Historic Hotels & Resorts in North Chaoyang from NZ$127

The historical sites in North Chaoyang are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. During your visit, you can check out the local museums.

Based on our travel expertise, Beijing Yijunyuan Hotel is a top hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia. Bell and Drum Towers is a short 18-minute walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Huali Jiahe Hotel and Geosciences International Conference Center.

In North Chaoyang, you’ll find 118 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

North Chaoyang is notable for landmarks like Shichahai, Yuan Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park and Beiding Niangniangmiao. Cultural venues include China Science and Technology Museum, Beijing Dong Wu Silk Museum and Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, you’ll find Forbidden City in the area.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has the opportunity to stay in a place recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of castles, palaces or even pubs or old police stations — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in North Chaoyang usually retain original qualities such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.

These terms are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the architecture and actual building. Mainly a heritage hotel draws meaning from the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Visitors can expect the usual amenities from a contemporary hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in North Chaoyang, it doesn’t mean you’re picking a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.