10 Unusual Places to Stay in Chine
During your visit to Chine, it's possible to make your trip even more extraordinary by staying in unusual hotels or other types of unconventional accommodations.
During your visit to Chine, it's possible to make your trip even more extraordinary by staying in unusual hotels or other types of unconventional accommodations.
We invite you to discover a list of 10 unusual accommodations that may inspire ideas for your future stay in Chine.
1/ The Tianzi Hotel
This hotel located in the city of Yanjiao in Hebei ranks among the most atypical hotels in the world. Representing three Taoist deities: Fu the god of fortune, Lu the god of prosperity, and Shou the god of longevity, the hotel overlooks the city from its height of 416 meters.
2/ Aircraft Carrier Hotel
The aircraft carrier Kiev from Ukraine, formerly used by the Russian Navy, was sold to a Chinese company that had the clever idea of transforming it into a grand luxury hotel. Its 300 meters in length and 30,000 tons accommodate nearly 150 rooms, a fitness center and a fine dining restaurant. For the curious, you can find this more than original hotel in the theme park of the city of Tianjin.

3/ Camping on the Great Wall of Chine
The Great Wall of Chine, this famous construction so beloved by travelers from around the world, is now open to campers on certain sections. As you can imagine, camping on the Great Wall of Chine is an unforgettable and unconventional experience. In the early morning, it's possible to admire the sunrise over the surrounding mountains and the spectacle is breathtaking. However, it's important to remember that the wall remains a protected site that would be a shame to damage for an unusual night. Camp responsibly!

4 / Batman Room in Taiwan
For comic book enthusiasts, the Eden Hotel is perfect for you. Located in Taiwan, this love hotel offers a suite entirely decorated in Batman style. The "Batcave" plunges you directly into Batman's dark universe and even features a miniature replica of the famous Batmobile. For couples seeking original experiences, the room can be booked for approximately 40 dollars.

5/ Hakka Houses
The Fujian region in Southeast Chine is full of cultural treasures belonging to the Hakka ethnic groups. The region is famous for the unique architecture it presents with its circular houses called Tulou, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Each house can accommodate about a hundred people. Staying there is a very enriching and unforgettable experience.

6/ The Venetian in Macau
The Venetian Hostel in Macau is a skyscraper that houses a casino, approximately 3,000 rooms, about thirty restaurants and over 300 shops. The Venetian, the 5th largest construction in the world, has the distinction of incorporating a representation of the famous Venice with a network of canals within the hotel itself.

7/ Traditional Courtyard House in Beijing
Called Siheyuan, traditional Chinese houses are highly sought after by tourists looking for authenticity. These square courtyard houses are all organized the same way, with a small garden adorned with fruit trees in the center. In Beijing, many of these beautiful houses have disappeared to make way for more modern constructions. However, some of them have resisted modernization in their own way and now serve as hotels. You can find them in the Hutong quite easily.

8/ Capsule Hotel in Shanghai
Rather renowned in Japan, the capsule hotel is beginning to establish itself in Shanghai. The size of the rooms does not exceed 5 m² but still has a flat-screen LCD television and Wi-Fi. Showers and toilets are obviously shared. To stay one night, you will need to spend a little less than 100 Yuan, or about 12 euros.

9/ Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort
Forming a gigantic arch, this hotel located in Huzhou in Zhejiang province belongs to the large hotel chain Sheraton. Standing 100 meters tall, the hotel overlooks Lake Tai and offers its guests a breathtaking view of the city. This unusual building offers more than 300 rooms, including many suites with private balconies. The rooms offer great comfort but if your budget does not allow you to stay there, you can always admire the building which, when night falls, lights up for the greatest pleasure of the eyes.

10/ The Love Hotel in Shanghai
You have surely already heard of love hotels in Japan or South America. Today, Chine is attempting to develop this more or less original concept, which doesn't displease Chinese couples. In Shanghai, this particular type of accommodation offers a multitude of rooms, each with its own particular and well-thought-out atmosphere. Dimmed lights, circular beds, mirrors on the ceiling, jacuzzis... everything is designed so you have a pleasant time with your soulmate.

Frequently asked questions
Yes, it is possible to camp on certain unrestored sections of the Great Wall of Chine, notably in the wild areas of Hebei. However, this practice is subject to strict rules: it is forbidden to damage the site, to make fires or to leave waste. It is recommended to find out in advance about the authorized sections and to camp responsibly.
A night in a capsule hotel in Shanghai generally costs less than 100 yuan, or about 12 euros. For this price, you have an individual room of approximately 5 m² equipped with an LCD television and Wi-Fi. The facilities (showers and toilets) are shared among guests.
A Siheyuan is a traditional Chinese square courtyard house, characterized by buildings arranged around a central garden adorned with fruit trees. In Beijing, you can find Siheyuan converted into hotels in the Hutong, the historic alleyways of the city center, notably in the neighborhoods of Nanluoguxiang or Gulou.
Yes, some circular Tulou houses in the Fujian region, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, offer homestay accommodations. These impressive dwellings can accommodate about a hundred people and offer a unique immersion into Hakka culture. It is advisable to book in advance, especially during peak season.
The Venetian in Macau is one of the largest buildings in the world (5th ranking worldwide), housing a casino, approximately 3,000 rooms, about thirty restaurants and over 300 shops. Its distinctive feature is to recreate the atmosphere of Venice with actual navigable interior canals by gondola, within the hotel itself.


