Early Winter Bell Tower Exploration: The Original Complete Guide to Staying at Qixu Bell Tower Hotel

As the early winter in the ancient city carries the lingering warmth of history, the streets in November and December still enjoy a mild climate of 10-18°C. Nestled in the heart of the old city, Qixu Bell Tower Hotel centers on "Bell Tower Symbiosis + Vintage Luxury," perfectly blending the century-old bell tower texture with modern aesthetics. The hotel is adjacent to the ancient city's landmark Bell Tower; opening the window reveals flying eaves and blue stone-paved alleys. Within walking distance are Ming and Qing dynasty streets and intangible cultural heritage workshops, making it an ideal choice for cultural vacations, photography check-ins, and romantic strolls. This guide helps you unlock the unique ancient city living romance of early winter. Room Selection: Choose Vintage or Scenic Based on Your Needs - Couples/Honeymooners’ Top Choice: Bell Tower Panoramic Terrace Room (50㎡), with a terrace facing the Bell Tower, perfect for watching the sunrise over the tower in the morning and the illuminated flying eaves at night. The room features a vintage bathtub and a window-side tea table, where you can enjoy coffee accompanied by the bell tower chimes in the morning and a drink while admiring the view at dusk, maximizing romance and immersion. - Families/Friends Traveling Together: Two-Bedroom Vintage Suite (100㎡), including two separate bedrooms, a shared living room, and a scenic balcony. The living room is equipped with a vintage gramophone and a children’s play corner. The hotel can provide family-friendly arrangements (vintage toys, picture books, custom tableware). The entire suite has floor heating and constant temperature air conditioning for double warmth, offering spacious and comfortable family living. - Ultimate Vintage Luxury Experience: Bell Tower Detached Courtyard (160㎡), occupying an excellent location near the Bell Tower, equipped with a private courtyard, vintage audio-visual room, and independent tea room. A dedicated butler is available 24/7, and you can book a private chef to prepare local intangible cultural heritage cuisine and vintage banquets, perfect for travelers seeking ultimate privacy and customized experiences. - Culture/Quiet Retreat Choice: Ancient City Garden View Room (42㎡), with views of the ancient city courtyard greenery outside the window. Inside, there is a vintage desk and an intangible cultural heritage book corner (housing local culture and folklore books). The tranquil environment is ideal for reading, creating, or remote work. Bedding uses skin-friendly cotton and linen materials for comfort and breathability. Dining Experience: A Collision of Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine and Vintage Flavors - Bell Tower Private Kitchen: Specializes in local intangible cultural heritage cuisine and vintage banquets. Early winter offers a limited warm winter set menu—traditional stewed lamb, steamed intangible cultural heritage cured meats, yam stewed native chicken, handmade rice cakes. Ingredients come from local farmers and intangible cultural heritage workshops. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the soups warm both heart and stomach. The restaurant features vintage private rooms and window-side dining seats, allowing you to enjoy distant views of the Bell Tower while dining. - Buffet Breakfast Area: Centered on "Ancient City Life," must-try items include freshly made intangible cultural heritage wontons, handmade rice cakes, vintage tea rice, and local pickles, paired with freshly ground soy milk, Wuyi rock tea, and Western-style baked pastries. You can choose window-side scenic seats to start your energetic day accompanied by the Bell Tower chimes or opt for room service to enjoy your meal on the terrace while admiring the view. - Afternoon Tea Break: The hotel offers an early winter limited vintage afternoon tea, including intangible cultural heritage tea snacks (osmanthus cake, sesame crisps), vintage desserts (double-skin milk, almond tofu), and savory bites, paired with aged Pu'er tea or freshly ground latte. You can relax by the indoor vintage fireplace or head to the terrace to bask in the warm winter sun, listen to the Bell Tower chimes, and savor tea while feeling time slow down. Early winter at Qixu Bell Tower Hotel is a hidden time sanctuary in the heart of the ancient city. Here, you can fall asleep to the sound of the bell tower, trace history along the blue stone-paved alleys, and savor intangible cultural heritage cuisine and vintage flavors. You can enjoy modern luxury services while immersing yourself in the cultural heritage of the ancient city. Whether for romantic couple strolls, family cultural vacations, or solo intangible cultural heritage exploration, this Bell Tower hotel fulfills all your poetic expectations for an early winter trip.