An Ode to Summer with Aman China
As summer begins to gently unfold with sunnier days, a light breeze brings seasonal splendour to Aman’s four destinations across China. Guests are invited to enjoy a host of new experiences, designed to promote reconnection with nature’s tranquillity. From mindful wellness journeys to joyful family moments, these curated offerings promise a summer season imbued with peace, abundance, and ease.
Amanyangyun
Resting on the outskirts of Shanghai, Amanyangyun is surrounded by serene gardens and ancient Camphor trees. Historic stone-walled dwellings whisper of time’s passage, offering guests a rare blend of cultural heritage and nature. Verdant landscapes and the distant hum of cicadas make this a restorative haven, ideal for reflection and renewal.
Awakening Wonder: A Cultural Journey for the Young
Beneath the watchful branches of a 1,600-year-old Camphor tree lies the Children’s Discovery Centre, Amanyangyun’s immersive cultural space. Tailored for children aged five to 12, the centre offers two daily complimentary handcrafted activity sessions for in-house guests, including sand painting, kite making, origami, leaf bookmarks, and Peking opera ‘Rabbit God’ figurine painting. Through creative expression, children are gently guided through the aesthetics of Chinese tradition, forming treasured early memories rooted in Eastern wisdom.
Restorative Rituals: A North African Wellness Journey
Drawing inspiration from ancient North African healing traditions, Amanyangyun’s hammam experience is a deeply rejuvenating rite of renewal. The journey begins with a steam bath, gently opening the pores and senses, followed by cleansing with rich black olive soap and rhythmic exfoliation using Kessa gloves and argan oil scrub. A full-body Rhassoul clay wrap nourishes the skin, followed by a silky lotion to restore suppleness. Guests continue with an ice bath, steam, and hydrotherapy pool immersion, easing tension and recharging both body and mind, accompanied by herbal tea and light refreshments in a peaceful lounge.
Amandayan
Nestled atop Lion Hill, Amandayan overlooks the ancient town of Lijiang in Yunnan, where rooftops of timber and tile echo centuries of culture. Surrounded by serene gardens and commanding views, the resort offers a quiet retreat for discovering the charm of the Old Town and Yunnan’s natural landscapes.
Whispers on the Wind: A Journey of Discovery
Amandayan’s Journey of Discovery summer package offers a two-night stay in a suite, daily breakfast and seasonal fruits, an afternoon tea for two, admission tickets to Wangulou and the Mu Mansion, and a choice of curated cultural experience. At dawn, Yulong Snow Mountain stands still in the morning light; by afternoon, sunlight glimmers off stone-paved alleys; at dusk, the scent of grass and wood weaves through Nakhi courtyards, carrying a welcome coolness.
Forest’s Hidden Bounty: Wild Mushroom Foraging Journey
Lijiang’s high-altitude forests provide the perfect climate for wild mushrooms. Following summer rains, Amandayan invites guests on a guided Wild Mushroom Foraging experience with local guides. The journey culminates in savouring a local specialty: freshly foraged treasures simmered with free-range local chicken in a traditional Naxi clay pot, offering a taste of Yunnan’s mountain wilderness.
Bathe in the Mountain Air: A Snow Mountain-Inspired Spa Journey
Amandayan Spa’s seasonal treatment is inspired by the spiritual essence of the snow mountain. It begins with a warm soak to dissolve fatigue, followed by a gentle pomegranate seed scrub. A highland snow tea body wrap, infused with alpine botanicals and herbal steam, allows the body to inhale the mountain’s purity, complemented by a herbal oil massage or rejuvenating facial.
Aman Summer Palace
In the quiet folds of history and nature in Beijing, Aman Summer Palace is a hidden sanctuary where light and architecture meet, offering revitalising experiences to awaken the body and soothe the spirit.
Vital Rhythms: Where Movement Meets Stillness
Summer at Aman Summer Palace features a 300-square-metre Fitness Centre with Technogym equipment and a Kinesis system, guided by expert trainers. The 25-metre indoor pool invites meditative swims, while sauna, steam, and whirlpool experiences release fatigue. Dynamic squash matches and table tennis cater to social activity, with spa suites offering traditional Eastern healing philosophies to complete the journey.
Amanfayun
In a land of shade and lotus, Amanfayun opens a hidden doorway into quiet mountain life. Historic village dwellings rest within lush green valleys, enveloped by forested hills, inviting guests to dwell in blissful seclusion.
Stillness in Bloom: A Poetic Summer Retreat
Amanfayun’s seasonal package includes a two-night stay, daily breakfast, a summer afternoon tea, a handmade botanical paper craft experience, admission to Feilai Peak Scenic Area, and daily cultural activities at Fayun Place, allowing guests to find peace amidst temple bells and summer shade.
Harmony Within: A Summer Wellness Treatment
Amanfayun’s summer wellness ritual, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, begins with back gua sha to release heat and tension, followed by hand moxibustion therapy to open energy pathways. A full-body aromatic oil massage with carefully chosen essential oils soothes tension and harmonises the nervous system, attuning body and mind to the season.
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