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China Travel Guide

Where to Stay in China

From Hutong courtyard hotels to glass-and-steel urban towers — China's accommodation landscape is as varied as the country itself.

China offers some of the world's most distinctive accommodation options, from converted Ming dynasty courtyards in Beijing's hutongs to ultramodern towers designed by Hadid and Foster. The key is knowing which type matches your journey.

International Luxury Brands

  • Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing — most exclusive in China
  • Four Seasons, Raffles, St. Regis in major cities
  • Mandarin Oriental — Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan
  • The Peninsula — Beijing, Shanghai (legendary service)
  • Rosewood — Beijing, Sanya
  • Park Hyatt — Beijing, Shanghai

Design & Boutique Hotels

  • Alila Yangshuo — converted sugar mill, stunning setting
  • The Temple Hotel, Beijing — restored Yuan dynasty temple
  • Narada Resort, Anji — bamboo forest setting
  • Amanfayun, Hangzhou — UNESCO tea village
  • Raw Vision, Moganshan — converted factory, art focus
  • Suzhou hotels in classical garden settings

Traditional Stays

  • Siheyuan (courtyard) hotels: Beijing hutongs, Lijiang
  • Cave dwellings: Shaanxi province (unique experience)
  • Tibetan guesthouses: authentic, basic but memorable
  • Minority village stays: Guizhou, Yunnan
  • Tea-farm stays: Wuyishan, Anji, Longjing
  • Buddhist monastery retreats: Wutaishan, Emeishan

Choosing the Right Type

The 'best' hotel in China depends entirely on what you want to feel. A business-class tower in Shanghai's Pudong gives you seamless efficiency; a hutong courtyard in Beijing's Dongcheng district places you inside living history. ChinaTourly helps clients match their accommodation philosophy to each city.

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