Recommended Stay | Xianglin Inn, Huairou: A Cool Summer Amidst Manchu Culture
Recommended Stay | Huairou Xianglin Inn: A Cool Summer Amid Manchu Charm
Beijing's summer heat is unbearable.
We all long for a secret, cool retreat.
With green mountains, clear waters, and gentle breezes,
spend a carefree summer escaping the scorching heat.
Nestled in Beijing's northernmost reaches, Xianglin Inn
is the perfect spot to beat the summer heat.
Manchu-style courtyards, secret recipes from intangible cultural heritage inheritors,
Manchu traditional games, vegetable picking in our own greenhouse,
a restaurant seating a hundred, multiple meeting spaces,
steam room, KTV, conference room, chess and card room—
summer leisure activities all here!
Huairou Xianglin Inn, with an average temperature of 23°C,
grants you a relaxing hot summer with great food, fun, and sleep —
The Story of Xianglin Inn
Sleep by the woods and waters
North of the Jingcheng Expressway, in the village of Xiangzazi, Changshaoying, Huairou, over a hundred families have lived for generations alongside the mountains, forests, and lakes. The homestay 'Xianglin Inn' settled here too, its name derived from 'Xiangzazi'—to stay in Xiangzazi, sleep among woods and waters.
Xiangzazi Village, where Xianglin Inn is located, is one of the 'Eight Banners' cultural new villages of the Changshaoying Manchu Township, belonging to the Plain Blue Banner. The innkeeper, who has been in the restaurant business for over a decade, says: 'After all these years of entrepreneurship away from home, as I get older, I increasingly want to return to a simple, rustic rural life and enjoy the warmth of human connections with more friends.'
Corporate team building, family gatherings, friend get-togethers—
8 room types offer the most 'Manchu' distinct experience.
A restaurant for a hundred, multiple meeting areas, steam room, KTV, conference room, chess room... plus a basement floor, Xianglin Inn's three floors give us ample ways to relax and enjoy. Without stepping out, enjoy friend and family gatherings, corporate team building, with dining, entertainment, and fun all in one place!
As you enter, a classical-style lobby welcomes you, with floor-to-ceiling windows making the space bright and airy. Winding up the stairs, your eyes are drawn to exquisite relief carvings on the walls.
The innkeeper has poured his life's aspirations and expectations into every brick, every scene, every room of Xianglin Inn. All the furniture and decorations you see have been carefully selected from all over the country, aiming only to present the most exquisite and authentic 'Manchu charm'.
Paintings are full of Manchu flavor; old wood carvings scavenged from everywhere seem to have sealed time; imperial-style ornaments and knick-knacks... As part of the Plain Blue Banner village, Xianglin Inn is infused with Manchu essence everywhere.
Chuyun · Family Loft
As part of the Plain Blue Banner village, Xianglin Inn embodies Manchu style throughout. Majestic Manchu royal drapes blend perfectly with sleek modern simplicity.
If you're bringing kids, we highly recommend this family loft brimming with vitality and childlike fun! The unique high ceiling design gives the first-floor living room a spacious feel!
The wooden-toned children's play area on the second floor will surely delight little ones, with fishing games, building blocks, picture books, a toy xylophone, and more. Even adults can't resist their inner child.
Room type: 1-bedroom loft, 1 bedroom + living room + 1 bathroom
Capacity: 6–8 guests
Bed type: tatami mats, 4m×2m and 3.5m×2m
Price: weekdays 1380 CNY, weekends 1680 CNY, holidays 1980 CNY
Jinmo · Elegant Loft
Deep wood and blue-ink color schemes visually set this loft apart from Chuyun, especially with ink wash paintings on the walls and three-dimensional eave corners, adding a refined, gentlemanly feel.
On the first floor, a sofa tucked under the stairs offers a cozy spot for TV watching with a touch of privacy; on the second floor, two large tatami mats fulfill the wish for long, intimate chats among close friends.
Room type: 1-bedroom loft, 1 bedroom + living room + 2 bathrooms
Capacity: 6–8 guests
Bed type: tatami mats, 5m×2m and 3.5m×2m
Price: weekdays 1380 CNY, weekends 1680 CNY, holidays 1980 CNY
Huamu · Family Loft
With the same layout as Jinmo but different decoration, Huamu places more emphasis on displaying small Manchu artifacts: ornaments in cubbyhole cabinets, brocade-covered storage boxes, blue-and-white porcelain patterns on the wall, an old painted cabinet... Perhaps the innkeeper never intended it merely as a place to sleep.
All three lofts have two large tatami mats on the second floor, suitable for small family gatherings or small-scale team building.
