Classrooms & Conference Center

SCPKU offers a unique Stanford venue in an academic, park-like setting for all of your event needs. A wide variety of flexible and configurable spaces can accommodate classes, seminars, lectures, meetings, receptions and conferences. The bilingual staff can help guide you in your event planning by providing local intelligence on facilities, catering and dining options, accommodations, transportation and Chinese practices and customs.

Courtyard Level

  • Grand Reception Hall. Located in the most prestigious wing of the Stanford Siheyuan, the hall is ideal for VIP events when a traditional Chinese venue is desired.
  • SCPKU Boardroom. Next to the Grand Hall, this meeting room includes Chinese-inspired décor with conference table and high definition flat screen for computer-driven presentations.
  • Courtyard. Fully enclosed landscaped courtyard provides private outdoor venue for casual receptions.

Mezzanine Level Classrooms

  • Seminar rooms. One small and two medium rooms with high-definition screens can be used independently or as breakout rooms. Medium rooms can be opened to create one large room.
  • Case room. This tiered room is ideal for executive and professional education and includes an adjoining soundproof simultaneous translation room. Two flat-panel screens allow simultaneous dual-language presentations. (Capacity 40)

Garden Level Conference Center

  • Atrium. Open lounge area for breaks and pre- and post-event receptions. Can be configured for under the skylight dining or for auditorium-style presentations. (Capacity 120+)
  • Large conference room. Configurable into theater, classroom, seminar and boardroom seating, and includes an adjoining soundproof simultaneous translation room. Four flat-screen panels allow simultaneous dual-language presentations on two walls. (Capacity 75)
  • Seminar rooms. One small and two medium rooms with high-definition screens can be used independently or as breakout rooms. Medium rooms can be opened to create one large room.
  • Dining area. This large "café" can be used for dining or as a caterer prep area. Door panels can be opened to atrium area to expand seating options.
  • Touchdown space. Quiet room with computer stations for visitors' light computing needs, such as checking email or printing boarding passes.
  • TV Lounge. Casual "living room" area for informal gatherings. We're working on that Big Game transmission!

Accommodations and Transportation

SCPKU is conveniently located in Beijing's university and high-tech district with Tsinghua University and Renmin University a few blocks away. Visitors can reach the Peking University campus via subway (Line 4), bus, or taxi. There is no parking available on campus.

Many western-style hotels are located in the surrounding Haidan area. The Lakeview Hotel is located directly on the PKU campus, just a 5-minute walk from the Center.

Check back to this site for more details on room capacities, configurations, rates and services. If you are a Stanford organization that would like to plan an event at SCPKU in 2012, please contact Catharine Kristian.