Aman Summer Palace Beijing: Imperial Courtyard Suites Next to UNESCO Heritage

Experience the elegance of Beijing’s imperial past at Aman Summer Palace, a sanctuary of courtyards and pavilions, just steps from the East Gate of the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace. Reflecting Qing and Ming traditions, the resort blends cultural reverence with discreet luxury and proximity to key Beijing landmarks.

Aman Summer Palace: Courtyard Suites & Traditional Pavilion Rooms

The property comprises 51 guest rooms and suites set across interconnected courtyards surrounded by bamboo, flowering gardens, and carved stone pathways. Many buildings were originally used by guests of Empress Dowager Cixi and retain high ceilings, Ming-style wooden beams, Jin clay tile floors, and carved lattice windows. Each suite opens to private garden or courtyard views.

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Spa & Fitness in a Subterranean Sanctuary

Below the palace pavilions lies a 5,000 m², two-level spa complex featuring nine double treatment rooms, hydrotherapy facilities, herbal steam rooms, sauna and cold plunge pools. A sky-lit gym, Pilates and yoga studio, squash court, table tennis, and an indoor 25‑metre heated lap pool ensure dedicated wellbeing all year round.

Dining Venues Rooted in Imperial Flavour

Guests may enjoy Cantonese ceremony and Peking duck at The Chinese Restaurant, Western fare at The Grill, and refined French-Japanese kaiseki at Naoki. The Reflection Pavilion, overlooking a lotus pond, serves afternoon tea and cocktails. The Music Pavilion hosts live traditional performances in lantern-lit halls.Exclusive Cultural Access & Local Historic Surroundings

A private hotel entrance leads directly into the Summer Palace grounds. Concierge-arranged visits include the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Ming City Wall, and helicopter or private car drives to the Great Wall—all easily reachable from the resort.

Leisure & Recreation Facilities under One Roof

On-site amenities include a library with rare Chinese books, a 37‑seat private cinema, cigar lounge, boutique, indoor sports facilities, and traditional arts sessions such as calligraphy and paper-cutting demonstrations in the Cultural Pavilion.

Seamless Transfers & Concierge-Curated Experiences

Aman handles every detail—airport transfers, city guides, private museum tours, and immersive experiences like hutong bike tours, Peking opera at the Drum Tower, and rooftop e-bike rides by lantern-light.

Refined Tranquillity Rooted in Legacy

Aman Summer Palace epitomises imperial calm fused with private sanctuary. Guests appreciate sophisticated design informed by heritage, soothing spa rituals, curated cultural programming, and elevated service in a green haven within the capital.

You may also enjoy exploring Aman Kyoto, where Japan’s temple valleys meet exquisite design and cultural harmony.

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