This spring, Aman’s three destinations across China, in Shanghai, Lijiang and Hangzhou, are shaped by their surrounding landscapes, where experiences unfold through local culture and seasonal traditions. From floral boat afternoon tea and tea leaf harvesting to seasonal cuisine and restorative spa rituals, each moment offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature and embrace the quiet beauty of the season
Amandayan
Spring Above the Ancient Town
Perched on Lion Hill above the historic town of Lijiang in Yunnan, Amandayan overlooks the tiled rooftops of the UNESCO-listed old town and the distant peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, ever-present on the horizon. Claiming panoramic views, the resort and its tranquil spa are housed in elegant wooden dwellings inspired by Nakhi architecture, which open onto or overlooking peaceful courtyards. In spring, the highland air becomes especially clear, as sunlight settles gently across the ancient city.
This season, the Aman Spa introduces a new wellness experience a 210-minute restorative journey designed to revitalise the body and mind. Combining highland botanical ingredients with Aman’s signature therapeutic techniques, the treatment offers a deeply immersive renewal inspired by the surrounding mountains.
Dining experiences are also refreshed for the season. The Tea House Bistro will unveil an updated lunch and dinner menu inspired by the flavours of Yunnan, while Man Yi Xuan Chinese Restaurant presents a seasonal menu titled “Taste of Flowers and Vegetables,” celebrating the region’s edible blossoms and mountain produce from March through June.
In addition, Amandayan introduces a new afternoon tea experience alongside a cocktail series inspired by the Twenty-Four Solar Terms. Crafted with locally sourced Yunnan ingredients, each cocktail reflects the rhythm of nature and the passage of the seasons.
Amanyangyun
Spring Among Ancient Trees
A peaceful sanctuary on the outskirts of downtown Shanghai, Amanyangyun offers a glimpse of China’s past in a magnificent natural setting. Amid a flourishing forest of thousand-year-old camphor trees near a tranquil lake, eleven re-mastered Ming and Qing Dynasty houses have been carefully moved brick by brick from the legendary region of Fuzhou in Jiangxi Province to become an integral part of Aman’s third destination in China.
Designed around seven courtyard gardens, which transform dramatically, like green woven tapestries as the spring arrives, China enters its most tranquil and luminous season in March. This spring, the resort reintroduces the Floral Boat Afternoon Tea, returning at the end of March. Adorned with seasonal blooms, a wooden boat drifts gently across the water, resembling a floating spring garden. First introduced in 2025, the floral boat journey offers a refined evolution of the resort’s iconic afternoon tea experience where surrounded by blossoms and reflections on the water, guests enjoy the finest pastries and tea as they are rowed down the quiet lake.
Spring also marks the introduction of a new family-friendly room concept. In collaboration with the award-winning children’s brand AVDAR, guestrooms will feature the brand’s signature handmade, wooden toys, creating a colourful and imaginative environment for younger guests while allowing families to enjoy a more relaxed stay
Amanfayun
Spring in the Tea Hills
Amanfayun lies just to the west of the ancient city of Hangzhou, in the foothills of Lingyin Mountain. Here the Longjing tea terraces begin to glow with fresh green as spring mist lifts across the hills in March and are famed for producing the best green tea leaves in China. Forty-seven stone courtyard dwellings were established here during the Tang Dynasty and occupied by the villagers who worked in the tea fields, and to this day Fayun village has been preserved in its transition to Amanfayun. Within this ancient village, stone pathways wind through bamboo groves while temple bells and the fragrance of tea fill the air.
In March, Amanfayun celebrates the arrival of the Longjing tea harvest with a series of tea-inspired experiences. At The Steam House, a newly introduced spring menu pairs Longjing tea with seasonal Jiangnan ingredients, creating a culinary dialogue between delicate tea aromas and the freshness of early spring produce. The Western restaurant will also present Afternoon Tea featuring Spring Tea, offering a creative interpretation of both sweet and savoury pastries.
At the Aman Spa, the signature Longjing Tea Bath provides a restorative ritual, allowing guests to relax in warm, tea-infused water while experiencing the soothing qualities of Longjing green tea. As the tea harvest reaches its peak, guests may also join a private, traditional tea-picking experience in the surrounding fields, guided by local tea masters who share the heritage and craftsmanship behind one of China’s most revered traditions.