Conrtyard 5 of QiXianZhuang NO.1,BeiXin street, Xi’an, 710004, China - map - directions

The original site where these row houses situate dates back to the TANG dynasty (618AD) and was developed by a banker at the beginning of last century. It contains 10 courts and the hostel is in count number 5 & 6. In the modern history, it was also the command post for one of the renowned red army troops based in Xian.

The new hostel is situated in, and being part of, the former “Eight Route army Xian Officeâ€. It went through being, in different period of time, underground revolution activities post, red army liaison office and a reception centre for people involved in the war fighting against Japanese during the first half of last century. A memorial museum is just next to the hostel within the same compound.

When you walk into this community, you will find no more concrete jungle and the surrounding is replaced by old house of bricks and tiles, green lawn and tall trees, which bring you the past and present both, exist at the same moment in time. It is like a haven of tranquility in this hustle bustle city, and a community in which nature and harmony meet.

The hostel is located next to the old city wall and is about 500m from rail station only. Being 2km from city centre, hostellers can get public transport at the doorstep to all places of interest such as the Terra-cotta Army site, Fa Men temple, Hua Qing Pool, Qian Ling and Yung Tai Gong Mu (i.e. The tomb of Emperor Qian & Princess Yung Tai etc.)