Golden Silk Courtyard金丝居四合院

Beijing · Shichahai · Family records trace the home to the Kangxi era北京 · 什刹海 · 据家人档案与口述可追溯至康熙年间

A family courtyard, still alive in Beijing北京城里，仍有人生活的家庭四合院

Golden Silk Courtyard is our family home near Shichahai. Visit by appointment and a family member will show you around: one private group at a time.金丝居是我们在北京什刹海附近的家。提前预约，由家人带你参观，每个时段只接待一组。

How to book怎样预约 Courtyard visit · from CNY 150四合院参观 · ¥150 起

The courtyard with its pomegranate tree

Our main experience主推体验

Private Courtyard Visit四合院文化导览

Visit our home with a family member and hear about its architecture, fengshui and daily life. Each time is reserved for one private group, so there is room to ask questions and get to know the home.由我们家人讲讲建筑、风水与日常生活，带你认识这座四合院。每个时段只接待一组，有时间慢慢提问。

The moon gate and carved brick wall
CNY 150¥150 per person/ 人
About 1 hour · 1–20 guests · English or Chinese约 1 小时 · 1–20 人 · 中文或英文
  • One private group at a time每个时段只接待一组
  • Hosted by a family member由家人接待或带领
  • Language and practical needs discussed in advance提前沟通语言与具体需要
  • Meeting point near Shichahai sent after we confirm确认后告诉你什刹海附近的集合点
Ask for a date咨询日期

Prices are starting prices in CNY. We confirm everything before you pay.以上为人民币起价，付款前会与你确认全部安排。

Our family home院子与家人

Restored by the family, kept as a home家人修复了旧院，也把日子留在这里

In 2003, Jing Jichang and Wang Zhixi restored the courtyard, keeping the awning, fish bowl and pomegranate tree associated with traditional Beijing courtyard life. It remains our family home, and the people who live here welcome each visit.2003年，荆继昌、王志喜夫妇修复院落，保留了“天棚、鱼缸、石榴树”的老北京院落意趣。这里至今仍是我们的家，来访也从认识住在这里的人开始。

  1. Kangxi era康熙年间

    The family story reaches back家族记忆从这里说起

    Family records and oral history trace the courtyard’s story to this period.据家人档案与口述，这座院子的故事可追溯至这一时期。

  2. 2003

    Restored by the family由家人修复

    Jing Jichang and Wang Zhixi restored the courtyard, preserving its traditional structure and features of Beijing courtyard life.荆继昌、王志喜夫妇修复院落，保留传统结构与老北京院落的生活意趣。

  3. 2008

    An Olympic-era homestay奥运时期的胡同人家

    During the Beijing Olympics, the family welcomed international journalists and other visitors. Material from that time remains in the family archive.北京奥运期间，家人接待海内外记者与访客；当年的资料仍保存在家庭档案中。

  4. Today今天

    Visits by appointment提前确认，预约来访

    We no longer offer accommodation. We welcome cultural visits, photography, filming and small gatherings by advance arrangement, one group at a time.我们已不再提供住宿。参观体验、摄影、影视和小型聚会均需提前沟通确认，每个时段只接待一组。

The details of courtyard life建筑细节里的日常

The moon gate, screen wall and pomegranate tree each have a place in how the home is used and understood. We share what these details mean to our family and how they connect with everyday life in Beijing.月亮门、影壁、石榴树，既有寓意，也与院子里的日常生活有关。我们会结合家里的使用方式和记忆，讲讲这些细节。

“What an oasis here in this growing city. This is an important way to preserve history & the integrity of traditional Chinese architecture & life.”“在这座不断生长的城市里，这里像一片绿洲。它用重要的方式，守住了历史，也守住了中国传统建筑与生活的完整。”From our guest book · visitors from San Francisco宾客手记 · 来自旧金山的客人（译自英文留言）

Also hosted by the family其他体验

Dumpling-Making Lunch四合院饺子午宴

CNY 250¥250

1.5 hours · 2–8 guests · per person1.5 小时 · 2–8 人 · 每人

Make dumplings with us, then sit down together for a homemade Beijing lunch.和我们一起包饺子，再坐下来吃一顿家常北京午饭。

