Where to Stay
Discover China through its Hotels
The DNA of China
Where Ancient Craft Meets Architectural Ambition
| China operates on a scale few destinations can match, yet some of its most memorable experiences are found in the details. Imperial palaces, ancient courtyard houses and centuries-old villages coexist with extraordinary contemporary architecture and rapidly evolving cities. From Beijing’s hutongs and Shanghai’s Art Deco heritage to restored rural settlements and ambitious new cultural buildings, China offers a fascinating dialogue between preservation and reinvention. Traditional craftsmanship, from ceramics and timber construction to stonework and textiles, continues to inspire a new generation of architects and designers.
Food is inseparable from travelling through China, and talking about a single Chinese cuisine barely makes sense. Regional traditions change dramatically across the country: delicate Cantonese cooking, the spice and heat of Sichuan, Shanghai’s distinctive flavours and Beijing’s historic dishes represent only a fraction of its culinary diversity. Street stalls, tea houses and neighbourhood restaurants coexist with sophisticated contemporary dining and increasingly creative cocktail and coffee cultures in the major cities. China’s most interesting hotels reflect the country’s contrasts. Historic courtyard residences, restored villages and heritage buildings sit alongside striking architectural retreats and highly individual urban hotels. At DNA Hotels, we curate the places where architecture, craftsmanship, food and cultural identity become part of the experience—hotels that offer a more intimate way to discover a country whose scale can otherwise feel almost impossible to comprehend. |