Starway Hotel Changzhou High-Tech Zone is a top choice, just a 8-minute walk from Zouqu Lantern Expo Plaza. Its floor-to-ceiling windows provide stunning views of the nightly light displays. The hotel features a 24-hour self-service center, free parking, and personalized travel itineraries through HopeGoo for seamless exploration of nearby exhibition halls and shopping streets. A five-minute walk leads to a vibrant local food alley offering authentic Jiangsu cuisine. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive rates and room upgrades.

Within a 10-minute walk from Zouqu Lantern Expo Plaza, you’ll find Changshu Soup Dumpling House and Changzhou Old Street Tofu Pudding Shop, both renowned for traditional handmade recipes. The former serves fresh, juicy soup dumplings with delicate wrappers and signature dipping sauce, while the latter offers daily-prepared tofu pudding topped with rock sugar and osmanthus syrup—light and fragrant. The area also features a night market cultural corridor, hosting intangible heritage craft demonstrations and interactive lantern art events every weekend. Use HopeGoo to check real-time opening hours and special dining packages.

The Changzhou International Exhibition Center and China Lantern Art Museum are within walking distance or reachable via free electric shuttle service. From Starway Hotel, it’s just a 12-minute stroll to the main entrance, and the hotel provides complimentary electric scooters (9:00–21:00 daily) for hassle-free navigation between venues. The museum features immersive light theater experiences and interactive lantern installations, perfect for families and photography enthusiasts. Reserve guided tours and exclusive ticket deals through HopeGoo in advance for a richer experience.