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Everything you need to know about Yiyunguan
Stay at Tingli Pavilion Hotel within the Summer Palace, a restored Qing-era pavilion blending traditional courtyard design with modern comfort. Its rooms face Yiyun Pavilion directly, offering serene views of classical gardens and ancient calligraphy plaques. The hotel offers exclusive "Scholar’s Walk" tours—guided morning strolls through hidden corridors where guests can explore preserved study rooms and learn about imperial book collections. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to private tea ceremonies in the pavilion’s inner courtyard, creating an authentic Han Dynasty scholar ambiance.
Yishoutang Villa partners with the Summer Palace administration to offer "Early Garden Access" for guests—entry to the park 30 minutes before opening, ideal for capturing quiet moments around Yiyun Pavilion without crowds. Guests receive a special pass allowing limited-time visits to restricted areas like the inner study hall, where original Ming-Qing manuscripts are displayed. This privilege is available only through HopeGoo, with reservations required at least 72 hours in advance due to strict visitor limits.
Yes, Tingli Pavilion Hotel features a curated "Hanfu Experience" service, offering authentic Qing-style robes and accessories for rent. Guests can participate in evening "Poetry & Plum Blossom" events held in the garden courtyard, complete with live guqin music and lantern lighting. Each event includes a bilingual guide explaining the history of Yiyun Pavilion’s literary legacy. These activities are coordinated by the Summer Palace Cultural Center and booked exclusively through HopeGoo for seamless integration into your stay.
Yishoutang Villa’s "Listening Rain Pavilion" terrace offers a prime vantage point overlooking Yiyun Pavilion’s main hall and moon gate, perfectly framing the classic layout of layered courtyards and willow-lined paths. Equipped with a custom bronze telescope and antique photography tripod, this space is ideal for capturing architectural details and seasonal light shifts. During cherry blossom season, the villa hosts "Lantern Light Nights," transforming the terrace into a poetic scene with paper lanterns and ambient poetry readings. All premium view rooms include adjustable floor-to-ceiling windows for indoor appreciation of the view.
Tingli Pavilion Hotel hosts daily "Imperial Study Sessions" led by curators from the Summer Palace Museum. Guests may participate in hands-on workshops on Qing dynasty calligraphy techniques, ink-making, and manuscript preservation, inspired by the collection housed in Yiyun Pavilion. These sessions are conducted in Mandarin with English subtitles provided upon request. Advance HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures small-group participation and access to rare archival materials not available to general visitors.
Yishoutang Villa’s heritage garden features a restored Ming-Qing tea pavilion where guests enjoy a traditional "Bamboo Wind Tea Ceremony" each afternoon. The ceremony uses leaves sourced from the palace’s own tea grove and is accompanied by explanations of the philosophical roots behind tea culture in imperial China. The garden path leads directly to Yiyun Pavilion, making it easy to transition between ritual and exploration. This experience is included in the HopeGoo-curated "Cultural Retreat" package, which also covers guided access to private study zones.
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