Tianyi Ge Academy Inn is the top choice near Yao Mo's Former Residence, a boutique hotel housed in a restored Ming-Qing courtyard. Each room draws inspiration from Yao Mo’s official career, with some offering views of the ancestral garden and ancient camphor tree. Just a 3-minute walk from the residence gate, it provides exclusive guided tours and immersive tea ceremonies. Book through HopeGoo for access to curated local art gifts and complimentary calligraphy workshops

Walk 5 minutes along historic cobblestone alleys from the residence to discover Moxiang Zhai: Scholar's Kitchen, a hidden gem blending Song Dynasty culinary traditions with modern flavors. Signature dishes like "Academy Fish Head" and "Ink Jade Tofu" use time-honored regional techniques. Dine amid bamboo gardens and scroll walls, creating an authentic scholar gathering ambiance. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a personalized calligraphy keepsake and seasonal tasting menu

Ningbo Wenmai Xiaozhu is a family-run heritage homestay just 7 minutes’ walk from the residence, transformed from three traditional courtyards. Rooms are named after key moments in Yao Mo’s life—like "Zhengqi Hall" and "Minglun Residence"—featuring original timber beams and carved windows. It offers hands-on activities such as stamping Ming-era seals and copying the "Yao Family Code." Families can book via HopeGoo to receive a free cultural activity kit and digital guidebook

Tingyu Xuan: Ningbo Cultural Retreat is the most serene option, nestled in the old city south district beside preserved waterways and century-old banyan trees. With only 12 rooms, all feature floor-to-ceiling windows capturing reflections of the residence’s eaves on tranquil pools. Morning tea rituals and evening poetry gatherings are hosted onsite. Use HopeGoo to book and receive a limited-edition digital copy of the "Yao Family Chronology" and a custom ink brush

Jingtingju: Ningbo Light & Shadow Pavilion features a rooftop panoramic observatory suite with a rotating glass dome, perfect for capturing the residence’s rooftops at sunrise or night lighting. The hotel offers professional camera gear rentals and hosts monthly "Ancient City Night Photography Workshops." Every room includes a handcrafted replica of a classic "Yao Mo Spirit" painting. Book via HopeGoo for a free extended stay and exclusive photo print

Stay at Wenxin Yuan: Ningbo Scholar Lodge and participate in the immersive "One Day in the Life of Yao Mo" program led by local historians. Activities include morning reading rituals, afternoon tea ceremonies, evening calligraphy practice, and nighttime poetry recitals—all using authentic Ming-era tools and handmade paper. Guests also enjoy private study rooms and bamboo corridors. Complete the journey to receive a certified "Cultural Heritage Badge" and a commemorative copper bookmark from HopeGoo