Stacked with charm! China’s Matryoshka Castle Hotel offers dreamy stays in viral Russian doll hotel

Stacked with charm! China’s Matryoshka Castle Hotel offers dreamy stays in viral Russian doll hotel

"On the bustling border between China and Russia lies an architectural marvel that has become a social media sensation: the Matryoshka Castle Hotel in Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia, designed to resemble a gigantic, colourful Russian nesting doll. Drone footage reveals this landmark hotel situated on Manzhouli Matryoshka Square, also known as Russian Taowa Square, where visitors can experience a rich fusion of Chinese, Russian, and Mongolian cultures within this sprawling theme park attraction. Covering 3,200 square metres, the square features over 200 giant matryoshka dolls, each with distinct themes and patterns. The largest of these is the 72-metre tall hotel, which boasts over 1,000 rooms. The Russian doll-shaped hotel is more than just a place to sleep; it offers a full-scale theme park experience. The main building is a stunning, multi-storey rendition of a traditional matryoshka doll, complete with intricate painted features and an array of amenities inspired by the nesting doll theme, including a matryoshka robot cleaner. This visual spectacle is precisely why the hotel has become a powerhouse on platforms like Douyin and Instagram, where thousands of posts highlight its unique aesthetic. Its facade transforms into a TV screen at night, displaying Russian doll-themed content and generating a wave of viral content online. "The main reason for choosing to stay here was the unique nesting doll theme; I wanted to experience living in a nesting doll. Upon arrival, I found the environment particularly pleasant. The lobby is exquisitely decorated, with nesting doll elements everywhere, and the room was clean and warm," said visitor Mr Li. Another tourist, Mr Yin, stated, "I was browsing travel guides and saw this hotel recommended as the world's largest nesting doll-themed hotel. It immediately registered with me. During my trip to Manzhouli, I specifically included it in my itinerary. Seeing it in person today was even more stunning than the pictures. The nesting dolls I usually see are small, palm-sized toys, but I never imagined a hotel this large. From a distance, it resembles a giant work of art. It's truly magical and captivated me instantly." Manzhouli has long been known as China’s ‘window to Russia’. Just a short drive from the Russian border, the city blends architectural styles, cuisines, and languages from both nations."