Shichahai Hutong Walk什刹海胡同漫步

CNY 300¥300

1 hour · 2–20 guests · per person1 小时 · 2–20 人 · 每人

Walk the lanes around Shichahai with us and hear about the lakes, temples and life in the neighbourhood.跟着我们走走什刹海周边胡同，听听湖泊、寺庙和街坊生活里的故事。

Tea in the courtyard
The courtyard in the evening
Plants and courtyard details

From the family archive家里的档案

Voices held by the courtyard院子留住的声音

Handwritten pages, press clippings and photographs record the people who have passed through. Tap any image to see it larger.手写留言、媒体剪报和照片，记录了曾经推门而入的人。点击图片可以看大图。

Written by our guests宾客手记

Messages in many languages preserve the impressions of the people who visited our home.客人用不同语言写下的留言，留下了每次来访的感受。

Written in English
Written in English英文留言
Visitors from San Francisco, in English
Visitors from San Francisco, in English来自旧金山的客人，英文留言
Written in Korean
Written in Korean韩文留言
Written in Korean, with a photo
Written in Korean, with a photo韩文留言，附照片
In Chinese, with thanks in four languages
In Chinese, with thanks in four languages中文留言，用四种语言道谢
Written in Chinese
Written in Chinese中文留言

Seen in the press媒体报道

Press clippings include Olympic-era homestay coverage and stories about life in the hutongs.这里保存了奥运时期的接待报道，以及关于胡同生活的媒体资料。

A newspaper story about hutong life
A newspaper story about hutong life关于胡同生活的报纸报道
A magazine feature on the courtyard
A magazine feature on the courtyard介绍四合院的杂志报道
A Japanese newspaper on the Olympic homestay
A Japanese newspaper on the Olympic homestay日本报纸的奥运人家报道

People who passed through来过院子的人

Families, journalists, filmmakers and travellers have visited the courtyard over the years.家庭、记者、电影人和旅行者，都在这里留下过一小段故事。

International journalists during the Olympic years
International journalists during the Olympic years奥运时期到访的国际记者
Guests sharing an afternoon in the courtyard
Guests sharing an afternoon in the courtyard来客在院子里共度午后
Tea prepared for visitors
Tea prepared for visitors为客人准备茶
Young visitors in the old courtyard
Young visitors in the old courtyard老院子里的小客人
A gathering beneath the old tree
A gathering beneath the old tree老树下的相聚
Visitors welcomed at the moon gate
Visitors welcomed at the moon gate月亮门前的来客
A family table beneath the trees
A family table beneath the trees树下的院子餐桌
Conversation in the sitting room
Conversation in the sitting room客厅里的交谈

By appointment提前预约

How to book怎样预约

Fill in the short form below, or message us on WeChat, call, or email.填写下面的简短表单，或通过微信、电话、邮件联系我们。
Tell us the date, group size and language you prefer.告诉我们日期、人数和希望使用的语言。
We usually reply within 24 hours. Once we confirm, we send the meeting point.我们通常 24 小时内回复。确认后发送集合点。

Write your enquiry写下你的咨询

We turn this into a message you send by email or WeChat. Nothing is stored on this page.填好后生成一段文字，由你通过邮件或微信发给我们。本页面不保存任何信息。

WeChat 微信
jimmymjing
WeChat QR code for jimmymjing
Phone电话
+86 136 7108 3054
Tap to call点击拨打
Email邮件
jimmymjing@gmail.com
Ask for Jimmy联系人：荆明

Before you visit来访前需要知道

Getting here如何抵达

Our home is in a residential hutong near Shichahai. A family member meets you nearby and walks you over.院子位于什刹海附近的居民胡同，家人会在附近接你一起走过去。

Language语言

Chinese and English can be arranged directly. Other languages need advance confirmation.中文和英文可直接安排，其他语言需要提前确认。

Children儿童

Tell us their ages so we can plan pacing, food and safety.请告知孩子年龄，方便我们考虑节奏、饮食与安全。

