Guchengbao Inn

Beijing


This 400-year-old building is perched high above much of the village and enjoys fine views from its terrace restaurant. Rooms are in the back courtyard and are basic but charming. Each room has a traditional stone kàng bed, which sleeps up to four people and can be fire-heated in winter.

The shared bathroom has no shower, but one room does include a small shower room and lovely views. The inn is in the upper left corner of the village as you look up from just past the right-hand bend in the road.


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