Dining at Amandayan

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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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. 

Culinary Discovery

Enjoy a traditional Nakhi hotpot at Man Yi Xuan or a traditional tea tasting of the finest Yunnan Black Tea and aged Puer Tea at the Tea House. In season, between June and September, Amandayan also offers a wild mushroom picking experience, guiding guests through forests and across rivers, before inviting them to feast on their foraged delicacies. 

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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.

Seasonal Exclusives

Amandayan Spring Menu - Taste of Flowers and Vegetables 

When spring embraces Lijiang, it brings with it new buds on the majestic crab-apple trees that surround Wenchang Palace. Just as the flowers come into bloom, so too do the wild vegetables that grow in the surrounding regions. To experience the season of renewal in Yunnan in its purest form, guests are invited to enjoy a limited-edition spring menu served in the Chinese Restaurant. 

Featured dining experience

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).