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Address:
Xisi Beiliutiao Hutong is located 200 meters south of the Ping'an
Room:
8 Rooms
Location:
Distance from city center: 0km, distance from railway station: 7km, distance from airport: 30km, distance from international exhibition center: 5km.
The view around: BAi tower temple, behind sea, Xidan mall
Description:
Spring Garden Hotel is a " Si He Yuan " (a compound with houses around a square courtyard) hotel, which is of luxury and pure Chinese style. And its buildings are of the typical Qing dynasty style. There are 8 guest rooms and a multifunctional hall. They are decorated with handmade colored paintings, which are matched with golden decorations. And all the furniture features hardwood furniture, which is of Qing dynasty style matching with the Chinese paintings, antiques, and various kinds of handicrafts. The honored guests can enjoy the beauty of Chinese culture and arts in here.
In addition to the clean, comfortable and convenient facilities, the cultural connotation Spring Garden Hotel possesses is just the thing that other hotels are incomparable to it.
Room Description:
There are 8 guest rooms and a multifunctional hall. They are decorated with handmade colored paintings, which are matched with golden decorations. And all the furniture features hardwood furniture, which is of Qing dynasty style matching with the Chinese paintings, antiques, and various kinds of handicrafts. The honored guests can enjoy the beauty of Chinese culture and arts in here.
In addition to the clean, comfortable and convenient facilities, the cultural connotation Spring Garden Hotel possesses is just the thing that other hotels are incomparable to it.
Hotel Facilities:
24h room service
Broadband Internet Access
Wireless Internet Access
Conference Centre
Meeting / Banquet Facilities
Business Center with Internet
Faxing Facilities
Bar
Tea / coffee making facilities
Shops / Commercial Services
Postal/Courier Service
Safe Deposit Box
Hairdresser
Guest Laundry
Secretarial Service
Non-smoking rooms
Room Facilities:
Room Service
Wireless Internet Access
Air-Conditioning
Colour Television
Telephone
Hairdryer
Iron / Ironing Board
Safe in Room
Laundry Service
Non Smoking Rooms
Book airplane tickets
About us The history of Spring Garden hotel
Spring Garden Hotel is a traditionally restored "Si He Yuan" ( in chinese;
a compound of houses around a square courtyard), which is representative of pure
ancient Chinese culture and style. Its buildings are of the Qing Dynasty style (300 years ago), which were elevated in stature from the Yuan Dynasty beginnings of
over 600 years ago.
Spring Garden Hotel is located at No.11 Xisi Beiliutiao hutong, Xi Cheng District,
Beijing. The Xisi Beiyitiao hutong to the XiSi Beiliutiao hutong were built beginning
in 1206 during the Yuan Dynasty. It has an 800 year history. Xisi Beiliutiao hutong
was called "Wei-er Hutong" during the times of the Yuan Dynasty and the Ming
Dynasty. The name was later changed to "Nan-Wei Hutong " during the Qing Dynasty
and by 1970 it was permanently changed to Xisi Beiliutiao hutong. Our hotel was the
residence of the Official Minister during the Yuan Dynasty. In over 800 years it has
been through four different dynasties. It has been renovated once during the Qing
Dynasty over 300 years ago and painstakingly renovated once again in 2005.
Spring Garden Hotel offers 8 carefully restored guest rooms, a multifunctional hall,
2 courtyards for your relaxation, and a private business center. The rooms are
decorated with handmade colored paintings matched with gold and red tapestries.
All furniture is custom built from the oldest hardwoods available representative of
the Qing Dynasty era. Chinese paintings, linens, crafts, antique, and authentic
Chinese cultured pearl jewelry is displayed within the compound for your interest
and is available for sale if desired.
Here the honored guests can enjoy the beauty of Chinese culture and arts in
addition to our clean, comfortable and convenient facilities. The cultural
connotation of our Spring Garden Hotel is the perfect gateway to your relaxation
pleasure in the style of ancient China.
Culture in the Guest Rooms
Each of the eight guest rooms introduces to the honored guests the life history of
different distinguished Chinese emperors and the dynasties whichthey were a part
of. Visit all 8 guest rooms here on-line and you will have traveled through the 5,000
years of Chinese history and culture. Modern bath facilities, television, telephone
service and climate control are quietly evident within each room.
