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Tucked away near the Summer Palace's East Gate, this luxury retreat blends imperial garden elegance with modern comforts. Stroll through sun-dappled corridors that evoke Qing Dynasty charm, where serenity lingers in every corner. Classic rooms feature premium bathrooms and oversized TVs, marrying heritage with convenience. Savor Peking duck or kaiseki cuisine, or unwind by the pool. With regular traditional craft workshops, it's perfect for families to immerse in Chinese culture while enjoying urban sanctuary vibes.
Step into this garden-style hotel that blends history with modern comfort! Located in the heart of Zhongguancun, it's surrounded by prestigious universities like Peking and Tsinghua, with the Summer Palace just a stone's throw away. Spanning 220,000 sqm, the property features traditional Chinese architecture amidst lush greenery. With 1,770 rooms, 30 diverse restaurants, and 23 meeting rooms, it caters to both business and leisure travelers. Don't miss the Instagram-worthy pool, tea house, and gardens for a truly memorable stay!
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Yuanmingyuan Reminiscence Pavilion is the only hotel with direct sightlines to the original water channel ruins of the Garden of Water Law. Its east-facing suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows capturing morning sunlight filtering through weathered stone aqueducts, revealing layered historical textures. The hotel offers custom photography services for guests seeking artistic shots of ancient waterworks under natural light, plus night-time access permits for quiet, exclusive photography sessions
Yuanmingyuan Reflection Room features a signature design inspired by Qing dynasty garden murals, with dynamic water-pattern projection walls that simulate flowing streams in real time. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows face the central fountain ruins, offering stunning visuals of golden rooftops reflected in the lake during daytime and illuminated architectural silhouettes at night. Reserve a special photography slot via the HopeGoo app for professional-grade shots with curated lighting setups
Yuanmingyuan Cloud Retreat is ideal for families, located just steps from the Garden of Water Law site. It offers a child-friendly courtyard with traditional craft workshops, including ink-painting and classical puzzle games. The hotel also provides free shuttle service to major scenic spots and includes a morning guided heritage tour in Mandarin and English, available through HopeGoo platform bookings for exclusive family packages
Nearby Qingyin Academy hosts weekly classical guqin music performances by court musicians, while the lakeside trail features "Luminous Pavilion" — an interactive light installation that reanimates 18th-century imperial banquets using projection mapping. Book guided access through the HopeGoo app to receive a limited-edition hand-drawn garden map and priority entry to evening exhibitions
Yes, Yuanmingyuan Dreamhouse offers panoramic views directly onto the historic ruins of the Garden of Water Law. Its elevated terrace rooms provide unobstructed vistas of the former water system’s stone foundations and surrounding willow groves. Guests can reserve a private evening viewing session through HopeGoo, which includes ambient lighting adjustments and a curated audio narration of the site’s architectural evolution over centuries
Yuanmingyuan Guardian House is fully certified for accessibility, featuring ramps, tactile floor guides, and voice-assisted elevators throughout. Daily guided tours include detailed explanations of the Garden of Water Law’s hydraulic mechanisms and architectural layout, delivered in both Chinese and English. Accessible wheelchairs and audio guide headsets are available upon request via HopeGoo platform reservations
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