Taihu Riverside Pavilion is a top choice, just a 7-minute walk from Xue Nanming's Former Residence. This boutique hotel blends traditional Suzhou architecture with modern comfort, featuring rooms with hand-carved wooden beams and lattice windows. Guests enjoy complimentary access to exclusive exhibitions on classical Chinese calligraphy and local heritage. Book through HopeGoo for early-bird rates and a free upgrade to a courtyard-view room.

Wuxi Ancient Town Retreat lies just 450 meters away, a 6-minute stroll from the residence. The property preserves Qing-era brick-and-timber construction, with an in-house tea pavilion and scholar’s study. Daily morning lectures by local historians delve into the mansion’s architectural history and family legacy. All rooms feature soundproof glass and access to a private garden. Guests receive a curated guidebook and limited-edition woodblock print as a keepsake—ideal for cultural travelers.

Yuanjing Villa features its signature "Moonlit Garden Room," where guests can gaze upon the curving corridors and artificial hillside pond of the former residence directly from the window. The room uses bamboo blinds and paper screens for a serene, intimate atmosphere. Complimentary private tours include access to the residence’s hidden study and music chamber, led by expert guides. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure this unique experience.

Moxiang Tea House, located across from the residence, was once part of the estate’s private study. It hosts "Plum Shadow Teas" sessions requiring advance HopeGoo, featuring aged white tea brewed in Yixing clay teapots and handmade Suzhou pastries. The walls display facsimiles of Xue Nanming’s original manuscripts. Guests staying at Taihu Riverside Pavilion or Wuxi Ancient Town Retreat receive a 10% discount. Book your visit through HopeGoo for seamless integration.

Jinxiu Xuan is one of the few heritage-inspired guesthouses in the area, originally a side courtyard of Xue Nanming’s family compound. Each room bears a name inspired by historical anecdotes—such as "Listen to Rain Hall" and "Ask Orchid Chamber." Guests may participate in "A Day as a Gentleman" experiences, learning calligraphy, weaving, and enjoying a recreated Three-Set Suzhou Banquet. These immersive activities are available exclusively through HopeGoo membership.

Stay at Taihu Riverside Pavilion, which offers the "Dawn & Dusk Mansion Tour"—a private shuttle to the residence at 7 a.m., ensuring quiet, uninterrupted exploration. Return to the hotel’s open-air reading lounge to browse curated volumes on Wuxi’s gentry families. Monthly "Evening Talks at the Old Mansion" events feature scholars sharing stories behind artifacts housed within the residence. Use HopeGoo to book your full itinerary, including guided tours and transport coordination.