Culture in the multifunctional hall
There are approximately one hundred photos with English translations depicting Beijing
(Peking) past. These include places of interest, culture, religion, and every day life in
the city. There is also a staff member available to answer questions and explain the
eight hundred years of Beijing history. Additionally, this private, out-of-the-way,
room serves you for your dining pleasure, an activity and exhibition room, a meeting
room (available for up to 25 guests), and bar and Karaoke lounge. If you must connect
briefly with the outside world, a modern business center featuring free wireless
internet connection or free use of our computer hardware is accessible through the
hall. (Copy and fax service are available for your convenience at nominal cost). May
we suggest you visit this room briefly, as your relaxation in ancient China awaits you!
Abundant cultural activities
In addition to the numerous written displays, Spring Garden Hotel will feature Beijing
folk-custom activities at predetermined times. The honored guests will enjoy the
opportunity to both make and eat authentic Chinese dumplings, experience the art of
ancient Chinese calligraphy, partake in the making of dough figurine and watch how the
figures made of maltose take shape. Exercise your mind and body by learning Chinese
"shadow-boxing" (Tai Chi). Take pictures in the clothing of the Peking Opera, play Mah
Jong, or just enjoy it all by relaxing in our courtyards while taking tea.
More special service
Apart from the Ordinary Service Items mentioned, we provide other special
services:
Airport Pick up service, RMB 300 per car arriving,RMB 200 per car departing;
Ticket booking for airline;
Ticket booking for Peking Opera and acrobatics;
Tours arranged with English-speaking tour guides of such places as the
Forbidden City,
Tian'anmen Square, the Ming Tombs and the famous Great Wall;
Local tours of the "hutongs" (the narrow access streets to all Si He Yuan )
to experience local life;
Read and mail-order the English version books of Beijing culture and arts;
Shopping and dining;
Catering, conference and entertainment arrangement;
Please give advance notice of desired services upon booking;
Relaxation, history, knowledge, friendly faces, comfort and convenience are among
the many things offered by Spring Garden Hotel.
Welcome to China, Welcome to Beijing, Welcome to our Si He Yuan!
Spring Garden Hotel is your best choice!
Qing Palace The Qing Dynasty (1635 - 1912)
The Qing Dynasty, with a total of 12 emperors, started with Emperor TaiZu Nurhachi and endedwith Emperor Xuantong Pu Yi.
Xuanye ruled during the years 1661 - 1722. The reign title was Kangxi.He ascended the throne at the age of eight. At the beginning of hisreign, the Regent Aobai seized absolute power as sole Regent. After retaking the rein, Emperor Kangxi arrested Aobai. He then crushed therebellion of the Three Feudatories and recaptured Taiwan.
During his reign, Emperor Kangxi defeated the Russian invaders at Kyakhta and then the two empires signed The Treaty of Nerchinsk. He also crushed the rebellion of the Zungars. In addition to his military achievements, Emperor Kangxi made great advancements in developing the economy and agriculture,as well as controlling the flood waters of the Yellow River. He wasa great advocate of the Confucius and Mencius philosophies.
The reign of Emperor Kangxi was the most prosperous period of theQing Dynasty. Among the emperors in the ancient time, Emperor Kangxi was the only one who learned the Western sciences systematically. He absorbed the knowledge of math, astronomy, geography, physics and chemistry. He took charge of several large scale science research projects. Learning diligently was an important element for Emperor Kangxi to be the ruler.
Tang Palace The Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)
Tang Dynasty, with a total of 20 emperors, started with Emperor Gao Zu and ended with Emperor Xi Zong.
