Golden Silk Courtyard | Beijing Hutong Courtyard (Siheyuan) Visits

Pomegranate trees and birdcages in the family courtyard

Beijing · Shichahai · Family records and oral history trace the home to the Kangxi era

Visit our family home near Shichahai for a private courtyard tour, dumpling-making lunch or hutong walk. Chinese and English can be arranged.

Private family homeVisits by appointmentOne group at a time

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Kangxi erain family records and oral history

2003restored by the family

2008Olympic-era hospitality archive

1 groupwelcomed at a time

Historic dates are presented from family records, oral history and preserved archive material. Archive

Cultural visits

Choose how to spend time with us

Every visit is private, hosted by the family and arranged in advance.

A family member leading visitors through the courtyard

1 hour · 1–20 guests

Private Courtyard Visit

Visit our home with a family member and hear about its architecture, fengshui and daily life. Each time is reserved for one private group.

1.5 hours · 2–8 guests

Dumpling-Making Lunch

Make dumplings with us, then sit down together for a homemade Beijing lunch.

1 hour · 2–20 guests

Shichahai Hutong Walk

Walk the lanes around Shichahai with us and hear about the lakes, temples and life in the neighbourhood.

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Photography, filming and gatherings

Tell us about your shoot or small gathering. We’ll discuss the timing, people and use of the space with you, alongside the needs of our home.

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Jing Jichang and Wang Zhixi in the courtyard they restored — Jing Jichang and Wang Zhixi · family archive, digitally restored

From our family

Meet the family behind the courtyard

We’d like to share the home we live in: the moon gate, the screen wall, the pomegranate tree and the stories behind them. A visit is a chance to ask questions and get to know a little of everyday life here.

Discover the story

The courtyard remembers

Guest notes, press clippings and family photographs record more than two decades of visits and everyday life in the courtyard.

“What an oasis here in this growing city. This is an important way to preserve history & the integrity of traditional Chinese architecture & life.”

From our guest book · visitors from San Francisco

Quick answers

Can you visit a private hutong courtyard home in Beijing?

Yes, by appointment. Golden Silk Courtyard is our family home in a residential hutong near Shichahai. We welcome one private group at a time for a courtyard visit, a dumpling-making lunch or a Shichahai hutong walk.

How much does a visit cost?

Private Courtyard Visit: From CNY 150 / person · Dumpling-Making Lunch: From CNY 250 / person · Shichahai Hutong Walk: From CNY 300 / person

Is the visit in English?

We can arrange Chinese or English. Please ask in advance about Japanese or other languages.

Where is it?

In a residential hutong near Shichahai, Xicheng District, Beijing. We share the exact address and directions once your visit is confirmed.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your date, group size and language. No payment is needed to enquire; we usually reply within 24 hours and confirm the date, arrangements and final price with you.

Can I stay overnight?

No. We hosted guests during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but we no longer offer accommodation. Today we welcome visits, shoots and small gatherings.

Shichahai · Beijing

Find us near Shichahai

Our home is in a residential hutong near Shichahai. We welcome one group at a time by appointment and no longer offer accommodation. We’ll share the exact address and arrival details after confirming your visit.