Gorgeous architecture -- a very special place. Staff is friendly and helpful. Wish we'd had more time to do some hikes in the area. Very easy to get there from Beijing. More

a great weekend retreat room's sweet the staff are very hospitable amazing view of The Great Wall More

After 9 days in Hong Kong and Beijing, my wife and I were looking for a relaxing retreat from the cities - and boy did we find it at Brickyard. Just 90 minutes from the city, Brickyard is a serene escape with breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and The Great Wall - and of course the village of Mutianyu.... More

One of several locations just outside of Beijing to see the Great Wall, Mutianyu and the Schoolhouse and its collective properties, including the Brickyard, is an excellent base from which to see this magnificent world wonder. Ninety percent of the area here is forested, so very green - a nice break from urban China. Dropped off at the Schoolhouse, our... More

Very good Christmas week-end. The rooms are beautiful and very clean, the staff friendly and helpfull, cosy atmosphere. The food is also very tasty, but to me a bit over priced. Incredible breakfast buffet! A lot of options for hiking the Great wall. It was just amazing!! More

The Brickyard is a fantastic place to relax and take in the fresh air. The deluxe rooms overlooking the wall have a great view, the staff are friendly and the food is great. I would highly recommend this place!! More

The Brickyard is perfect. No, that isn't true according to some strict checklist of hotel characteristics--a few bugs get in (you are in the wilderness); if you're a light sleeper, you may not like the huge windows and skylights you can't cover up against the morning sun seeping in; and personally, I could do without the lack of door separating... More

My daughter and i visited the Brickyard to ensure easy access to the Great Wall and with a degree of luxury and we were not disappointed on either counts. We had a lovely walk to the School House for lunch and got to the Great Wall via the gondola ready for our walk. Wonderful experience and it felt like time... More

My fiance and I were in Beijing on business for 3 weeks and had a wonderful time in the city, but after 2 weeks we were ready for a break. Lucky for us, a friend of mine from high school now resides in Beijing and she arranged for us to have a two day getaway at The Brickyard! The Brickyard... More