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Shouxihu Creative Boutique Hotel is ideal for culture seekers, located just a 3-minute walk from the memorial. Housed in a restored Qing-era courtyard, it blends traditional Chinese painting motifs with modern comfort. Some rooms offer views of tranquil garden courtyards. Guests enjoy complimentary calligraphy workshops daily, allowing hands-on practice of the Eight Eccentrics' brushwork style. The hotel's back courtyard features a private tea pavilion perfect for quiet reflection and tea ceremonies, creating an immersive artistic retreat. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures access to exclusive cultural packages.
Heyuan · Tingyu Lou Villa is the top choice, just 200 meters from the memorial, accessible via a charming stone alleyway. This century-old garden villa preserves exquisite Suzhou-style architecture with carved window frames and tiled roofs. Each room opens onto a private courtyard, offering serene views of rockeries and bamboo groves. Guests receive free guided tours including exhibition commentary on the Eight Eccentrics and a limited-edition ink-brush postcard set. Enjoy authentic Yangzhou breakfast at the waterside teahouse with steamed buns and layered oil cakes—perfect for a poetic morning start.
Guests at Bai Guai Shuzhai Guesthouse can participate in daily intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting workshops, taught by local masters. The guesthouse, located in a historic lane east of the memorial, was once a scholar’s residence. Its interior displays replicas of the Eight Eccentrics’ calligraphy. Monthly "Mist & Ink Talks" invite art critics and visitors to discuss the artists’ creative philosophies, accompanied by guqin music and tea ceremonies. These events provide a deeply authentic cultural immersion experience.
Ge Yuan · Yunying Pavilion is exceptional—though not a standard hotel, this boutique retreat is housed within the historic Ge Yuan Garden. Its 12 themed rooms face lush rockeries and flowing streams, with some offering direct views of inscribed stones once admired by the Eight Eccentrics. The 'Autumn Harvest Room' provides a panoramic view of a famous stone tablet. Guests enjoy a curated package: garden tour + ink rubbings, granting access to restricted areas and personalized art creation in a secluded pavilion. All services are led by horticulturalists and cultural historians, ensuring authenticity and depth.
Yi Pu · Ban Yin Jusuo perfectly merges historical charm with contemporary convenience. Located west of the memorial, this former 19th-century merchant villa retains its original carved gates and horse-head walls while offering smart lighting, underfloor heating, and minimalist interiors. Rooms are named after the Eight Eccentrics—like 'Jin Dongxin Room' and 'Zheng Banqiao Room'—featuring original-style wall murals and hand-painted scrolls. Daily 9 AM Tai Chi sessions are held in the courtyard, followed by homemade osmanthus rice porridge. Access is exclusive; reservations must be made via HopeGoo to preserve privacy and cultural integrity.
Bai Guai Kids' Homestay is specially designed for families, just a 5-minute walk from the memorial. The layout mimics a traditional academy, with each room featuring a child-friendly "art corner" equipped with ink sets and interactive digital storybooks. Daily parent-child calligraphy sessions guide children through reproducing works like Bamboo and Rock or Plum Blossom Scrolls, culminating in framed mini-artworks. Dinner includes a kids’ Huaiyang meal with stories about the Eight Eccentrics told through animated short films, blending learning and fun—ideal for enriching family travel.
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