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With China easing visa restrictions for Canadian travelers, spring 2026 presents an excellent opportunity to explore the vast land of China. Aman's hotels in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Lijiang each have their own unique charm, from afternoon tea on a lakeside amidst blooming flowers and picking tea in ancient tea gardens to healing rituals incorporating highland plants, all brimming with the vitality of spring and summer.
Amanyangyun
Afternoon Tea with Flowers on the Water
Nestled in the suburbs of Shanghai, Amanyangyun boasts a lush forest of over a thousand ancient camphor trees, surrounding a tranquil lake. Eleven traditional Hui-style houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, meticulously relocated from Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province, are cleverly integrated into the resort. With spring in full bloom, the seven courtyard gardens are vibrant with life, and the resort is once again launching its highly acclaimed "Floral Boat Afternoon Tea." Guests will glide gently across the lake in a wooden boat adorned with seasonal flowers, like a floating spring garden, enjoying exquisite pastries and fine teas amidst the fragrance of blossoms and the reflections on the water. Furthermore, this spring, Amanyangyun has partnered with the award-winning children's brand AVDAR to launch a new family-friendly room type. The room features the brand's signature handcrafted wooden toys, creating a colorful imaginative space for younger guests and making family trips even more relaxing and enjoyable.
Amanfayun
From tea picking in the tea garden to tea bath
Amanfayun is located at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, west of Hangzhou's ancient city. It preserves the ancient Fayun Village architectural complex, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, with 47 stone-built courtyard houses nestled among verdant bamboo groves and winding stone paths. Every March, as the spring mist dissipates, the famous Longjing tea gardens shimmer with a vibrant green on the hillsides. To celebrate the Longjing harvest season, the resort offers a series of tea-inspired experiences. For example, The Steam House's new spring menu combines Longjing tea with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients from Jiangnan, while the Western restaurant offers creative sweet and savory afternoon teas infused with the aroma of tea. Guests seeking relaxation can visit the spa for the signature "Longjing Tea Bath," soothing their mind and body in warm, polyphenol-rich waters. For a deeper understanding of tea culture, guests can participate in private tea-picking activities at nearby tea gardens under the guidance of local tea masters, picking this most precious green tea in China and experiencing the craftsmanship passed down for millennia.
Amandayan
Savor the flavors of highland flowers and the twenty-four solar terms in cocktails
Amandayan, perched atop the historic Lion Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan, overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lijiang Old Town. Inspired by the Naxi ethnic style, the resort's elegant wooden residences connect with tranquil courtyards, creating a serene atmosphere under the clear highland spring sunshine. The spa offers a new 210-minute rejuvenating treatment, combining highland herbal ingredients with Amandayan's signature massage techniques to revitalize body and mind. For dining, Tea House Bistro has updated its lunch and dinner menus with Yunnan flavors, while Man Yi Xuan Chinese restaurant presents a "Flower and Vegetable Season" themed menu, showcasing highland edible flowers and mountain delicacies from March to June. Furthermore, Amandayan blends traditional culture with modern creativity, launching a series of cocktails inspired by the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms," using seasonal ingredients from Yunnan to allow guests to feel the rhythm of nature in every sip.
With China easing visa restrictions for Canadian travelers, spring 2026 presents a perfect opportunity to explore the vast land of China. Aman's hotels in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Lijiang each offer unique experiences, from lakeside afternoon tea amidst blooming flowers and tea picking in ancient tea gardens to healing rituals incorporating highland plants, all brimming with the vitality of spring and summer. Amanyangyun's Floral Boat Afternoon Tea is located in Amanyangyun, a suburb of Shanghai. The resort boasts a lush forest of thousands of thousand-year-old camphor trees surrounding a tranquil lake, and cleverly incorporates eleven ancient Hui-style houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, meticulously relocated from Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province. With spring in full bloom, the seven courtyard gardens are vibrant with life, and the resort is once again launching its highly acclaimed "Floral Boat Afternoon Tea." Guests will glide gently across the lake in wooden boats adorned with seasonal flowers, like a floating spring garden, enjoying exquisite pastries and fine teas amidst the fragrance of blossoms and the reflections in the water. Furthermore, this spring, Amanyangyun has partnered with the award-winning children's brand AVDAR to launch a new family-friendly room type, featuring the brand's signature handcrafted wooden toys, creating a vibrant imaginative space for younger guests and making family trips even more relaxing and enjoyable. Amanfayun: From tea picking in the tea garden to tea baths…
