Hangzhou, ChinaFayun Village
Amanfayun
Restored monastic village
Fayun Village Hangzhou, China
Opened
2010
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
AmanRestored monastic village
Cobblestone paths wind through bamboo groves and tea terraces, where resident monks and pilgrims stroll past century-old stone village dwellings.
“what’s really remarkable about Amanfayun is its restraint: The landscaping is natural, even a little wild; the signage is minimal”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Spare, muted interiors of pale elm, clay brick, stone floors, and understated lantern lighting.
Remarkable
Restored 18th-century tea-farming hamlet with century-old clay-tiled cottages and cobblestone village thoroughfares.
Remarkable
Cobblestone paths traversed by Buddhist monks, adjacent pilgrimage temples, and Longjing tea harvested on site.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
With stone pathways, clay-tiled roofs and bamboo stalks jutting from nearly every corner, the place has an Old World charm…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in a valley west of West Lake, seven Buddhist temples and cliffside carvings sit within walking distance along ancient pilgrimage trails.
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The rooms
Spare interiors feature pale elm furnishings, stone floors, calligraphy scrolls, and radiant underfloor heating opening onto private flagstone courtyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter outdoor swimming pool sits among green trees and stone terraces beside a traditional tiled pavilion.
The spa
Bathhouse pavilions hold circular wooden soaking tubs. Daily sessions include courtyard tai chi and singing bowl sound therapy.
At the table
Restaurants across the village serve steamed Hangzhou dishes, and the bar mixes drinks beneath exposed timber trusses.
How it began
Once an 18th-century tea-pickers' hamlet called Fayun, the former stone dormitories and brick cottages were sensitively restored to preserve their original timber architecture.
Hangzhou
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.