A Guide to Special Accommodation in Live Like Beijing Travel Feature Volume 3 A Beijinger

1 Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development Hotels in Beijing Siheyuan Hotels in Beijing

Siheyuan Hotels in Beijing

Introduction

Beijing’s siheyuan dates back to the , where the courtyard house was a major type of residence in the old Beijing and also the embodiment of Chinese traditional culture, renowned at home and abroad.

Not only does a siheyuan hotel offer a variety of ancient architecture, it also symbolizes the qualities of the old Beijing with all its bricks and tiles. You will have a very local experience of the old Beijing here and drink in the long history of the capital.

This volume will introduce siheyuan hotels of both Oriental beauty and ancient vibes in Beijing.

2 3 Highlights Highlights

Highlights

Hutong Siheyuan Hotels

Recommendations: Qianmen, , Dongsi, etc.

Beijing Suburban Siheyuan Hotels

Recommendations: , Gubei Water Town, etc.

Celebrities’ Former Residences

Recommendations: Baochao , Dengcao Hutong, etc.

Siheyuan Youth Hostels

Recommendations: , Jishuitan, etc.

Siheyuan Hotels in Popular Scenic Spots

Recommendations: , Lama Temple, , etc.

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Siheyuan Hotels in Hutongs

Most Beijing hutongs can be traced back to the Yuan dynasty in the 13 th century. With a history of hundreds of years, Beijing is now seen in a web of alleyways together with siheyuan as a common architectural style. The siheyuan composition – four buildings with a courtyard as the center – was the most long-standing and widely-used type of residence.

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VUE Hotel Dasein Youlan Hotel As the very first design-driven luxury In the hustle and bustle of Beijing, there are hotel in Beijing by the Singaporean studio these crisscrossed alleys in Dasein Youlan Ministry of Design, Vue Hotel was inspired Hotel, offering you some much-needed by the traditional Chinese complex and peace and quiet. While transportation is renovated into a modern ashy house, where convenient around the place, the artistic you will find all the Chinese architectural interior and decoration will send you off to details in the mythical animals on the a space of classic Chinese charm. Guests can roof, lattice windows, cornices, gutters and also practice Chinese calligraphy and do tea multilayered structures, all of which are tasting in the shared room on the first floor. properly outlined by gold paint. Address: No. 75 Bensi Alley, Address: Yang Fang Hutong 9, Dongcheng District De Sheng Men Nei Street,

Manxin Hotel Beijing Beijing 161 Lezai Nanluo Qianmen Siheyuan Boutique Hotel Sitting in the pedestrian streets of Qianmen, Beijing 161 Lezai Nanluo Boutique Hotel is a Manxin Hotel is a siheyuan-turned-boutique fusion of classic and modern design, where hotel building that displays the beauty traditional Chinese hutongs are met with of Beijing architecture in its main rooms, contemporary glass walls. Right outside this cabins, courtyards and terraces, and revives peaceful zone is the popular neighborhood the urban appeal of the . The Nanluoguxiang. The hutongs here will lead design features of the hotel rooms embody you in all directions to all the must-go spots the essence of modern art and Beijing in Beijing, and the public metro system is culture, allowing creature comforts and an very convenient. exotic lifestyle. Address: No. 3, Shajing Hutong, Address: 120 Dajiang Hutong, Qianmen Dongcheng District East Street, Dongcheng District

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Beijing Double Happiness Hotel Beijing Ruyuan Courtyard Located in the business area of Dongdan as well Conceived by reputed designers, Beijing Ruyuan as a siheyuan conservation area, Beijing Double Courtyard is a hybrid mix of traditional siheyuan Happiness Hotel is lavishly decorated with antique culture and modern hotel comfort. The name of the furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties and means ‘happy and contented as one wishes’. The folk crafts and novelties, altogether bringing out the pavilions, porches, greens, carved beams and painted exquisiteness of ancient oriental architecture. pillars make for a courtyard of taste and delight. th Address: 37 Dongsi 4th Alley, Dongcheng District Address: 75 Dongsi 14 Alley, Dongsi North (near National Art Museum of Street, Dongcheng District and the northeast exit of Dongsi Station on Subway )

