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“Fantastic base for exploring one of the lesser known sections of China's Great Wall. Originally a tile factory, The Brickyard has been sympathetically restored and rooms are smart and comfortable with sit out terraces for soaking up the panoramic views.”

“Fantastic base for exploring one of the lesser known sections of China's Great Wall. Originally a tile factory, The Brickyard has been sympathetically restored and rooms are smart and comfortable with sit out terraces for soaking up the panoramic views.”

Hotel Review

With entire front side of your room constructed from glass, spending the night in the Brickyard is almost akin to sleeping in a greenhouse – but emerging from the mist in the distance is the Great Wall, the Brickyard’s raison d’etre. Everything here is built to face it: the former factory has been refitted with huge swathes of glass, and reimagined as a stunning eco-retreat. There is an organic vegetable garden, a (Wall-facing) Jacuzzi, and a spa. And it's all just a bus ride away from Beijing (the hotel can also arrange a car pick-up). After a hard hike up on the Wall itself, you’ll also be glad of their on-site Schoolhouse restaurant, which serves fantastic, fresh-tasting, homemade from scratch Western food (including unbeatable breakfasts!).
 

Written by John Ovans

Recommended For

  • Sights nearby
  • This is a particularly good bit of the Great Wall to visit as it is slightly off the beaten track
  • Yoga
  • Sunday morning yoga classes or private tuition can be arranged
  • Great walks
  • Both on the Great Wall and in the surrounding countryside
  • Local markets
  • Country Escape
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Self catering to rent
  • The nine separate houses in the surrounding area area perfect for families or groups
  • Spa
  • Enjoy a treatment whilst taking in views of the Great Wall
  • Restaurant
  • As many of the ingredients as possible are locally sourced
  • Views
  • Breathtaking views of the Great Wall
  • Full of character
  • Outstanding location
  • Roof terrace
  • Eco
  • Chic
  • Free wifi
  • Child friendly
  • Village

Facilities

  • Suites
  • The Chairman's Suite features a Japanese soaking tub and two fireplaces, plus large private courtyard
  • Garden
  • Full of colourful specimen including blossom trees, wisteria, irises and a lotus pond.
  • Self catering to rent
  • The nine separate houses in the surrounding area area perfect for families or groups
  • Spa
  • Enjoy a treatment whilst taking in views of the Great Wall
  • Restaurant
  • As many of the ingredients as possible are locally sourced
  • Sitting Room
  • Cosy lounge with roaring fire for colder months
  • Car not required
  • Complimentary shuttle to the Great Wall
  • Views
  • Breathtaking views of the Great Wall
  • Games room
  • Roof terrace
  • Free wifi
  • Wifi
  • Hot Tub
  • Child friendly

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • This is a particularly good bit of the Great Wall to visit as it is slightly off the beaten track
  • Yoga
  • Sunday morning yoga classes or private tuition can be arranged
  • Great walks
  • Both on the Great Wall and in the surrounding countryside
  • Local markets

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25 rooms from CA$228 per night

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