Room type: 1-bedroom loft, 1 bedroom + living room + 2 bathrooms
Capacity: 6–8 guests
Bed type: tatami mats, 5m×2m and 3.5m×2m
Price: weekdays 1380 CNY, weekends 1680 CNY, holidays 1980 CNY
Yinshuang · Tatami Twin Room
The moment you open the door, the line 'A lonely boat, a straw-cloaked old man, fishing alone in the cold river snow' echoes in your mind. Blue ink wash covering two walls vividly expresses this poem; a unique round frame serves as a lamp and resembles the bright moon, complementing the distant flying geese. Sleeping here, even your dreams must be beautiful.
Room type: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, twin beds
Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
Bed type: 1.6m×2m ×2
Price: weekdays 680 CNY, weekends 798 CNY, holidays 1180 CNY
Wangxiang · Terrace Twin Room
Delicate plum blossoms, fresh blue-green hues, and light incense render the room bright and pure. It pairs with Yuexi, sharing a second-floor terrace.
If you're staying with friends, you can plan to enjoy the scenery and chat on the terrace on a fine day.
Room type: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, twin beds
Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
Bed type: 1.6m×2m ×2
Price: weekdays 980 CNY, weekends 1180 CNY, holidays 1480 CNY
Shujing · Classic King Room
Confucius once said: 'When the heart is serious, the body is at ease; when the heart is reverent, the countenance becomes respectful.' This grand king room exudes a majestic comfort at first glance: canopy bed, tan curtains and drapes, antique gourd-shaped bedside lamps... everywhere, the noble aura of the Qing dynasty.
Room type: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, king bed
Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
Bed type: 2m×2m
Price: weekdays 980 CNY, weekends 1180 CNY, holidays 1480 CNY
Yuexi · Terrace King Room
Yuexi means moonlit night. Dominated by sky blue, lake blue, and deep sea blue, sunlight pours through the window, gradually lighting up the blues, finally reflecting on the opposite wall's painting of fish playing among lotus, adding poetic charm.
Room type: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, king bed
Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
Bed type: 2m×2m
Price: weekdays 980 CNY, weekends 1180 CNY, holidays 1480 CNY
Tingxue · Tatami King Room
Also a tatami room, Tingxue features wooden lattice partitions, storage cabinets, and a tea table, exuding more Chinese gentleness. Outside the side door is a private terrace; in the slow rocking of a recliner, await summer dusk and cherish quiet moments.
Room type: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, king bed
Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
Bed type: 2m×2m
Price: weekdays 980 CNY, weekends 1180 CNY, holidays 1480 CNY
In addition, the thoughtful innkeeper has put great care into the bathrooms: heated smart toilets, backlit anti-fog vanity mirrors, giving a touch of luxury. Also, being deep in the mountains, the rooms benefit from a village spring—the drinking water is excellent mineral water, safe to drink!
Manchu Costume · Tea Room · Karaoke · Chess · Steam · Hiking · Picking · Games
Every bit of fun and relaxation is here.
Manchu costume dress-up, tea room, steam room, KTV, conference room, chess room, outdoor games, vegetable picking... whatever leisure activity you want, it's all here! Perfect for summer friend and family gatherings or corporate team building, with food and fun all in one place!
Manchu Costume Dress-Up: Fulfill your dream of being a Manchu princess or prince.
As a homestay in a Manchu cultural village, how could we omit the experience of wearing traditional Manchu attire? The lobby thoughtfully provides a variety of Manchu costumes for both children and adults, from headdresses and clothes to fans and flowerpot-soled shoes—full sets for guests to enjoy a time-travel dress-up session. Once you put on the splendid attire, you instantly become graceful and charming!
From the first to second floor, there are three tea and chat areas, separated by display cabinets, wooden screens, and greenery, so even if strangers sit next door, it's not awkward. The tea sets and fine teas in the tea room, offered for free, are all carefully selected by the innkeeper!
Professional KTV / Movie Screening / Conference Room—One Touch Switch
Where there are friends, there must be singing. The basement multi-purpose hall has professional audio and projection equipment, with ample soundproofing. As soon as the lights flash, the atmosphere ignites; you can sing your heart out without worrying about disturbing others' sleep!
Besides karaoke, the projector and long tables can be switched in one touch to a conference mode accommodating about 30 people.
Next to the KTV is another group's happy space—the chess and card room. On summer evenings, enjoy endless fun with friends at the electric mahjong table or ordinary game tables.
It's said that winter ailments are best treated in summer. Seize this rare chance to expel cold and dampness in the crystal-surrounded steam room!
