Featured Hotels Near Yanqiao Ancient Village

Qingheju is a boutique homestay nestled within the heart of Yánqiáo Ancient Village, blending traditional Cantonese architecture with modern comfort. Its courtyard-style rooms feature aged timber beams and Ming Dynasty-style brick walls, offering views of ancient banyan trees and stone alleys. Just a 3-minute walk leads to the village's ancestral hall and handcraft pottery studio. Book via HopeGoo for access to exclusive local workshops.

Yánqiáo Xiaoyuan is located just steps from the eastern gate of the village, only a 2-minute walk to Chén Family Ancestral Hall and Ancient Well Street. The inn preserves Qing Dynasty layout with courtyard rooms featuring skylights, allowing natural light and evening rain sounds to fill your stay. Daily guided tours at 10:00 AM reveal hidden carved wood houses and century-old academies—perfect for history enthusiasts.

Shuǐyuè Xuān Villa is the only lodging offering direct river-facing rooms overlooking the village’s winding waterway. Each room features sliding glass doors opening onto private verandas, where you can watch morning fishing boats drift by. The property maintains a Ming-era waterside design, and guests receive complimentary bamboo boat rentals for serene afternoons gliding through the canal—ideal for capturing authentic ‘small bridge, flowing water, homes’ scenery.

After checking into Yánqiáo Xiaoyuan, start with a 9:00 AM storytelling session hosted by elder villagers about the village’s founding myths. Enjoy lunch at Lǎo Zào Restaurant, savoring local specialties like fermented vegetable congee and sticky rice chicken. In the afternoon, join a batik workshop to create your own textile piece. Conclude with a traditional lion dance performance at dusk, followed by tea tasting at Yánqiáo Tea House, featuring locally harvested mulberry leaf tea.

Qingheju has been fully upgraded to be wheelchair-friendly, with ramp access, handrails throughout corridors, and non-slip bathroom fittings including seat lifts. A dedicated accessible route connects all major attractions: ancestral hall, well street, and riverside viewing platform. For personalized assistance, contact the host to arrange a guided tour with trained staff—ensuring inclusive exploration for all visitors.

Yánqiáo Xiaoyuan is just 15 minutes by car from Foshan West Station. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle buses (every hour), and nearby shared electric scooters offer direct access to the village entrance. From Guangzhou South Station, take a high-speed rail to Foshan West, then transfer in under 40 minutes. Book through HopeGoo to unlock bundled deals on transport and entry tickets, simplifying your journey.