Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing and Its Restored Hutong Courtyards

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing offers a rare thing in the Chinese capital: an intimate hotel set within restored siheyuan courtyard residences in the historic Qianmen hutong, steps from Tiananmen Square. It is the quieter, more traditional counterpart to the brand's Wangfujing tower across the city.

The dining draws serious attention. Yan Garden by Chef Fei serves elegant Cantonese and Chaozhou cuisine from the Michelin-starred chef in a tranquil Hutong courtyard, VICINI is a stylish Italian bistro spilling onto a terrace over the alley, the Maple Lounge pours traditionally served Chinese and oriental teas alongside an exquisite afternoon tea, and TIAO is a contemporary cocktail bar rooted in the stories of the surrounding hutong.

For travelers who want to sleep inside Beijing's living history rather than above its skyline, Qianmen is a singular address.

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