Dining at Amandayan

Dining room at Amandayan with round table, wooden chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking natural surroundings.
Amandayan's Man Yi Xuan Chinese Restaurant with traditional architecture set against mountain backdrop at dusk.
Tea house at Amandayan with view of garden stream through wooden screens.
Private dining room at Amandayan restaurant with wooden panelling, round table and traditional chairs.
Tea house terrace at Amandayan with views across the landscape beyond wooden railings.
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Three separate restaurants grace Amandayan’s secluded hilltop, each with its own unique character and outlook, while the options for private dining with amazing views of Lijiang are endless. Bookings are open to both hotel guests and visitors.

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Steaming hotpot with fresh ingredients and small bowls arranged on table at Amandayan. Freshly baked pastries and nuts arranged on a wooden plate at Amandayan tea house. Snow-capped mountain framed by wooden doors at Amandayan, China's Man Yi Xuan Restaurant.

Man Yi Xuan 

Discover the rich flavours of Yunnan cuisine at Man Yi Xuan, where indoor and outdoor dining spaces offer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, including Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Open for both lunch and dinner, the menu showcases locally sourced, seasonal ingredients including fresh river fish from Lijiang. Four exclusive private dining rooms are also available, perfect for sharing the restaurant’s renowned hot pot. 

Tea House 

Savour Western bistro style lunches and dinners while taking in panoramic vistas of the 800 years old ancient city or bask in the gentle warmth of Lijiang's afternoon sun, accompanied by an exquisite selection of Chinese and Western teas paired with afternoon tea. When night falls, the Bar comes alive with live music that perfectly complements handcrafted cocktails and fine wines.

The Lounge 

Begin your day with a sumptuous breakfast of both local specialities and Western classics in the serene lobby Lounge, where natural light filters through traditional wooden lattice windows, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. 

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Tea house entrance at Amandayan, warmly lit exterior with traditional Chinese architecture at dusk.

Culinary Discovery

Enjoy a traditional hotpot at Man Yi Xuan or retreat to the Tea House for an afternoon tasting of fine Yunnan black tea and aged Pu'er. As night falls, the Tea House Bistro Bar comes alive with live music, tea-inspired cocktails and mocktails and fine wines in an atmosphere that is at once vibrant and serene.

In season, from June to September, the mountains surrounding Lijiang offer their seasonal bounty. Join us on a wild mushroom foraging journey, through forests and across streams, before returning to feast on their foraged delicacies.

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Wooden desk with basket and objects beside open doors overlooking garden at Amandayan. Traditional pavilion with upturned eaves framing garden pathway at Amandayan.

Afternoon Tea

Beside Wenchang Palace, Amandayan Tea House offers indoor and outdoor dining in an elegant setting. Whether surrounding by an interior of rustic warmth or on the terrace, with panoramic views of the Dayan Old Town, a refreshing, mountain-inspired afternoon tea is served, combining a variety of fine teas and sweet and savoury delicacies – some inspired by traditional Nakhi treats and others by locally grown fruits. 

Pavilion Afternoon Tea

Down a secluded path lined with ancient trees, Amandayan Pavilion is a traditional four-pillared retreat embodying Lijiang’s architecture. From this tranquil spot, Dayan Old Town unfolds against backdrop of the, distant mountains . The perfect treat for those seeking a moment’s rest and recuperation, the Pavilion Afternoon Tea features a curated selection of sweet and savoury treats paired with a variety of fresh Yunnan mountain teas.

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Amandayan spring menu ingredients: fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs arranged on a wooden surface.

Seasonal Exclusive

Man Yi Xuan – A Taste of Spring

As spring descends on Lijiang, new buds and flowers appear on the spectacular crab-apple trees within the Amandayan courtyard. As they bloom, wild vegetables appear across the surrounding regions. To experience Yunnan’s season of renewal in its purest form, guests are invited to enjoy a limited-edition spring menu in the Chinese restaurant, where dishes are crafted from the freshest, locally foraged ingredients. 

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Featured dining experience

Traditional Chinese pavilion with curved roof framing garden pathway at Amandayan.

Pavilion Dining

As if floating on the hillside high above Dayan Old Town, Amandayan’s open-sided dining pavilion is an exquisite setting for a private breakfast or candlelit dinner. As the morning sun gilds the rooftops below, enjoy a delicious Chinese or Western breakfast or choose to dine at sunset, savouring crispy suckling pig, Yak, mountain delicacies, river fish and more. 

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Restaurants are open to Aman guests and non-residents (subject to availability).