Sam's Guesthouse Chengdu hostel - Gasthaus / Pension in Chengdu, China

Our accommodation for backpackers is located in the center of the city, 5 minutes walking to the Mao Square. Our guesthouse has been a main hang-out for backpackers for a long time.

Inside there is a homy atmosphere as well as helpful friendly staff. Rooms are clean, comfortable and surrounded by a traditional Chinese garden.

The guesthouse have left luggage, bike rental, email, travel service, laundry, mail holding/forwarding, job search assistance and ticket booking services.

***The history of Sam's guesthouse***

The history of Sam's guesthouse has an intriguing if a bit unusual background, which involves business practices, historical intrigues and the role of particular women in traditional China.

During the Ming dynasty some 400 years ago various salt dealers and merchants from Shannxi province sought to expand their business, in particular in searching for a place where 'beautiful'women and location would be pleasing to the Chengdu Governor who in turn would then be beholden to the salt dealers sought to expand their business. After considerable search a place was found which met the fengshui requirements. Three years passed before the building was a finished, 'good-looking'woman recruited and suitable business arrangements completed.

After the death of the Governor the original building became a business center attracting merchants thorughout China. Over the years various prominent personalities stayed here, including the Dalai Lama.

Today Sam's guesthouse offers an island of tranquility in a city that is undergoing constant development. It's location, serenity, and spacious courtyard, ancient structure and traditional atmosphere is attractive to foreign guests, backpackers included, and Chinese travelers, the mansion gives guests a moment to appreciate a bit of old chinese culture away from the hectic lifestyle of modern Chengdu.

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