2-hour minimum
Courtyard Photography
For editorial, portrait, fashion or travel photography. Access areas and equipment are agreed in writing; additional hours start at CNY 900.
Read the visit guideFrom CNY 2,200 / 2 hours
Photography · film · private gatherings
Grey brick, mature trees and layered rooflines offer the depth of a lived-in Beijing home—not a constructed backdrop.
Create & Gather
Rates are starting prices in CNY and are confirmed after the family reviews the project.
4 hours · up to 20 guests
Private Courtyard Gathering
For intimate gatherings of up to 20 guests. Food, layout and returning the home to its original state are agreed in advance; additional hours start at CNY 1,500.
From CNY 5,800 / 4 hours
8 hours
Film & Video Production
An eight-hour production day. Access, power, lighting, sound and reset needs are reviewed in advance; additional hours start at CNY 1,100.
From CNY 13,000 / day
Tell us what you are making
The family reviews every project for crew size, equipment, timing and its impact on this private historic home.
- Crew or guest count
- Hours and access areas
- Lighting and equipment
- Food, furniture or reset needs
Project fit, agreed before arrival
People
Private gatherings are limited to 20 guests. Production crew size is confirmed project by project.
Minimum booking
Photography starts at 2 hours, private gatherings at 4 hours and film production at 8 hours.
Access
The written quote lists the rooms and courtyard areas available. Private living areas are excluded unless expressly approved.
Power and lighting
Clients provide production equipment unless the written quote says otherwise. Power requirements must be declared in advance.
Sound
This is a residential hutong. Amplified or disruptive sound requires prior approval and may not be possible.
Load-in and reset
Lane access, equipment and furniture moves are agreed beforehand; the home must be returned as found.
Insurance and permits
Productions remain responsible for any insurance, permits and professional safety measures their project requires.
Meet the family through a courtyard introduction, dumpling lunch or walk through the surrounding hutongs—without being hurried along.
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