The doorway and courtyard suggest a historic mansion; the Chinese Room introduces a surprise from another period. Rice-paper decoration reflects the late nineteenth-century European taste for eastern interiors. It cannot be seen from the street. Arrange admission for an unhurried look and confirm lift arrangements if needed.
Sources checked on 18 October 2026. Opening and access may change. The walk does not include admission; allow extra time for interiors. Routes have not been audited for accessibility.
Plan this visit
Read scenes without touching the paper
The municipal guide describes painted scenes on paper in the Tea Room. Choose one scene and compare figures, buildings and vegetation before looking around the walls. The interest lies in creating an atmosphere, not in treating each motif as a literal representation of the whole of China.
Allow time for the interior
This stop depends on entering: the façade does not provide the room’s experience. Confirm opening and admission before adding it to an exterior walk. Inside, respect distances and conservation instructions; do not touch the wall covering to test its texture. If you need a particular access arrangement, confirm that it is functioning before travelling and prepare a nearby exterior alternative.
