Amandayan

Set atop Lion Hill above the winding lanes and canals of Lijiang’s Unesco-protected Old Town, Amandayan is a serene retreat from which to explore Yunnan’s natural and cultural heritage. Claiming panoramic views, the resort and its tranquil spa are housed in elegant wooden dwellings inspired by Nakhi architecture, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ever-present on the horizon.

Graceful and elegant with clean simple lines, Amandayan’s 35 Suites and Villas are contemporary in style yet still unmistakably Chinese. Decorated with materials and fabrics from the region, including Yunnan pine and Dong Bei elm, every Suite opens onto a shared courtyard or a terrace. Choose from a 2-bedroom villa or deluxe (with balcony) or courtyard suites (overlooking the courtyard). Each suite has king size beds, living space and private bathroom.

The resort has four separate restaurants: Man Yi Xuan offers Yunnan cuisine for lunch and dinner; The Restaurant serves Western and Asian dishes; The Tea House 

Offers delicate dim sum and traditional Chinese and Western tea sets with savouries, cakes and pastries overlooking Old Town in the two-storey Tea House; and the Lounge is a welcoming venue in which to relax over breakfast, afternoon tea or a light meal.

Public areas include a swimming pool and spa. The spa is a sanctuary within the hilltop haven that is Amandayan, offering extensive hydrotherapy, yoga, meditation, and fitness facilities as well as serene treatment rooms.

The rates include breakfast, airport transfers, in room refreshments and daily scheduled cultural activities exploring Lijiang and the surrounding area with expert local guides.