Overview of XITAN

XITAN HOTEL BEIJING

Most people dream about finding somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of the city, somewhere with peace of mind. Xitan Hotel Beijing, open for business this April, is just such a place.

Tanzhe Temple is older than the city of Beijing, as goes the saying. For the past thousand years, this solemn, ancient temple has stood, standing guard and protecting the tranquil villages of Tanzhesi Town. It is no doubt a paradise of suburban Beijing. And Xitan Hotel Beijing happens to be located in this blessed place.

Nine years ago, before the idea of renovating Old Yangpoyuan Village was broached, Xitan Hotel Beijing sowed a seed of hope for the far future. The hotel was built on the old site of Yangpoyuan Village in Mentougou, a district in the western suburbs of Beijing. Lying at the foot of the mountain about a thousand meters from the ancient Tanzhe Temple, it seamlessly and harmoniously coexists with the surrounding mountains, waters, and woods. The hotel took eight years to complete. After much thinking and pondering, it was decided that the hotel should preserve the nature and simplicity of western Beijing, offering more cultured aesthetics and the taste of life.

Charm of the Landscape

The redesign and construction of the Old Yangpoyuan Village site took eight years. The hotel has also preserved a number of 100-year-old trees, ancient architectural structures Tanzhesi Town and other cultural relics. It was built in such a way as to harmonize with the nearby mountain and waters. In other words, it was built on the premise of maintaining the original terrain, while fully considering the safety, privacy and protection of the ancient architectural structures and plants, enabling the building to be fully integrated with the varied layers of the mountainous terrain, reflecting their charm. The landscaping of the hotel was done by oriental courtyard design guru Mr. Nomura and his team. After much effort, working with stone, piling the rockery, and channeling the water, they managed to preserve the basic historical and environmental style of this ancient village in western Beijing, turning the old site into an idyllic place that has a staying power despite its long history.

Overview of XITAN

From the landscaping to interior design, Xitan Hotel strives to uphold traditional oriental architecture while serving as a functional extension of luxury living. The hotel features the Chinese restaurant House of Rong, as well as a tea house, meditation room, coffee shop, whisky bar, meeting room & caviar bar, KTV, THX cinema, swimming pool, gym, spa, and other public amenities, as well as flexible leisure and meeting spaces. The light of the sun and moon reflecting off the ancient foliage, crystal-clear waterfalls, and charming flowers imparts a feeling of mystery and tranquility, showcasing the natural, cyclic beauty of Xitan.

Subtly Elegant Courtyard

38 residences are rhythmically arranged in 10 courtyards, whose names all contain “Cui” (meaning green in Chinese and having the classical connotation of “range of green mountains or hills”). This idea of a return to nature has helped turn this land into a dreamscape.

The residences are named Baocui, Huancui, Dicui, Yingcui, Hancui, Lancui, Yicui, Rucui, Nuancui, and Yongcui, and they integrate with the garden scenery or offer views into the surrounding landscape. Their diverse design styles showcase their connection to nature. The design, relentless attention to detail and selection of international furniture reflect the establishment’s boundless, borderless, and timeless flavor throughout every corner.

The design of the courtyard guestrooms was inspired by Japanese residences and modern house furnishing. The design features such elements as wood, bamboo, cane, and rock to create a warm indoor atmosphere. Each room presents itself as painting, where the window serves as the canvas on which the mountains are painted – an artwork showing the beauty of changing with the seasons, lending the room a leisurely and tranquil atmosphere.

Culinary Enjoyment
The hotel has two dining spaces and four lounges, bringing its guests a memorable culinary experience.

The House of Rong (Chinese Restaurant)

As a premium private kitchen brand under Xinrongji, the storied House of Rong seeks to satisfy the appetites of our patrons as they share stories at the table. By stressing genuine ingredients as a principle, its dishes and offerings are updated according to the season.

Green Boiler Private Dining

Green Boiler Private Dining Venue regularly holds a Michelin-starred chef and master sommelier dinner as an important social occasion, where hot topics on food and wine are discussed. A beverage and art event at the mountain foot in the suburbs of Beijing, it is a high-end beverage and art gathering popular in such fields as food and wine, art and culture, and fashion.

Tea House

Here, you can experience the change of the seasons by appreciating traditional Chinese tea poured by a tea artist, and taste hand-made dim sum offered by the House of Rong. Also available here are tea incense, calligraphy, illustration, qin, Himalaya bowl, and tea tasting-themed tea tasting activities. It is an elegant place to share in the oriental aesthetics and lifestyle. Outside the tea house is a moon-watching terrace where one can fully enjoy the view of the moon in the water as a breeze blows through the pine wood, and listen to the babbling brook below.

