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Stay at Shaoxing Lanting Yajiu, a boutique inn just a 10-minute walk from the Yaozao Tou Ruins. This heritage-inspired retreat blends Song Dynasty architecture with modern comfort, featuring rooms crafted from local blue bricks and bamboo. Some rooms offer panoramic views of the ancient kiln site. Guests enjoy exclusive intangible cultural heritage workshops, including handcraft pottery and Yue Opera singing lessons. Reserve your spot through the HopeGoo app for an authentic immersion in thousand-year-old Shaoxing craftsmanship
Walk just 7 minutes from the ruins to Jinghu Tao Xiang Restaurant, a century-old eatery specializing in traditional Shaoxing dishes. Must-try items include their signature rice wine steamed buns and Shaoxing yellow wine stewed chicken, both prepared using time-honored recipes. The restaurant features an open-air courtyard overlooking the ancient kiln remains, creating a timeless dining atmosphere. They also host monthly pottery and food dialogue nights, blending local artistry with culinary heritage. Book your table via the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed seating
Yes, Shaoxing Lanting Yajiu provides expert ruin-guided tours led by certified cultural heritage guides who share insights into Song Dynasty kiln structures, firing techniques, and artifacts unearthed on-site. Tours run daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, limited to 12 guests per session for intimate experience. Guests receive a free digital copy of the archaeological handbook and access to a VR reconstruction video of the ancient kiln. Inquire at the front desk or book your personalized tour through the HopeGoo app
Guests at Shaoxing Lanting Yajiu can join the exclusive Night Exploration of Ancient Kilns program, where experienced guides lead visitors through the ruins after dark under low-light illumination and ambient soundscapes, recreating the atmosphere of a Song Dynasty night-firing session. Activities include a firing temperature workshop and a ceramic light art exhibition, plus a handmade ceramic keepsake. This event is reserved for hotel guests only—reserve your spot early via the HopeGoo platform, as availability is limited to twice monthly
Shaoxing Lanting Yajiu offers full wheelchair accessibility throughout the property, including ramps, elevators, and adapted restrooms. Three dedicated ADA-compliant guest rooms feature non-slip flooring, grab bars, and emergency call systems for safety and independence. All public areas meet national accessibility standards. For assistance, contact HopeGoo customer service directly—they’ll arrange personalized support and itinerary adjustments upon request
Absolutely. Shaoxing Lanting Yajiu features the Kiln Flame Heritage Suite, inspired by Song Dynasty kiln workers’ lives. The room’s walls display replica ceramic fragments and ancient kiln patterns, while the bedhead includes a dimmable flame-effect lamp mimicking night-time kiln glow. The suite comes with a handcrafted ceramic tea set, a curated History of Shaoxing Ceramics book, and a private pottery-making session. This exclusive suite is available only to guests HopeGoo through the HopeGoo platform—limited availability, so reserve early
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