Amanfayun
Restored village of ancient dwellings among tea plantations near the West Lake and Lingyin Temple
The Privata Perspective
An entire village restored and reimagined as one of China's most extraordinary hotel experiences. Kerry Hill converted dozens of centuries-old stone-and-timber dwellings in a forested hamlet nestled between the venerable Lingyin Temple — one of China's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries — and the celebrated West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has inspired Chinese poets and painters for over a thousand years.
Walking Amanfayun's stone paths through bamboo groves and tea gardens, past the sound of temple bells and the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms, feels like stepping into a Song Dynasty painting. The village character has been meticulously preserved: no two dwellings are alike, each retaining its original structure while Kerry Hill added the comforts Aman guests expect — underfloor heating, deep soaking tubs, and contemporary bathrooms invisible from the exterior.
The property's relationship with tea is central to the experience. Longjing (Dragon Well) tea — China's most prized green tea — is grown on the hillsides visible from the resort, and guests can participate in harvest during spring, attend formal tea ceremonies, and explore the tea-infused cuisine at the Steam House, where traditional steamer-basket cooking techniques produce dishes unlike anything served elsewhere in the Aman portfolio.
Accommodations
Village Suite
80 sqm
Restored centuries-old dwelling with antique Chinese furniture, private courtyard garden, original timber beams, and the character of a village house that has stood for generations
Fayun Suite
140 sqm
Two-storey heritage house with tea-garden views, upper-floor sitting room, private courtyard, and the largest and most atmospheric accommodation in the village
Dining
Steam House
Hangzhou
Longjing tea-infused Hangzhou cuisine prepared using traditional bamboo-steamer techniques — West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, and tea-smoked dishes unique to this property
The Tea House
Tea Service
Formal Dragon Well tea ceremonies overlooking the plantation, with seasonal tea tastings and workshops on Chinese tea culture guided by resident tea masters
Spa & Wellness
The Aman Spa draws from Traditional Chinese Medicine — acupuncture, herbal consultations, tuina massage, and cupping — administered by qualified TCM practitioners. A unique tea-therapy programme uses Longjing tea extracts in facial and body treatments. Tai chi and qigong classes are held among the bamboo groves at dawn, and meditation sessions in partnership with Lingyin Temple monks offer a spiritual dimension available nowhere else in the Aman portfolio.
When to Go
Mar–May
Longjing tea harvest, spring blooms at West Lake
Sep–Nov
Autumn foliage, osmanthus fragrance season
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