Festive Season at Amandayan

LIJIANG, CHINA

With the winding lanes and canals of Lijiang’s old town below and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain towering on the horizon, Amandayan provides a stirring setting for seasonal celebrations.

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Illuminated Christmas tree decorated with warm lights in Amandayan's dining room, set for an evening celebration.
Begin the day with morning tai chi, gather for Christmas Eve dinner accompanied by traditional Naxi dancing and celebrate around a festive bonfire, before welcoming the new year with a special dinner at Man Yi Xuan.
Master craftsperson practising traditional Dongba calligraphy at Amandayan in China.
Dining venue at Amandayan with wooden latticed doors and a round table set for service.
Traditional Naxi cultural performance at Amandayan, with dancer in vibrant costume mid-movement.
Traditional Chinese architecture with curved roof at Amandayan, framed by lush green foliage.
Therapist performing moxibustion and cupping treatment on guest at Amandayan wellness spa.
Stone-paved street lined with traditional wooden buildings in Lijiang Old Town, where Amandayan is located.

Festive highlights

Dining

Flavours of the Yunnan Plateau

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners at Man Yi Xuan celebrate the flavours of Yunnan’s highlands, with menus showcasing produce from the surrounding plateau. Throughout the festive season, Amandayan’s two restaurants continue the journey through the region’s culinary heritage, bringing together local ingredients and time-honoured traditions in a series of memorable dining experiences.

Wellness

Tai Chi and Ancient Healing

In the early morning stillness of Wenchang Palace or beneath ancient trees, a Tai Chi master guides guests through the graceful movements of this centuries-old practice, bringing breath and body into balance. At Amandayan Spa, this philosophy continues through treatments and rituals inspired by China’s time-honoured healing traditions, restoring equilibrium and nurturing a deeper sense of wellbeing.

Experiences

Festive Traditions of Lijiang

Throughout the festive season, Amandayan brings local heritage to life through time-honoured traditions. Christmas Eve unfolds to the sounds of Naxi singing and Leba Dance, while New Year’s Eve at Wenchang Palace brings Dongba calligraphy blessings, bonfire dancing, hand drumming and storytelling, culminating in a midnight bell ringing for good fortune and a Champagne toast to the year ahead.

Plan your stay

Contact us to make a reservation and secure your stay at Amandayan's suites and villas. Aman’s multilingual Reservations team are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.