Amanfayun Hangzhou – A Hidden Village Among Hangzhou’s Temples and Tea Fields

Once a remote village on the edge of Hangzhou, Amanfayun now offers quiet refuge among tea fields, woodlands, and a circuit of ancient Buddhist temples. Shaded stone pathways wind through the estate, connecting 46 restored heritage dwellings, many of which are over a century old. Though just six kilometres from the Unesco-listed West Lake, Amanfayun feels a world apart — timeless, grounded, and deeply restorative.

Village living, reimagined

Tucked beneath clay-tiled roofs, Rooms, Suites, and Villas each offer a unique layout shaped by their original architecture. Courtyards open to camphor trees or forest views, while some Villas include two levels, separate living rooms, and private massage spaces. Quiet permeates the air — broken only by the gentle ring of temple bells.

All stays include:

• Daily breakfast and in-room refreshments
  
• Access to Feilai Feng Scenic Area
  
• Cultural afternoon activities at Fayun Place
  
• A complimentary Singing Bowl Experience (Tues–Sat, advance booking required)

Flavours of the pathway

Along the Fayun Pathway, guests discover Amanfayun’s dining experiences tucked into rustic buildings with forest views. Highlights include local Hangzhou cuisine at the Steam House and curated tea tastings that draw from nearby plantations. Seasonal menus feature fresh bamboo shoots, river fish, and hand-picked greens.

A two-night stay includes:

• One set lunch or dinner for two at the Steam House
  
• Cultural activities and breakfast each day

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A spa between temples and trees

Set within a grove of magnolia and bamboo, the Amanfayun Spa draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore inner balance. Treatment rooms open to private courtyards, and therapies range from cupping and reflexology to herbal compress massages and tea-infused facials. Singing bowl meditations and calligraphy lessons add a layer of spiritual grounding.

Extend your stay

Guests booking three nights receive the final night with Aman’s compliments — an invitation to linger in the quiet beauty of Hangzhou’s hills and temples. With time to spare, walk the trail to nearby Lingyin Temple, meditate by the stream, or return for another afternoon of brushwork and stillness.

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Want more time to explore Amanfayun’s timeless rhythms?
Contact mickey@viptablesgroup.com to plan your retreat to Hangzhou — or to uncover more Aman stays across China and beyond.