Beijing Lu Song Yuan is a traditional compound of quadrangle composing of 5 courtyards. It lies at the centre of the ancient city, in an old styled "hutong" (Mongolian for water well) in the eastern part of the city. Hutongs and quadrangles are typical Beijing architectural structures. Hutongs are ancient styled lanes unique in Beijing while quadrangles are the main structures inside hutongs.

 

Beijing Lu Song Yuan Hotel witnessed the history and legends of Beijing. The hotel building is famous for its imperial living taste of the Qing Dynasty with a history of nearly 170 years. The original owner of this large private house was the Grand General Zeng Ge Ling Qin, who invested in building this typical quadrangle courtyard and lived here while he carried out top official duties, such as defense minister, etc.

 

 

General Zeng Ge Ling Qin played a vital role in the military history in the mid 19th century of China (Qing Dynasty). In 1853, he was entitled Prince by Emperor Dao Guang for his magnificent victory against Tai Ping Tian Guo, which was the greatest peasant uprising in 18th century of China. In 1859, he defeated the united fleet of U.K and France. General Zeng died in battle when his troops were sieged by another large-scale peasant uprising called Nian Jun in 1865. Recorded historically that General Zeng was so famous for his valiant, natural, and sincere manner. He was regarded as "the Great Wall" of the country by the Qing court.

 

As integrated part of former Prince Zeng's residency, which is listed as a prior antiquity to special safekeeping of the government of China, Beijing Lu Song Yuan Hotel has become the only typical accommodation where you may enjoy the fantastic taste of the imperial family of China during the Qing Dynasty.