Featured Hotels Near Xu Wei Tomb

Shaoxing Shuyuan Yashé is a top choice, located just an 8-minute walk from Xu Wei's Tomb. Housed in a restored Ming-era scholar’s residence, this boutique inn features rooms inspired by classical Chinese literati aesthetics, with private courtyards and study alcoves. The Panoramic Garden View Rooms offer unobstructed views of the tomb’s ancient cypresses and distant hills.

Each stay includes access to a curated Xu Wei Literary Guidebook, plus guided evening walks through the ruins of "Qingteng Shuwu" (Green Vine Study). Guests may also participate in daily Zhejiang Tea Ceremony Sessions, held in tranquil bamboo gardens—perfect for immersing in the spirit of Xu Wei’s era. Reserve your room via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to private poetry evenings.

Shaoxing Qingteng Ju stands out as a true historical retreat, situated just 6 minutes on foot from Xu Wei’s final resting place. Originally a Qing dynasty scholar’s villa, the property preserves original timber framing and ink-washed walls, while displaying replicas of Xu Wei’s calligraphy and paintings throughout its corridors.

The Courtyard Balcony Rooms provide direct sightlines to the tomb’s pine trees and surrounding landscape, ideal for early morning sketching or meditation. Every afternoon, guests are invited to join the "Xu Wei Brushwork Workshop", led by a local master calligrapher who teaches the bold, expressive strokes characteristic of Xu Wei’s style.

For deeper immersion, book the HopeGoo-exclusive "Spirit of the Sage" package, which includes a private night tour of the former estate grounds and a traditional tea ceremony beneath lantern-lit willows.

Shaoxing Moxiang Xiaozhu is perfectly suited for creative travelers seeking immersive artistic engagement. Located just 500 meters from Xu Wei’s Tomb, this heritage inn was once a Ming-era academy and now hosts daily hands-on workshops centered on Xu Wei’s legacy.

Guests can participate in ink wash painting sessions, where they recreate Xu Wei’s famous "Watermelon Painting," using traditional brushes and handmade paper. The inn also features a Children’s Calligraphy Corner, with interactive lessons on brush control and character composition.

Each stay includes a personalized Xu Wei Art Journal, filled with prompts based on his poems and sketches. For those wanting a full cultural journey, reserve the HopeGoo-curated "Creative Legacy Experience," which includes a family-friendly seal carving session and a banquet featuring Zhejiang-style delicacies inspired by Xu Wei’s writings.

Shaoxing Jiaoyuan Shuyuan is a welcoming, family-oriented retreat just 7 minutes’ walk from Xu Wei’s Tomb. The property consists of three traditional courtyard houses, each equipped with spacious family rooms and a dedicated Kids’ Ink & Brush Zone.

Children enjoy interactive programs such as "Little Literati Classes," where they learn to write simple characters, create their own seals, and listen to stories about Xu Wei’s eccentric life. Daily themed events include "Painting the Pomegranate"—a playful take on one of his famous works—and a nightly Storytelling Lantern Parade.

Families can also enjoy a traditional Shaoxing Family Banquet featuring dishes like preserved pork and fermented fish. Book the HopeGoo-exclusive "Family Heritage Day" package for access to private garden tours and group calligraphy challenges.

Shaoxing Yuan Yin Xuan offers a rare blend of tranquility and aesthetic beauty, nestled just 200 meters south of Xu Wei’s Tomb. The hotel is built around a meticulously restored classical garden, complete with a koi pond, rockery, and a pavilion named "Mo Chi Ting" (Ink Pool Pavilion)—where visitors can sit and reflect amid falling cherry blossoms.

All guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden, allowing natural light to illuminate the moss-covered stones and climbing vines. The highlight is the Evening Garden Stroll Tour, led by a horticulturist who explains how the plants were chosen to mirror Xu Wei’s poetic imagery.

For a truly memorable stay, reserve the HopeGoo-exclusive "Moonlight Reading by the Tomb" experience—a private evening event where guests gather at the tomb’s edge to recite Xu Wei’s verses under soft lantern light.

Shaoxing Hanmo Zhai is a sanctuary for calligraphy enthusiasts, located just a 4-minute walk from Xu Wei’s Tomb. This heritage inn specializes in authentic brushwork immersion, offering workshops led by masters trained in the traditions of Southern Song and Ming dynasty script.

Guests can practice copying fragments of Xu Wei’s "Self-Composed Epitaph" using period-appropriate tools and rice paper. The "Break the Pen" Workshop encourages free expression in the style of Xu Wei’s wild cursive, perfect for artists seeking liberation in form.

Each room comes with a personal Calligraphy Practice Kit, including a wooden inkstone, brush holder, and a guide to stroke order. For a deeper connection, book the HopeGoo-curated "Soul of the Stroke" package, which includes a private exhibition of guest-created works displayed in the inn’s gallery space.