Amandayan

Cultural mountain sanctuary.

Located beneath Yunnan Province’s Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Amandayan overlooks the city of Lijiang. The resort mirrors the aesthetic of the indigenous Nakhi people with accommodations arranged around tranquil courtyards.

Where You’re Staying

Suites feature high-pitched ceilings, Nakhi embroidery, and elaborate Dongba wood carvings. All suites open to courtyard or terraces with views over Lion Hill and Lijiang’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Where to Dine

Man Yi Xuan specializes in Nakhi cuisine with modern techniques. Enjoy a cocktail at the Lounge along with seasonal Western and Asian cuisine. The Tea House overlooks Lijiang’s Old Town and offers traditional Chinese and Western tea service.

Where to Relax

At the Aman Spa, herbal treatments rooted in Chinese medicine can be traced back more than 2,500 years. The Bamboo Massage relaxes and revitalizes with warmed bamboo used as an extension of the masseuse’s hands.

What To Do

Hike across the Tiger Leaping Gorge that spans the Jinsha River or take a cable car up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit the Wenchang Palace, a home to scholars during the Qing Dynasty. Explore the towns of Shuhe and Baisha, UNESCO World Heritage sites and centers of Nakhi culture.