About this hotel
General information
Amanyangyun is a country retreat on the green edge of Shanghai, in Minhang district, wrapped in camphor forest and lakes. Its story is unusual: fifty Ming- and Qing-dynasty houses and ten thousand camphor trees were moved here from the countryside near Fuzhou, more than 700 km away, after a reservoir was planned on the site of their villages. The houses were taken apart and restored brick by brick, and an 80-tonne King Camphor Tree now stands at the heart of the forest that has grown up around them.
The resort has 24 contemporary suites and pavilions and 11 antique villas set around quiet courtyards, so the whole place reads like a small village. Cultural life centres on Nan Shufang, housed in relocated antique buildings, named after a reading pavilion in the Forbidden City and furnished in precious nanmu wood. Beside the resort lies a 10-hectare forest park with trails for walking and cycling, along with an organic kitchen garden and a private cinema.
Location
The resort sits in Minhang district on the fringe of Shanghai, among woods and lakes. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 24 km away, about 30 minutes by car; Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 55 km away, 40–50 minutes depending on traffic. The hotel arranges private limousine transfers, including to the Bund, the water town of Zhujiajiao and nearby golf courses.
Spa
Aman Spa pairs treatments rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern therapies. There are ten treatment rooms (eight single, two double), two private bathing suites with a hammam, a sauna, a cold plunge pool, a jacuzzi, relaxation lounges, a tea lounge and a poolside terrace. A separate movement space holds a light-filled gym and studios for Pilates and yoga.
- Amanyangyun Seasonal Journey — a two-hour ritual that draws on Chinese medicine to rebalance the body with the season
- a hammam ritual of steam, scrub, massage, hydrotherapy and herbal tea
- a facial with the Japanese-made Essential Skin range, plus red and near-infrared light therapy
- tai chi, meditation and sound bowl sessions
Sports & leisure
Days here mix nature, movement and Chinese culture.
- walks, runs and bike rides through the forest park, picnics in the glades and wooden-boat rides on the lake
- guided tai chi, yoga and meditation outdoors
- classes at Nan Shufang: calligraphy, the guqin and guzheng zithers, a tea ceremony tasting three Chinese teas, and the art of incense
- a tour of the 200 m² organic garden that supplies every kitchen on the estate, picking produce with the chef
- a blessing at the King Camphor Tree, a short documentary in the private cinema and an architectural tour of the antique villas
- year-round art exhibitions for in-house guests and photography sessions in the grounds
- private guided outings to the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, a tea tasting in Xintiandi and the water town of Zhujiajiao, plus day trips to Hangzhou and Suzhou
For children
The Children’s Discovery Centre welcomes children aged 5–12 for lantern making, paper cutting, pottery, tea ceremonies and Chinese shadow-puppet shows, with a separate room for younger children. Children’s yoga and spa treatments can be arranged, festival workshops run during traditional Chinese holidays, and children help tend seedlings grown from the King Camphor Tree. Families can borrow bicycles free of charge, and toys and games can be set up in the rooms on request.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchens draw on the resort’s own organic garden, and the restaurants also welcome non-residents.
- Arva — lakeside Italian cooking in the simple farm-to-table spirit
- Lazhu — the cuisine of Jiangxi province, overlooking a bamboo grove, with several private dining rooms facing the garden
- Yinlu — Cantonese hot pot in a bright room among the bamboo, looking across the lake to the camphor forest, with a late-evening yakitori menu
- Lounge — afternoon tea and a broad drinks list of rare spirits, wines, craft beers and cocktails
- Bei TeaHouse — a teahouse in a historic building close to the resort, devoted to the Chinese tea tradition
Chinese afternoon tea can also be served on the lake, and there are wine-paired dinners drawing on the resort’s own cellar.
Swimming
The spa has a heated 20 m indoor pool and a 57 m outdoor pool with forest views, open from May to October. Each four-bedroom villa has its own pool, and the antique pavilions share a courtyard pool.
Rooms
There are 24 suites and pavilions in the contemporary wing and 11 antique villas in restored Ming- and Qing-dynasty houses; most have private courtyards, and the villas add private pools and a dedicated butler.
Each has a king-size bed or twin beds, a bathroom with twin vanities, a bathtub and separate shower, generous wardrobes, coffee-making facilities, a TV, a safe and complimentary in-room refreshments.
Four-Bedroom Amanyangyun Villa
The largest villa, with all four en-suite bedrooms in a Ming- and Qing-era house reached by a private lantern-lit bridge. An open-plan living and dining space with a fireplace, a dining room for 10, two studies, several courtyards, a large private pool and a butler.
Four-Bedroom Qing Antique Villa
Two bedrooms in the restored antique house and two in a contemporary wing, all with king-size beds. A living room with a fireplace, a dining room for 10, two studies, a pantry for private dining, several courtyards, a private pool and a butler.
Four-Bedroom Antique Villa
One bedroom in the historic house and three in the contemporary wing, all king-size and en suite. A living room with a fireplace, a dining room for 10, a full kitchen, two studies, a courtyard, a private pool and a butler.
Two-Bedroom Antique Pavilion
A restored pavilion with Ming- and Qing-style detailing: two en-suite bedrooms and generous living and dining rooms looking out over the camphor woods. Access to a shared courtyard and pool, with a private butler.
One-Bedroom Antique Pavilion
Set in a restored historic house with soaring ceilings and carvings: a king-size bedroom, large living and dining rooms and a bathroom with a free-standing tub. Access to a shared courtyard and pool, with a private butler.
Ming Deluxe Pavilion
A contemporary pavilion with a separate bedroom (king-size or twin), a large living room with a workspace and a central fireplace, and walk-in wardrobes. A private courtyard with an outdoor bathtub links the bedroom and living room.
Ming Pavilion
A contemporary pavilion with a living room, a bedroom (king-size or twin) and private courtyards — one with a fireplace, one with an outdoor bath and shower — overlooking a bamboo garden.
Ming Courtyard Suite
A suite in the contemporary wing, set in a bamboo grove close to the spa: king-size or twin beds, carved shutters and two shaded private courtyards, one with a fireplace and the other with an outdoor bath and shower.
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