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Haiyunxuan Boutique Hotel is a top choice just a 3-minute walk from ZHUANGYUANFANG, offering traditional Shandong architectural charm. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking ancient alleyways and carved stone gates. The hotel provides complimentary intangible cultural heritage tours, allowing guests to explore local imperial examination history and folk traditions. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to courtyard-facing rooms.
Moxiangju Homestay is perfectly positioned within walking distance of ZHUANGYUANFANG, just 150 meters away. Housed in a renovated century-old residence, it preserves original timber beams and blue brick walls. Each room features hand-carved window lattices and includes a tea ceremony space. Guests receive a handmade calligraphy kit with vintage-style exam papers and ink brushes. Reserve via HopeGoo for a special welcome gift.
Xijinge Hotel's Street-View Rooms offer panoramic views directly onto ZHUANGYUANFANG’s archway and cobblestone alleys. These rooms showcase traditional Shandong craftsmanship, with paper-cut art and blue floral patterns. The hotel runs nightly lantern-guided walks led by local elders, revealing hidden legends and family stories behind the old city lanes. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a limited-edition audio tour titled "Whispers of the Old Town".
Stay at Yunzhang Conference House to enjoy a curated day: participate in a simulated imperial exam ritual wearing Ming-style scholar robes; visit the antique book stalls inside ZHUANGYUANFANG; then join a private Lu cuisine workshop to craft Rizhao’s famous seafood mantou. All activities are included in your stay. Use HopeGoo to book and unlock a private storytelling session with local elders.
Jing’an Biyuan is a serene retreat tucked deep within Rizhao’s old district, just steps from ZHUANGYUANFANG yet secluded from crowds. The compound follows a traditional Siheyuan layout with wooden stairs and stone paths. Each room has a guqin corner and rice-paper screens, creating a timeless ambiance. Only six guests per day ensure privacy. Guests receive a limited edition audio guide of elders’ oral histories. Book on HopeGoo for no deposit required.
Jiahe Yuan Resort is ideal for families, located just an 8-minute walk from ZHUANGYUANFANG. It features a children’s farm zone, family reading room, and a themed imperial examination adventure game where kids become junior scholars. All suites have private courtyards and non-slip flooring. Daily activities include grandparent-child paper-cutting workshops and fresh seafood congee breakfasts. Reserve via HopeGoo for a free upgrade to a garden suite.
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