Hangzhou

Amanfayun

An AMAN hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Just outside Hangzhou, the “City of Heaven,” lies Amanfayun, a truly remarkable enclave where you may just find true nirvana. This blissful, secluded retreat was purposefully designed to resemble a serene Chinese village and is within walking distance of five significant Buddhist temples. No two of the 46 guest rooms, suites, and villas tucked within the scenic tea fields and forestland are identical. Many are located in original structures that date back 100 years, yet they feature the most modern amenities, including heated floors. Traditional tea in the Tea House is a must.

22 Fayun Lane, West Lake Street, 310013 Hangzhou, China
Amanfayun

About Amanfayun

Insider tip

Be sure to visit the Ling Yin temple, one of the most revered in China, and arrive in time for one of the monks’ chanting sessions. –Barbara King Leawood, Kansas

In the hotel’s own words

Surrounded by natural beauty and history in equal measure, Amanfayun is just a 20-minute drive from the centre of Hangzhou, and a 50-minute drive from Hangzhou Airport. The airport is serviced by both domestic and international flights, and there are direct domestic flights to most major cities in China. International flights operate daily between Hangzhou and Hong Kong, Tokyo, Macau, Taipei and Seoul. There are also regular flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Access from Shanghai is either by car (approximately three hours) or by fast train (one hour and 20 minutes).

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Amanfayun lies hidden in a valley to the west of West Lake. The 20-minute drive from the centre of Hangzhou takes one along densely wooded bamboo and tree-lined avenues, past the botanical gardens and inner waterways of West Lake, to the temples and village of Tianzhu. The resort lies just beyond Tianzhu, below North Peak and adjacent to Lingyin and Yongfu Temples.

Amanfayun offers 46 rooms, suites and villas located within the property. Due to the unique nature of the structures, no two rooms are identical. Without compromising the integrity of the dwellings, all accommodations enjoy the comforts of radiant underfloor heating, air conditioning and internet connectivity. All furniture is freestanding and includes daybeds, sofas, dining suites and floor and desk lamps. Fine calligraphy art pieces decorate the walls and a sound system is available in all rooms. Projectors are available on request. Most accommodation units open to private or semi-private courtyards with informal outdoor dining and lounging areas.

The Restaurant is tucked away behind a grove of evergreens and offers picturesque views. This is the only outlet which serves Western cuisine. The menu features a number of classic international dishes, in essence offering guests comfort food. The Restaurant also houses the Bar which is suitable for informal dining.

Amanfayun’s Aman Spa consists of six separate buildings surrounded by bamboo groves, tea bushes and Magnolia trees. The Spa offers five treatment rooms. Massage and body treatments draw from traditional Chinese massage and reflexology, as well as from ancient Asian healing therapies.

Amanfayun also features a Library with an extensive array of books and documentary DVDs focusing on the history and culture of China, organized informative talks and presentations, a meeting room with two terraces and the latest audio/visual equipment, a boutique, a Tea House, the Village Eatery for more casual dining, and broadband internet access throughout its facilities and accommodations.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Village Room
Suites
2Village Suite
3Deluxe Village Suite
Villas
4Village Villa
52-bedroom Amanfayun Villa
63-bedroom Amanfayun Villa

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