanhu Academy Chronicle. All tours are scheduled through the HopeGoo platform, ensuring quality control, small groups, and personalized storytelling.
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