Access通行

The historic home has thresholds and uneven surfaces. Please tell us about mobility or seating needs in advance.老宅有门槛和不平整地面。如有行动或座椅需要，请提前告诉我们。

Photos拍照

Please talk to us about personal photos before your visit. Commercial shoots are arranged separately.来访中的个人拍照请提前与我们沟通。商业拍摄另行安排。

Changes改期与取消

No payment is needed to ask. If your plans change, just let us know.咨询无需付款。行程有变，告诉我们一声就好。

Quick answers常见问题

Can you visit a private hutong courtyard home in Beijing?北京胡同里的私人四合院可以参观吗？

Yes, by appointment. Golden Silk Courtyard is our family home in a residential hutong near Shichahai. We welcome one private group at a time for a courtyard visit, a dumpling-making lunch or a Shichahai hutong walk.可以，需要预约。金丝居是我们在什刹海附近居民胡同里的家，每次只接待一组，可以选择四合院导览、包饺子午餐或什刹海胡同漫步。

How much does a visit cost?参观多少钱？

Private Courtyard Visit from CNY 150 per person; Dumpling-Making Lunch from CNY 250 per person; Shichahai Hutong Walk from CNY 300 per person. We confirm the final price before you pay.四合院文化导览每人 ¥150 起，饺子午宴每人 ¥250 起，什刹海胡同漫步每人 ¥300 起。最终价格会在付款前与你确认。

Is the visit in English?可以用英文接待吗？

We can arrange Chinese or English. Please ask in advance about Japanese or other languages.中文和英文都可以安排。日语或其他语言请提前咨询。

Where is it?院子在哪里？

In a residential hutong near Shichahai, Xicheng District, Beijing. We send the meeting point and directions once your visit is confirmed.在北京西城区什刹海附近的居民胡同里。确认来访后，我们会发送集合点和详细路线。

How do I book?怎样预约？

Send us your date, group size and language; the form above writes the message for you. No payment is needed to ask. We usually reply within 24 hours and confirm the date, arrangements and final price with you.告诉我们日期、人数和语言，上面的表单可以帮你写好消息。咨询不需要付款；我们通常 24 小时内回复，并和你确认日期、安排与最终价格。

Can I stay overnight?可以住宿吗？

No. We hosted guests during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but we no longer offer accommodation. Today we welcome visits, shoots and small gatherings.不可以。2008年北京奥运期间我们接待过住宿客人，现在已不提供住宿，只接待参观、拍摄和小型聚会。

Photography · film · private gatherings摄影 · 影视 · 私人聚会

A real home, used with care真实的院子，也要被认真对待

Our courtyard has grey brick, mature trees and layered rooflines, with family life still continuing here. Tell us about your plans and we’ll send a written quote.灰砖、老树与层叠屋檐，都是这处家庭院落原有的生活景象。把你的计划告诉我们，我们会提供书面报价。

Courtyard Photography院落摄影

From CNY 2,200 · 2-hour minimum¥2,200 起 · 2小时起

For editorial, portrait, fashion or travel shoots. Additional time starts at CNY 900 per hour.适合杂志、人像、时尚与旅行摄影。加时每小时 ¥900 起。

Private Courtyard Gathering院落私人聚会

From CNY 5,800 · 4 hours · up to 20 guests¥5,800 起 · 4小时 · 最多20人

We agree food, layout and how the space is returned to its original condition in advance. Additional time starts at CNY 1,500 per hour.餐饮、布置和恢复原状的安排需提前确认；加时每小时 ¥1,500 起。

Film & Video Production院落影视拍摄

From CNY 13,000 · 8-hour day¥13,000 起 · 每天8小时

We review access, power, lighting, sound and reset needs with you in advance. Additional time starts at CNY 1,100 per hour.使用区域、用电、灯光、声音和恢复原状的安排需提前确认；加时每小时 ¥1,100 起。

Our home is in a residential hutong: amplified sound needs prior approval and may not be possible. Private living areas are used only if the written quote says so.这里是居民胡同，扩声需要提前确认，也可能无法安排。私人生活区域只有在书面报价中写明才能使用。