"When it comes to the history of Diaoyutai, it is a long one. It is a famous garden in the western suburbs of the capital city in the past. It was first named after Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty built a platform here for fishing. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Diaoyutai became the name of the emperor. Many buildings were added to this holy place for visiting relatives, and the prototype of the garden was built. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong carried out extensive construction projects on Diaoyutai and turned Diaoyutai into a royal garden. The west gate we just entered has the handwriting of Emperor Qianlong inlaid on it! "
"Compared with the Forbidden City, Diaoyutai is like a paradise. Emperors after Qianlong would stay here for a while during every suburban festival, and it became a palace. Until the last emperor Puyi gave this garden as a gift to his teacher Chen Baochen. This is the history of Diaoyutai. It can be said that it has witnessed the rise and fall of several dynasties!"
Manager Wu told the history of Diaoyutai, which fascinated everyone.
“In 1958, in order to receive dignitaries who were invited to China to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, our beloved Premier Zhou gave instructions to ‘build a unique high-end hotel’. Therefore, it was decided to build a guest hotel here, which was later renamed Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. . When it was completed in September 1959, the hotel park area was 420,000 square meters, the lake area was 50,000 square meters, and the total construction area was 60,000 square meters. After years of unremitting construction, the State Guesthouse now has 16 luxurious and exquisite reception buildings. Two ancient building complexes and a large hotel open to the public, with a total construction area of 170,000 square meters, have very professional and strong comprehensive reception capabilities, and have become the benchmark and ceiling of the Beijing hotel industry. It is worth mentioning that the The building order is from Building 1 to Building 18, but there is no Building 13. Do the leaders know the reason?" Manager Wu gave it up with a smile.
Seeing everyone shaking their heads, Manager Wu said:
"Because we are a foreign-related hotel, and Westerners taboo 13, there is no 13th floor. This is a special cultural tradition. Many buildings in China do not have the 4th or 18th floor. It is the same meaning. Maybe this is the case. It's more common in the south.
Everyone was stunned.
"Among them, Building 1 is called Fangfeiyuan, and Building 4 is called Bafangyuan."
"'Diaoyutai' has not only witnessed the history of China, but also witnessed the development and changes of New China! In 1958, the central government ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be responsible for specific planning and organization. At that time, a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources were invested, and even moved all over the world All the high-level skilled workers were mobilized to the capital, and almost all the country’s construction resources were used to build the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse from scratch in just one year, which can be called a miracle!”
"We can see that the internal environment of the State Guesthouse is quiet and full of various vegetation. There are hundreds of flowers blooming in spring and evergreen pine branches in winter. It is bright and beautiful all year round. Cherry, magnolia, peony... It is a garden-style building! There is also an interior The artificial lake creates a small ecosystem!”
"Before it was officially put into use, Premier Zhou said during his inspection, 'They are building big buildings, but you are building a beautiful and quiet environment. They are exquisitely carved inside and out. Overall, it is a big forest park! It's so short. The time is not easy!” Mr. Chen, who is casual and casual, also joked, “This is the eleventh largest building in New China!”
"Since then, Diaoyutai has played an important role in my country's diplomatic occasions and is also an important means to show the demeanor of a great power. The founding leaders also moved in one after another, and each has his own favorite building. Generally speaking, Chairman Mao lived in Building 12, and Zhou The Prime Minister lives in Building 5, and Building 11 is Comrade Liu Shaoqi’s most common place to stay, and Comrade Peng Zhen often goes to Building 14. Of course, the rooms of the leaders are not luxurious, just a small living room, a bathroom, and a bedroom. ..."
Manager Wu introduced the history of the State Guesthouse and interesting stories about the founding fathers.
"Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is both elegant and luxurious, a combination of history and reality, East and West! It retains the majesty and splendor of the former royal gardens, as well as the tranquility, tranquility and antique flavor of Jiangnan gardens. Many villas are It has a strong Western style, allowing China and the West, ancient and modern to complement each other, and become an immortal monument in the history of Huaxia Hotel."
Everyone was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, and she had no idea what to say.
The various beautiful scenery and rare treasures are so dizzying that I feel like my brain is about to short-circuit...
Coaster stopped at Building 18.
Building 18 is located in the center of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, on the north side of the central lake.
"Please come in, this is where we will stay!" Manager Wu said.
Everyone followed step by step.
There were guards in plainclothes outside, and I didn’t know what their numbers were.
As soon as everyone entered the hall, they were once again shocked by the luxury.
They saw the marble floor shining brightly, and there were many items that looked very precious at first glance, but with their eyesight, they didn't know what they were.
"Our Fishing Set is not only a hotel, but also a platform to display the excellent traditional culture of China. There are many splendid cultural treasures, and many cultural relics and antiques were transferred to the hotel by Premier Zhou personally in coordination with the Palace Museum and scattered in various reception buildings. The one in Building 18 is especially precious! There is a cloisonné round table made by Emperor Qianlong, a vat made for Guangxu’s wedding, a fragrant jade Buddha head from Tang Dynasty, etc.” Manager Wu continued.
Everyone gasped.
If any one here is accidentally broken, I won't be able to afford the compensation for the rest of my life...
"We can also appreciate the specialties of different places. For example, these carpets are from Tianjin, the silk is from Suzhou, and the tableware for our dinner in the evening is made from Jingdezhen's craft ceramics..."
"And our dishes are state-banquet level! We use the pursuit of the ultimate craftsmanship to create 'fresh, elegant, mellow and timeless' banquet dishes!"
"According to the instructions of the leaders, we must make Diaoyutai reach the highest level of hospitality in China, a world-class guesthouse, and the world's top food culture. We must make our state guesthouse a platform for promoting Chinese civilization, strengthening Sino-foreign friendship, and serving big countries. A platform for diplomacy! Become an important place for diplomacy, the image of the country, and the pride of the nation!"
Manager Wu said with a proud look on his face.
Everyone took out their ID cards to check in.
Looking at the water bill, the housing costs here are quite expensive. In US dollars, standard rooms are US$298, ordinary suites are US$598, deluxe suites are US$1,998, and presidential suites are US$3,998...
298 US dollars, more than 2,000 RMB, more than their monthly salary...
