# Amanfayun Hangzhou, Zhejiang · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/cn/zhejiang/wellness-retreat/amanfayun-hangzhou - Book direct: https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanfayun/rooms-rates - Their site: https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanfayun - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Amanfayun%2C%2022%20Fayun%20Nong%2C%20Xihu%20District%2C%20Hangzhou%2C%20Zhejiang%2C%20China ## Our read The water is in view, not down the road. ## Come here for - Being told what happens next, instead of planning it - Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water ## Skip it if - You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable ## The place Amanfayun is an Aman resort in the tea-farming villages of Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Set within the Fayin (Cloud of Buddhist Teaching) area near the West Lake and Lingyin Temple, China's most important Buddhist temple complex. The resort occupies a cluster of 16th–19th century village houses and farmhouses scattered across the tea terraces and bamboo forest, converting traditional rural Chinese architecture into 42 individual village houses and one restored 17th-century manor for guests. The experience of Amanfayun is defined by its relationship with Chinese cultural and spiritual landscape rather than by luxury amenities alone. The resort sits within walking distance of Lingyin Temple (Temple of the Soul's Retreat), one of China's largest and most significant Buddhist temples, and adjacent to the Dragon Well (Longjing) tea production area. The source of one of China's most celebrated teas, Longjing (Dragon Well) green tea. Morning visits to the temple, tea-picking walks through the plantation, and traditional Chinese wellness drawing on Buddhist healing traditions are as central to the Amanfayun experience as the spa. The Aman spa at Amanfayun is grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese body therapies: acupuncture, moxibustion, guasha, tui na massage, and Longjing tea-infused spa treatments using the plantation directly adjacent to the resort. The Longjing tea-leaf body treatment and Hangzhou silk therapy are signature experiences available only in this specific location. ## What it is like - Qing dynasty village houses: 42 restored Qing-era farmhouses. The most culturally authentic Aman property in China, where the building's history is as important as the Aman interiors within. - Longjing tea terraces: The 1,200-year-old Dragon Well tea plantation adjacent to the resort. Spring picking season, year-round tea ceremony, and tea-infused spa treatments. - Lingyin Buddhist Temple: Five minutes' walk. One of China's most important temples, with cliff-face Buddhist grottos carved in the 10th century and a main hall of extraordinary scale. - TCM spa consultation: The Aman Spa's Traditional Chinese Medicine program. A formal doctor consultation and prescribed treatment protocol rooted in classical Chinese medicine. ## Ways to stay - Village House Stay · From ~CNY 5,000/night. Confirm at aman.com/amanfayun · https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanfayun/rooms-rates - TCM Wellness Program · Confirm at aman.com/amanfayun · https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanfayun/spa-wellness ## Best seasons - Spring (late March–April) for Longjing tea harvest, cherry blossom, and peak West Lake beauty - Autumn (October–November) for clear skies, temple colour, and comfortable temperatures - Year-round for TCM treatments and cultural programming ## Stay lengths - 2-night Hangzhou cultural immersion - 3–5 night full TCM and cultural wellness program - Week-long Zhejiang cultural circuit with Amanfayun as the base ## Getting there Amanfayun is at 22 Fayun Nong, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013. Fly into Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). Approximately 40 minutes by car to the resort. From Shanghai Pudong (PVG): high-speed rail to Hangzhou East (1 hour), then taxi or Aman transfer to the resort (approximately 30 minutes). The resort provides arrival coordination on booking. ## Questions **What is Longjing (Dragon Well) tea and why is it special to Amanfayun?** Longjing (Dragon Well) is one of China's most celebrated teas. A flat-pressed green tea with a 1,200-year history of production on the West Lake hills near Hangzhou. The tea grown within the designated Longjing production zone commands high prices and has protected geographical indication status. Amanfayun sits directly adjacent to Longjing tea plantations; guests can pick tea in spring, see processing, and taste the fresh-picked tea. The spa incorporates Longjing tea into body treatments year-round. **What is Lingyin Temple and how is it connected to Amanfayun?** Lingyin Temple (Temple of the Soul's Retreat) is one of China's most important Buddhist temples, founded in 328 CE and now one of the Ten Most Famous Buddhist Temples in China. It sits on the hillside five minutes' walk from the resort. Morning visits with monk guides, the pre-dawn chanting that carries to the village, and the cultural programming that engages with Buddhist practice make the temple an integral part of the Amanfayun experience. **What is West Lake (Xihu) and what can I do there?** West Lake (Xihu) is Hangzhou's UNESCO-listed cultural landscape. A freshwater lake surrounded by temples, pagodas, gardens, and causeways that have defined Chinese poetry, painting, and cultural aspiration since the Song dynasty. Rowing boats, lakeside walking, the Su Causeway (lined with plum and peach trees), and the Leifeng Pagoda are all accessible from Amanfayun within 10–15 minutes. **What TCM treatments are available at the Aman Spa?** The Aman Spa at Amanfayun offers a full Traditional Chinese Medicine program: TCM consultation with an on-site Chinese medicine doctor (who prescribes a treatment protocol based on your constitution and health goals), acupuncture, moxibustion (heat therapy using mugwort), guasha (facial and body scraping therapy), tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage), and cupping therapy. Longjing tea-infused and Hangzhou silk-based spa treatments complete the location-specific menu. **When is the best time to visit Amanfayun?** Late March through April is the most celebrated period. Longjing spring tea harvest, West Lake cherry blossom, and the full cultural calendar of Hangzhou's spring season. Autumn (October–November) brings clear skies and autumn colour. Amanfayun is open year-round; summer is warm and humid; winter is cooler with occasional frost. The tea village in frost or light snow is atmospheric. **How do I book at Amanfayun?** Book direct at https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanfayun/rooms-rates. MindReach connects ready travellers with Amanfayun. We do not take room bookings or spa reservations. **How do I contact Amanfayun?** Phone: +86 571 8732 9999. Email: amanfayun@aman.com. Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanfayun **Who is Amanfayun ideal for?** Aman loyalists wanting to experience the most culturally immersive Aman property in China Wellness guests seeking genuine TCM consultation and treatment in a heritage setting North American travellers planning a Hangzhou cultural itinerary centred on West Lake and Lingyin Tea culture enthusiasts wanting the most authentic Longjing experience in China Couples seeking a Chinese cultural immersion at the ultra-luxury level ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.