Shichahai Sandalwood Cours Et Pavillons Boutique Hotel The combination of grey brick walls and Peking- East of Inner Street and West of Prince style interiors in Cours Et Pavillons offers a taste of Kung’s Mansion, Shichahai Sandalwood Boutique Beijingers’ lives. The views, styles and decorations Hotel is in a convenient location that allows you have all been honed to perfection, artificial to start to visit the many Beijing heritage sites around. The yet heavenly on view. hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, which is Address: 26 Weijia Hutong, Dongcheng District available for both commercial and leisure activities such as press conferences, courtyard meetings, business dinners and entertainment parties. Address: 42 Xinghua Hutong, Xicheng District

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DuGe Boutique Hotel Peking Garden Boutique Hotel Located in Nanluoguxiang, DuGe Sitting in a classic courtyard house with a Boutique Hotel has a variety of themed history of hundreds of years, Peking Garden suites and facilities, and offers privacy Boutique Hotel is an ideal choice for flower and natural views along the way from lovers. Besides the convenient transport rooms to the courtyard. The multi- network, it also has a floral-decorated coffee function hall features a restaurant, house and a range of hotel services. a tea house and a wine bar for guests Address: 15 Xiaoyuan Hutong, seeking fun and peace. Xicheng District Address: 26 Qianyuan’ensi Hutong, Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District

The Orchid Hotel Red Capital Residence Amidst the age-old hutongs, the Orchid Situated in the siheyuan Hotel is uniquely designed; its rooms are conservation area of Dongsi, fashionably made with natural building the Red Capital Residence is materials and equipped with a full range renowned for its ancient royal of facilities, and some of them even come architecture and has earned a with private gardens or roof terraces. reputation as one of the world’s Address: 65 Baochao Hutong, top 50 romantic hotels and top Dongcheng District 101 unique hotels. Address: 9 Dongsi 6 th Alley, Dongcheng District

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Beijing Suburban Siheyuan Hotels

Hidden in popular suburban spots like Badaling, Gubei Water Town and Shidu, siheyuan hotels place you in a country retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Shanli Lohas Rediscover Neighbor Resting in a farmhouse amidst the Tucked away in Yanqing, Rediscover Neighbor valleys of Beizhuang Village and away completes a picturesque disorder of the from the busy urban city, Shanli Lohas country simplicity with its white walls, grey pulls you into the slow country life with tiles and classic courtyard, in both Chinese its natural scenery, beauty and serenity. landscape and modern artistic styles. Take your vacation amongst fields and gardens, Address: Ganyugou Estate Miyun and find your peace in the courtyard. County, Miyun District Address: Donglongwan Village, Jiuxian Town, Yanqing District

Sandy’s Yard Tongfuju Farmhouse The natural environment of Sandy’s Yard, Quadrangle Dwellings with its exquisite atrium serving a view In the most authentic siheyuan composition, Tongfuju of mountains and rivers, is your ideal Farmhouse Quadrangle Dwellings is furnished with destination to refresh your mind and body. a lot of northern village charm. Its lovely location Address: Xiao Fanmayu Village, amidst tall hills and fresh air is excellent for outdoor Bohai Town, Huairou District activities like bungee jumping, bamboo rafting and sunbathing. What’s more, musical performances and campfire parties are nighttime highlights of the place. Address: Shidu Village, Shidu Town, Fangshan District

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Celebrities’ Former Residences

Renovated from celebrities’ former residences, these siheyuan hotels are cultural relics of Beijing royalty, offering you a nostalgic stay in the ancient capital.