Emperor TaiZong, named Li Shimin (299 - 649), was the second son of Emperor Gao Zu. During 23 years of his reign, Emperor TaiZong often discussed state matters with his ministers and generalized the experiences of the success and failureof past dynasties. He laid down the principles of decreasing conscript labor and taxes to improve the living standards of his people. Hence, the economy quickly recovered and began to develop. During his reign, Emperor TaiZong devoted his life to making the Tang Dynasty the most prosperous one in the history of feudal China. The period was known as Zhen Guan Zhi Zhi, and was the world leader in politics, economy and culture. Hong Palace Mao Zedong (1893 - 1976)
Mao Zedong was born on December 26, 1893 in the village of Shao Shan, Hunan Province. He died on September 9, 1976 in Beijing. Mao Zedong was known as the great leader of the Chinese people. He was a Marxian, a proletarian revolutionist, a strategist, a theoretician, a poet, and a calligraphist. Most importantly, he was the founder and leader of the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and the People's Republic of China. Chairman Mao took great interest in odes, poems, and calligraphy. Mao Zedong-led Chinese people defeated the Japanese invaders after 8 years of the Sino-Japanese War. After 28 years of war, he led the Chinese Communist Party to unify China. Judging from his great achievements, Mao Zedong made great contributions to Chinese nations, which can never be erased. The Multifunctional Hall There are approximately one hundred photos with English translations depicting Beijing (Peking) past .These include places of interest ,culture, religion, and every day life in the city .These is also a staff member available to answer questions and explain the eight hundred years of Beijing history. Additionally ,this private ,out-of-the-way ,room serves you for your dining pleasure ,an activity and exhibition room ,a meeting room (available for up to 25 guests), and barand Karaoke lounge ,if you must connect briefly with the outside world, a modern business center featuring free wireless internet connection or free use of our computer hardware is accessible through the hall . The Front Gate of the Si He Yuan The front gate of many Si He Yuan is usually located at the southeastern corner. This is according to the traditional concepts of the five elements that were believed to compose the universe, and the eight diagrams of divination. Normally there is a screen-wall inside the gate so that outsiders cannot see directly into the courtyard, and it is also believed to protect the houses from evil spirits. Outside the gate of some large Si He Yuan, there is usually a pair of stone lions on each side, also to protect from evil spirits. A Si He Yuan residence offers space, comfort and quiet privacy. The gates are usually painted vermilion and have large copper door rings.
The front gate of our hotel shows an impressive look, representing the higher level of an ancient residence in the Qing Dynasty. All drawings are hand-painted by artistic craftsmen, displaying incredible details. The paint used is real gold which symbolizes the glory and wealth of life.
The Rear Courtyard
There are four rooms in the rear courtyard. They are named Tang Palace, Yuan Palace, Hong Palace and Qing Palace. Chinese roses are in full blossom in the flowerbeds, next to which some small beautiful birds are usually playing merrily. One can also expect to see coi and goldfish swimming in a big water vat in the center of the courtyard.
There are several cane chairs and round tables for you to have a chat and cup of tea with your friends while listening to traditional Chinese music. Everything here can turn the time back to the good old dynasty days.
The Scene through the Window Any visitor to the Si He Yuan will be impressed by its beauty, which is formed in a very traditional way.
In the entrance, besides the flower wall is a moon gate, which leads into the beautiful front courtyard. Chinese roses are in full blossom in the flowerbeds. One can also expect to see coi and goldfish swimming in a small pond under a stone fountain with a small waterfall. The courtyard also features a pomegranate tree, jujube tree and a yulan tree standing separately in the courtyard bearing lovely fruits or flowers. Everything here can turn the time back to the good old dynasty days.
There are four rooms around the front courtyard. They are named Huang Palace, Zhou Palace, Han Palace and Qin Palace.
The Stone Fountain Detailed Courtyard Explanation
The stone fountain is located in the front courtyard with a pond around it. You can expect to see coi and goldfish swimming in the pond under a pomegranate tree. There are several cane chairs and round tables for you to have a chat and cup of tea with your friends while listen the traditional Chinese music.
The Moon Gate Leads to the Front Courtyard Any visitor to the Si He Yuan will be impressed by its beauty, which is formed in a very traditional way.
In the entrance, besides the flower wall is a moon gate, which leads into the beautiful front courtyard. Chinese roses are in full blossom in the flowerbeds. One can also expect to see coi and goldfish swimming in a small pond under a stone fountain with a small waterfall. The courtyard also features a pomegranate tree, jujube tree and a yulan tree standing separately in the courtyard bearing lovely fruits or flowers. Everything here can turn the time back to the good old dynasty days.
There are four rooms around the front courtyard. They are named Huang Palace, Zhou Palace, Han Palace and Qin Palace.
Aisle Walk through the scenic aisle for access to the rear courtyard.
Here you can observe some old Beijing cultural exhibits.
The Front Desk Upon entering into our hotel, you will be served by our experienced and gracious receptionists. The check-in procedure, in Chinese or English, is quick and easy, and you will be escorted to your room.
Our staff dress is traditional Chinese-style clothing.
Right from the beginning you can enjoy the Chinese classical music and many ornate and beautiful restoration details.
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