Amandayan Lijiang: Historic Elegance above Old Town with Spa & Mountain Views

Nestled atop Lion Hill, Amandayan Lijiang commands breathtaking views of UNESCO‑listed Dayan Old Town and the soaring Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Designed to reflect Nakhi heritage and local artistry, the resort offers graceful retreat living with refined comfort and cultural immersion.

Club‑House Style Suites & Courtyard Living

The property consists of just 35 suites—including Courtyard, Deluxe, and the spacious Aman Suite—each opening onto a tranquil garden courtyard or private terrace. Interiors showcase regional materials such as Yunnan pine, Dong Bei elm and Jin clay tiling, complemented by handcrafted Dongba carvings that echo local artistry. Rooms feature king-sized beds, elegant marble bathrooms and ornamental screens that capture both heritage and modern calm.

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Spa Sanctuary & Wellness Pavillion

At the heart of the resort lies the Aman Spa, featuring six expansive treatment rooms (including two wet-treatment suites with heated tables and wood bathtubs), a 20‑metre heated pool, Pilates and yoga studios, and a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre. The spa menu draws from traditional Chinese medicine, with rituals such as Tui Na massage, herbal scrubs, and meditative stretch therapies.

Elevated Dining & Lounge Experiences

Dine at Man Yi Xuan, the main restaurant serving Yunnan and Cantonese cuisine with produce sourced from local growers. The Tea House, perched above Old Town, offers both Chinese and Western-style tea sets and dim sum with valley views, while The Lounge provides all-day fusion dishes in intimate surroundings.

Library, Cinema & Elevated Gathering Spaces

Beyond wellness, the resort features a richly stocked library of books on Nakhi culture and Yunnan history, a private screening room for 30 guests, and a viewing platform where afternoon tea or sunset cocktails are accompanied by panoramic mountain vistas.

Cultural Exploration & Outdoor Adventures

Amandayan sits just 800 metres above Lijiang Old Town—a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with artisans, markets and cobblestone lanes. Concierge-arranged excursions include a walking tour of Dayan, a bamboo workshop session, visits to Baisha and Shuhe Ancient Towns, and hikes to Tiger Leaping Gorge or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car. Back at the resort, guests may enjoy private calligraphy classes, Dongba script lessons and local folk music under century‑old trees in the Wenchang Palace courtyard.

You may also enjoy discovering Amanfayun Hangzhou, where ancient woodland charm meets riverside grace in eastern China.

Book your luxury cultural escape now with VIP Tables Cannes to secure your retreat at Amandayan Lijiang, complete with bespoke concierge planning, seamless VIP support and thoughtful on‑site experiences.