In 1958, to host the visiting heads of state and government who were invited to take part in the 10th anniversary of the founding of P.R.C., the Chinese Government decided to build a state guesthouse on the site of the ancient Diaoyutai scenic spot which had a history of more than 800 years. The Guesthouse was completed on the eve of the National Day in 1959. Since then, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse had accommodated 1144 foreign heads of state and government by the end of 2009. It is an important venue for Chinese leaders to conduct state and diplomatic activities. After half a century’s endeavor, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is now internationally renowned for its unique state-banquet cuisine, elegant and thoughtful service and top-grade imperial gardening richly endowed with history and culture.