Forest Trail Hiking
Staying at Xianglin Inn means stepping into your own exclusive forest retreat. West of the inn, a 5-km road leads straight into the woods; everywhere is green, the air pure. In this oxygen-rich forest, relax your body and give your heart a peaceful place.
Wildflowers by the path, insects that have shed their shells—when we slow down, we can reap nature's boundless gifts. Bring children to explore the woods; it will surely amaze them!
Vegetable Picking at Our Own Greenhouse
While staying at Xianglin Inn, you can also pick organic, pollution-free fresh vegetables at the innkeeper's own greenhouse; much of the inn's ingredients come from here. Summer vegetables are varied: water spinach, ice plant, cucumbers, green beans... lush and green, delicious and reassuring, and picking them is novel and fun.
Manchu Featured Game Experiences
Not far from the inn, the village has a flat, uncrowded basketball court and football field, providing an excellent venue for team-building activities!
ˇ Game Experience - Archery Attack
Based on the archery that flourished in the Qing dynasty among Manchus, the inn has developed an exciting archery attack game: grab arrows, take cover behind obstacles, attack... split into two teams and battle!
ˇ Game Experience - Outdoor Pitch-pot and Archery
A few hundred meters west of the inn, there's an exclusive outdoor expansion base surrounded by colorful tires. Test your aim and arm strength with Manchu pitch-pot and archery! For team building, the inn can also provide a large-scale 'Wild Boar Attack' expansion activity planning that combines professionalism and fun! Of course, there are also small expansion facilities for kids to have fun!
Manchu Delicacies by an Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor
When it comes to food, Xianglin Inn, which started as a catering business, treats guests' three meals a day with the highest standards and quality. A 200-square-meter super kitchen and a restaurant seating a hundred, from dishes to service, everything meets guests' needs.
Royal elegant and aristocratic private rooms let you enjoy a feast with family and friends in privacy.
The innkeeper's mother has even been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage inheritor for her unique 'Cedarwood Smoked Meat'! You can imagine how delicious it is!
The 'Two-Eight Feast,' evolved from Manchu cuisine, presents exquisite eight cold dishes and eight hot pots—sixteen dishes in total, each with its own story and meticulous preparation. Since you're in a Manchu village, why not try the innkeeper's secret recipes, honed over a decade of restaurant experience?
Red Scissors Pork, Mushroom Stewed Village Chicken, Cured Meat with Green Beans, Cedarwood Smoked Meat... with their own supply base, the ingredients are of the highest standard! For vegetarians, be sure to try the special tofu balls and delicious ice plant—a true feast for the taste buds!
A steaming health-boosting hot pot is also in order! Eat the cooked ingredients first, then blanch an array of fresh items. The magic lies in the broth: a hint of spicy-sour-savory flavors seeps into the ingredients as it boils, while the ingredients' flavors meld with the broth, so the taste becomes richer and more complex as you go, deeply satisfying!
The famous homemade oilcakes are often devoured by diners who come specifically for them! The abundant and varied buffet breakfast provides all the nutrition you need for the day. Millet pancakes, fried glutinous rice balls, steamed corn, boiled sweet potatoes... a dazzling array of staple foods, you might not be able to try them all!
Nearby Attractions from Xianglin Inn
ˇ Labagou Virgin Forest
An hour's drive from Xianglin Inn, the Labagou Virgin Forest Scenic Area is Beijing's only virgin forest natural scenic spot, with high negative oxygen ion content and countless rare plants and animals. It features a summer glacier unique to Beijing, and birch forests you'd only see in Siberia. In summer, brilliant wildflowers are everywhere, and you can hear the calls of deer, hares, pheasants, and birds—a wild escape while beating the heat.
Address: Sunzhaizi, Labagoumen Manchu Township, Huairou District (60-minute drive from Xianglin Inn)
Opening hours: 07:30–17:00
Ticket: general admission 40 CNY/person
ˇ Changshaoying Mountain Goods Market
This is the largest mountain goods market in northern Beijing. Every weekend, it's filled with rural specialties: free-range chickens, dried small fish, wild hazelnuts, and more. You can also buy mouth-watering fried skewers and oilcakes at bustling snack stalls, as well as Empress Dowager Cixi's favorite Manchu traditional foods like glutinous bean buns, New Year cake, naked oat noodles, and griddle cakes.
Address: Near Luanchi Road, Huairou District (25-minute drive from Xianglin Inn)
ˇ Laoxigou Film and TV Base
A long-abandoned remote mountain village that has become a filming location for many movies and TV shows, including 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' and the new film 'Two Tigers' starring Zhao Wei and Ge You. If you get a chance, come explore—you might even run into a celebrity!
Address: Laoxigou Village, Changshaoying Township, Huairou District (35-minute drive from Xianglin Inn)