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Beijing Sihe Courtyard Hotel Old Beijing Square Hotel Situated in the heart of the business area With a history of over 300 years, the Old of Dongsi, Beijing Sihe Courtyard Hotel Beijing Square Hotel was the residence of is formerly the residence of the famous a third-class military officer in the mid- Peking opera artist Mei Lanfang and the Qing dynasty. It sits near many tourist only standard siheyuan hotel dating from spots and business areas like the famous the early Qing dynasty in Beijing. The Bell and Drum Towers, Houhai and Prince natural simplicity and exquisite space of Kung’s Mansion. Ancient vibes are deeply the renovated house will bring you all the felt inside the hotel where hundred-year ancient royal-class pleasures. wisterias, sky-high jujube trees and blue bricks are found all over the place. Address: 5 Dengcao Hutong, Dongsi South Street, Dongcheng Address: 38A Baochao Hutong, District (near Dongsi Station Dongcheng District (near on Subway Line 5) Drum Tower)

20 21 Siheyuan Youth Hostels Siheyuan Youth Hostels

Siheyuan Youth Hostels

More and more popular among independent travelers and backpackers, youth hostels are cost-effective, convenient and social, making the siheyuan counterparts a top choice in this fast-growing tourism.

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Siheyuan Youth Hostels

Peking Youth Hostel Beijing Heyuan Built in the Qing dynasty, Peking Youth International Youth Hostel Hostel is found in the most beautiful Beijing Heyuan International Youth hutong conservation area of Beijing, the Hostel is a spacious courtyard house with southern end of Nanluoguxiang. Looking individual rooms linked together through up, you will see ; behind corridors. Its species-rich vegetation and that is the Forbidden City and natural peace make a splendid oasis in the Square; west of Yu’er Hutong is Qianhai middle of a busy city. and Houhai Lakes; and at the other end of the alley is the Bell and Drum Towers. Address: Zhiqiang Beiyuan Building 1, Wenhuiyuan Road, Haidian Address: 113-2 Nanluoguxiang, District (near Jishuitan Dongcheng District Station on Subway )

24 25 Siheyuan Hotels in Popular Tourist Areas Siheyuan Hotels in Popular Tourist Areas

Siheyuan Hotels in Popular Tourist Areas

Located in popular tourist areas of Beijing, these siheyuan hotels add more convenience to your travels. Amidst the busy city within walking distance of attractions and commercial streets, these oases are you ideal stay after a whole day of travel.

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Beijing Courtel Beijing Joyful Courtyard Hotel Sitting on the classic Drum Tower-Lama The location of Beijing Joyful Courtyard Temple- travel route, Beijing Hotel is within easy reach of many tourist Courtel is a multi-function creative hotel spots. Behind its scarlet gate are a decorative next to Nanluoguxiang and the shopping display of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos street of the Drum Tower. It is the world’s first and chrysanthemums and many other high-end siheyuan hotel which incorporates Peking-style furnishings. Chinese traditions and cultures. Address: 2 Donggong Street, Jiaodoukou Address: No.8 Courtyard, Subdistrict, Dongcheng District West Street, Dongcheng District

Recumbent Buddha Temple Hotel Beijing 161 Hotel Hulu Courtyard The Recumbent Buddha Temple Hotel lies A 10-minute walk from the business area of inside of the scenic Beijing Wangfujing and a 15-minute drive from the Botanical Garden and is blessed by a pleasant Forbidden City, Beijing 161 Hotel Hulu Courtyard environment as well as fresh air. Inside the is a modern courtyard hotel renovated from the villa is a stretch of greens, age-old trees, traditional wooden residence, blending well with lovely streams, bamboos and blossoms, the hutong vibes of the old Beijing. which allows you to indulge in the Chinese atmospheric beauty. Address: 91 Yan Yue Hutong, Dongsi South Street, Dongcheng District Address: Inside Beijing Botanical Garden (Wofo Temple)

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