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Amanfayun
Hangzhou

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Amanfayun is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia.

Hangzhou has a great selection of luxury hotels, however in our opinion Amanfayun outdoes them all in managing to blend luxury, while truly capturing the essence and mystique of Hangzhou.

Amanfayun has great charm and character and is very effective in creating the romantic feeling of being submersed in traditional village life in rural China. Situated on 14 hectares of land, to the west of West Lake, the hotel is comprised of 47 rooms, suites and villas surrounded by tea fields, natural forests and lush groves of bamboo. Each of the dwellings, some of which date back over a century, are tucked away between winding footpaths and shaded courtyards, and are decorated with delicate calligraphy and traditional art pieces.

The resort features the original village Fayun layout, with a 600-metre main thoroughfare, and the Fayun Pathway leading towards the beautiful and atmospheric Lingyin and Yongfu temples. You stay includes entry to both temples outside visitor hours, both of which are easily reached by foot; a great plus to see these monuments without other tourist crowds! You will often find monks walking along the Fayun Pathway, which only enhances the strong sense of place.

The independent outlets in the grounds are also delightful as they are buzzing with local life and colour, especially the Tea House. There are also other restaurants along the pathway which include the Steam House, Hangzhou House and the Vegetarian eatery. Other facilities at Amanfayun include the Aman Spa, a small but well-equipped gym and a beautifully scenic outdoor swimming pool. 

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Client Testimonials

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- Mr Wyburd, Ireland
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- Anonymous, India
Everything you did for us whilst we were away was hugely appreciated, and Ampersand has been exemplary in every way. I'll always recommend you!
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka
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- Mr Geoffrey Johnson, India
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- Mr Wyburd, Philippines
We really enjoyed the trip and were happy that we squeezed so much into a few short days. The Burmese people were lovely and the sites were fantastic. We really enjoyed the balloon ride and would highly suggest it to others in the future. The trip went super smoothly and a good time plus learning happened for all. Yangon was nice as the Strand was quite amazing and we of course loved the giant gold temple. Many thanks for all of your help and look forward to future travel with you.
- Wallace Family, Burma
Without question, you put together the best trip I have ever taken. We were shown around like visiting dignitaries, the hotels were fantastic and the itinerary was just right. Everybody I know will hear about how amazing Ampersand is!
- Leslie Siben, India
We had a wonderful holiday - everything was perfect. Thank you for helping us to make a thoughtful plan to enjoy and make most out of our trip. The places we visited, the guides, the transportation and driver, the hotels selected... Everything was great!
- Jaime Benitez, South India
We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
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- Matthew Nicklin, North India
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- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
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- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
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