Derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘peace’, aman, and the historic name for Lijiang, Dayan, Amandayan is situated the northwestern province of Yunnan.
Amandayan is set in the fabled city of Lijiang, a short drive from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG).
Arranged around calm courtyards, Amandayan’s dwellings are imbued with the clean lines and the architectural aesthetic of the indigenous Nakhi people using locally sourced materials, including Yunnan pine and elm from Dong Bei.
Known as the Land of Eternal Spring for its exceptionally mild climate, China’s southwestern Yunnan province is bordered by Tibet, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam and is famed for limestone plateaus, snow-capped peaks and rushing rivers.
An ancient city, Lijiang’s Old Town, Dayan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched in the centre, above the roofline on Lion Hill, Amandayan overlooks an intricate bridge and canal system and dramatic mountainous landscape.
Decorated with materials and fabrics from the region, including Yunnan pine and Dong Bei elm, every Suite opens onto a courtyard or a terrace with views of Lijiang’s rooftops, Lion Hill or the UNESCO-protected Old Town and the majestic mountains beyond.
Graceful and elegant with clean simple lines, Amandayan’s Suites are contemporary in style yet still unmistakably Chinese.
The two-bedroom Amandayan Suite is set across 440sq.m and offers exceptional views over the rooftops of Lijiang Old Town to the mountains beyond.
An expansive living area flows onto a large terrace.
Locally grown ingredients take prominence across Amandayan’s restaurants, from the Chinese restaurant serving Nakhi fare with a modern touch to the Lounge with Asian and Western dishes.
The Tea House offers seats that look out over the Old Town accompanied by traditional Chinese and Western tea services.
The black clay Chinese Hot Pot starts with a slowly simmered, rich organic chicken broth, enriched with Yunnan mushrooms, cured spare ribs or yak beef, among other local specialities.
Man Yi Xuan Amandayan's main restaurant, specialise in Nakhi cuisine with modern accents.
Seasonal menus reflect the changing landscape, and picnics can be arranged to be enjoyed amid the majestic mountainous surroundings.
Organic meats, locally grown vegetables and wild mushrooms are emphasised at all the resort's eateries.
Aman Spa’s range of therapies is informed by traditional Chinese medicine, from massages and exfoliations to cupping. Four treatment rooms are equipped with a steam shower and peaceful relaxation area, and two additional wet treatment suites host scrubs, baths and wraps.
With an integrated approach to wellness, the spa is also home to a 20-metre heated pool, a fully equipped gym and Pilates studio.
Gentle pressing, circular and rolling movements are complemented by oil-based massage techniques and an anti-inflammatory compress.
With an integrated approach to wellness, the spa is also home to a 20-metre heated pool.
Warmed Bamboo serves as an extension of the therapist's hands to unlock tight muscles.
Start your morning by balancing body and mind at a complimentary yoga or pilates session.
Panoramic views from Amandayan take in a range of opportunities for exploration: the centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage-protected Old Town, the patchwork fields of the surrounding villages, and the snow-capped summits of the peaks that define the horizon. A remarkable combination of cultural and natural wonders, Lijiang marks the changing seasons with a number of lively Nakhi festivals.
Discover rich natural beauty on a trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge or horseback ride through a wildflower meadow. In Lijiang, the narrow lanes and 354 bridges reveal heritage, architecture and culture that dates back centuries. Perched beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Amandayan is a gateway to the ancient heritage of Lijiang and the region’s bewitching natural beauty.
Glimpse Jade Dragon Snow Mountains from the serene White Marble Bridge at black Dragon Pool Park, one of the Lijiang's premier panoramas of the massif.
Home to traditional artisans, the Old Town is also the site of Mu Mansion, the former residence of the Nakhi family that ruled the city for centuries.
Nearby villages Shuhe and Baisha, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are repositories of Nakhi culture, from 15th-century Qinglong Bridge to the Vibrant Baisha murals.
Originally built in 1725, Wenchang Palace was once a home for scholards during tha Qing dynasty.
AMANDAYAN
29 Shishan RoadGucheng DistrictLijiang, YunnanChina