22 Fayun Lane, West Lake Street, West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, 310013, China
Once upon a time, there was a village nestled amongst bamboo groves in the lush green hills above Hangzhou. Stone courtyard dwellings lay scattered on either sides of the main stream-lined path, leading further afield to gorgeous tea fields, temples and monasteries peppered in the area. Centuries on, that village is still standing, the dwellings restored and the pervading monastic serenity proving that the most luxury of experiences lay in the most simple of surroundings.
Best time to visit : October to November
What we absolutely love about the property and feel sure will dazzle you too.
Embracing the layout and spirit of a traditional Chinese village, Amanfayun is a place of winding stone footpaths and shaded courtyards through which the dwellings – some dating back over a century – are accessed. Roofs are clay tile and interior floors are stone or wood, and some offer upper floors with views over the treetops. Fine calligraphy art pieces decorate the walls.
Check-in 15.00 / Check-out 12.00
The 19 Village Rooms offer courtyard or forest views. Most open to private or semi-private courtyards with an informal outdoor dining and lounging area.
Larger than the Village Rooms, Village Suites are beautifully furnished in traditional Jiangnan style.
The spacious Deluxe Village Suites offer private massage facilities. Several are duplexes, with living areas downstairs and bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs overlooking the village and forest.
Village Villas offer lots of refined living space, complete with private massage rooms for two. Overlooking the village and surrounding woodland, they feature separate bedrooms and living areas, as well as access to private or semi-private courtyards.
The Amanfayun Villa accommodation includes two en-suite bedrooms and spacious living areas set around a private courtyard. As well as a private double massage room, there is also an intimate reading area.
Hidden in a picturesque valley, Amanfayun brings to life a traditional Chinese village surrounded by tea fields, natural woodland and a pilgrimage circuit of seven ancient Buddhist temples. Stone pathways lead to shaded courtyards and 46 peaceful abodes, some over a century old. Situated on 14 hectares, the resort lies within walking distance of Lingyin Temple, founded in 326 AD, and is just 6km from tranquil West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage Site that inspired the poets of old with its serene waters and countless pagodas. Amanfayun is also only a 20-minute scenic drive from the centre of Hangzhou, long China’s tea and silk hub, described by Marco Polo as “The city of heaven”.
22 Fayun Lane, West Lake Street, West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, 310013, China