Cafe Shop

Here, only quality coffee beans are used. The coffee house is relentless in exploring original flavors, and has become a destination wildly popular with coffee enthusiasts. In this exquisite space, subtle yet thorough attention has been paid to detail; the walls were designed by contemporary artist Noritaka Tatehana by incorporating copper coin reliefs of ancient China, while the tables, chairs, and other furniture were designed by George Nakashima and produced by Sakura Seisakusho. Also on display are a series of exquisite utensils, such as custom-made cups by Noritake and copperware produced by Fuukido.

Whisky Bar
The bar features antique furniture, a style and texture brought out by classical black, brown, and elegant dark red, a rich collection of paintings and ingeniously made artifacts, which represent the fine taste and appreciation for life that are characteristic of a whisky bar. The accompanying jazz music gives off a gentlemanly air as one lounges beside the fireplace – this is a warm world of vintage and ultimate taste. Here you can choose from a rich range of single malt whisky, vintage wine from famous wineries and special cocktails inspired by the seasons. Here, the artwork should be appreciated not only by the eyes, but also by the ears and heart. You should truly feel the artistic aesthetics of the timber, leather, metal, embroidery, and glassware in every corner. This whisky bar also has a cigar room and a KTV.

Meeting Room & Caviar Bar
This bar is a flexible and elegant space integrating sunshine, art, reading, and catering. Here you have access to nearly 1,000 quality books that can be read while fully enjoying the views of the landscape near and far and tasting champagne and other fine wines. It has such a flexible space as to meet requirements for activities and events of various forms, such as art exhibitions, cocktail parties, and salons.

Spiritual Space
At Xitan, you can be far away from worldly concerns and worries, and receive full enlightenment from the spiritual experience of being close to nature. Here, you can focus on finding your inner self and becoming spiritually pure.

Tianxian Palace Upper Courtyard
The palace is home to five 100-year-old towering trees, witnesses to the rotation of seasons and the elapse of time at Yangpoyuan Village. Standing here, you may feel as if you were traveling through time, listening to the echoes of history; here you can meditate to get healed and recover. Leisure can be sought at the reception hall, Songhuan Tea House, or Baiyue Zen Mediation Room, which cater to the various needs of XITAN guests.

THX Cinema
This private cinema is known for creating an immersive visual and audio effect and film-watching experience. Here Xitan Hotel guests can have an extraordinary visual and audio entertainment experience during their trip.

Gym
The gym is exposed to natural light, with all four sides having an open view of the outside. Here you can work out beside nature in a bright, spacious environment beneficial for physical and mental health; you can use the Technogym fitness equipment area round the clock, or book a Pilates or yoga course.

Swimming Pool
This pool is full of life, is like the artistic conception of a literati painting in oriental tradition. Not only does it feature a futuristic sense and artistic element; as well a greater depth oriental aesthetics. (Opening soon)

Spa
The spa uses Lapidem, a natural organic health maintenance brand renowned for extracting the essence of the fine and rare raw material offered by nature, such as those from the sea and plants. By respecting nature, it builds on its principle of health maintenance on origin and authenticity. Here, the aroma-therapy begins by offering spring/summer healing; essences extracted from nature are used to the enjoyment of your senses. In line with the seasonal changes, the aroma-therapist goes about preparatory rituals centered around different themes. The rituals include the caring, warm foot massage welcome ritual called “Pure and Leisurely Zen Tea”, or the “Tanzhe Dream”, and the relaxing oriental Himalayan bowl musical therapy. Here you can enjoy listening to the soft singing of the spring water and the whisper of the plants, thus being soothed by the most caring and tender hug of Mother Nature.

Nearby Scenic Spots
Mentougou, a district in the western suburbs of Beijing, is known for its mountains sprawling far and wide like a magnificent scroll painting. In this land is hidden a rich trove of cultural treasures. You can set out from Xitan Hotel and ride all along in search of the “Secret Tanzhe Trail”, a winding trail that leads to the ancient 1,000-year-old Tanzhe Temple at the mountain foot; here you can relax yourself by breathing in nature, whether you are in the foggy morning glow or in the sunset in the evening. In a 10-minute drive, you can reach Tanzhe Temple (the oldest royal temple in Beijing) or the Eight Caves of Wonder that are described as “magic caves made by Heaven and Earth”. In addition, a half-hour drive away from our hotel is Jietai Temple dubbed the “No. 1 Temple of the World”. The comparison between the two temples is best made by the saying “Tanzhe is famed for its spring and Jietai for its pines.” After all, both temples allow you to return to the ancient and natural Zen realm through oriental aesthetics and rich culture developed over 1,000 years. If you want to start from our hotel and explore the culture of the mountains of western Beijing, you can go to Tanzhe Temple, Dajue Temple, and Longquan Temple, which are representative of ancient religious culture; or you can visit Mount Miaofeng, which is representative of traditional folk customs and culture and just is as colorful, rich, and significant.

Xitan is where you have peace of mind and forget worldly concerns and worries. It is your home in the mountain.