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King's Hotel and Residences

Located in the former courtyard mansion of a silk merchant from the Qing dynasty, Jing’s Residence is built in the authentic architectural style of northern China, nestled amongst dusty curio shops and bustling restaurants in the old city of Pingyao.

Pingyao, China

Highlights

Only a 1-hour flight from Beijing
Made famous by Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s film 'Raise the Red Lantern', Pingyao is one of China’s last remaining ancient walled cities
Try your hand at noodle making - an artisan craft here in Pingyao
The Dining room at Jing's dishes up delicious international and regional cuisine

King's Hotel and Residences is located in Georgetown, Guyana. The spacious guest rooms and suites feature private bathrooms. The larger family and presidential rooms have an added kitchen, dining area and family room. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant before visiting nearby attractions like National Park, Promenade Gardens or Seawall.

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Top tip:

Pingyao is probably the only city in China with such a well preserved city wall - in some ways it is a living museum.

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Location

Pingyao, China

Jing's Residence is in the heart of the fortified town of Ping Yao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Shanxi Province of central China. Located in the former courtyard mansion of a silk merchant from the Qing dynasty.

A 1-hour flight from Beijing to Taiyuan (the capital of Shanxi Province) or a 3-hour train. Then transfer from Taiyuan to Pingyao takes around 90-minutes by car. After having reached the old town of Ping Yao, enter through the east gate. The hotel is next to the “Armed Escort Museum.“

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