Si He Yuan is the Chinese name for  a courtyard house in Beijing and has experienced hundreds of years of history since it was first established in the Yuan Dynasty. Today it has become ofone of the distinct features of Beijing culture similar to that of Hutongs.

Even thought Si He Yuans are major architectural forms of residence for Beijing inhabitants for generations, Si He Yuan of Beijing has recently become more well-known around the world.

Different from the south China's style, Si He Yuans are very spacious courtyards and all the rooms around the courtyard are connected to each other by beautiful corridors and all doors and windows are facing to the courtyard so that there is always the sufficient sunlight and ventilating in every room. It is a peaceful and private life, so owners can plant their own trees and flowers, raise birds and fish, design their own landscapes which has been enjoyed by dwellers for hundred and hundred of years that have passed. Si He Yuan is not only a kind of residence, but also part of a rare legacy found in Beijing.

It needs our protection and care. And if you have time, you need to enter one and experience the traditional Beijing culture.