Xijiao State Guest Hotel
The Xijiao State Guest Hotel is a large garden hotel in Changning District that spans about 200 acres with dense greenery, lakes, and pathways throughout. The property includes over 100 villas, about 187 rooms in the main building called House No.7, two restaurants, and a modern sports center with a heated indoor pool, tennis courts, and a bowling alley.
The hotel was founded in 1960 and has served as a venue for high-level visits and diplomatic meetings since then. It hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in 2001 and has accommodated major international leaders, including Chinese state leaders and foreign officials.
The hotel reflects Shanghai's approach to privacy and calm, where visitors spend time in quiet gardens with lakes and traditional pavilions throughout the grounds. The carefully tended greenery and balance between nature and modern comfort show local values of respect and inner peace.
The hotel is located near Hongqiao Airport and accessible from the busy city, yet surrounded by nature and greenery. Parking is free for guests, rooms include free internet, and the grounds offer varied recreational facilities plus multiple dining and relaxation options.
The hotel has accommodated two Chinese state leaders, Chairman Mao and Chairman Deng, as well as Queen Elizabeth II and former US President Barack Obama, though these visits remained largely private. These high-level stays gave the place a quiet diplomatic importance that outsiders rarely learn about.
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