A home before it is a cultural space
Family records, old Beijing architecture and present-day life continue in the same home.
In 2003, Jing Jichang and Wang Zhixi repaired the courtyard while preserving the old Beijing ideal of an awning, fish bowl and pomegranate tree. It remains a private home: every visit begins with the people who live here.
Family records and oral history trace the home’s story to this period.
The family repairs the traditional structure while bringing everyday courtyard life back into the home.
The family welcomes international journalists and visitors during the Beijing Olympics; material from that time remains in the archive.
The home no longer offers accommodation. Cultural visits and selected creative projects continue by advance enquiry—one group at a time.
Past and present
During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the family welcomed international journalists and other visitors to stay in the courtyard; material from that period remains in the family archive. Golden Silk Courtyard does not offer accommodation today. It is still a private family home, opened by confirmed appointment for cultural visits and selected photography, film and small gatherings—one group at a time.
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The moon gate frames movement, the screen wall protects the inner home, and each plant carries a blessing. With the family as guide, these details become a map of Beijing values and daily life.
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