The Shichahai Shadow Art Hotel is located in Beijing’s Hutong district. Renowned for its narrow, cobbled alleyways, street vendors and traditional courtyard houses, staying here will guarantee an authentic stay in Beijing.
Offering traditional yet clean and comfortable rooms, a large social area and even its own shadow puppet shows, this hotel will give you a great introduction to Chinese culture. Moreover, due to its central location near the Forbidden City, and Houhai and Shichahai lakes, the Shadow Art Hotel is a very convenient base for your time in Beijing.
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This is a clean, comfortable and charming hotel in a great location in Beijing鈥檚 Hutong district, and is one of our firm favourites.
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Rooms
Named after traditional Chinese opera characters, the 25 rooms are all in a modern style, and have comfortable beds. Although some rooms have windows facing the hallway, many have a view over the courtyard where you can overlook the Chinese traditional theatre. Each room includes free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, as well as a TV, kettle and a private bathroom. Although rooms here are not the largest on offer in Beijing, they will certainly provide a comfortable and convenient stay.
Location
With just a short walk to the central Houhai and Shichahai lakes, as well as a very short distance from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, the property is conveniently located within one of the city's ancient Hutong districts. However, taxis are unlikely to be able to drive you direct to the door (or even within the Hutong at all) as the streets here are so narrow, so you will need to walk at least a short distance if you do want to find a taxi.
Food and drink
The hotel offers a small buffet breakfast. Although there is an on-site bar, the hotel unfortunately does not have its own restaurant. Instead, at reception they have menus for all of the top quality local restaurants and they will either order it for you and have it delivered, or give you directions to the restaurant itself. Within walking distance are very good Western and Chinese restaurants.
Tour ideas in Beijing
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Shichahai Shadow Art Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Beijing City Tour
Beijing City Tour
To really experience Beijing you need to get out onto the streets. The Forbidden City is one of the most fascinating places in Beijing and is well worth a visit.
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Beijing's Hutongs
Take a tricycle tour of Beijing鈥檚 unique and famous Hutongs, a maze of old narrow backstreets found in the Changiao area of the Western District.
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Located in the Haidian district in the north of Beijing, the Palace is a classical imperial garden embracing beautiful landscaped hills and lakes.
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