Surrounded by serene Buddhist temples in a wooded valley, Amanfayun is a private village seemingly lost in time. Tucked away from the world in a natural paradise of tea fields, indigenous forest and lush groves of bamboo, this tranquil retreat is nonetheless remarkably accessible, situated just 6km from Unesco-protected West Lake. A graceful stone pathways meander from hotel reception to Fayun village’s main thoroughfare - Fayun Pathway. There are several selections of distinctive restaurants and 46 peaceful abodes on Fayun Pathway. Set along the picturesque Fayun Pathway are six unique restaurants providing homecooked cuisine in verdant natural surroundings. Imbuing Amanfayun with a sense of community, they offer local and international cuisines to both guests and non-residents. Picnics and private dining experiences can also be arranged. Set in serene gardens around a 20-metre heated swimming pool, the expansive Aman Spa is housed in five gracious pavilions screened by bamboo groves, tea bushes and magnolia trees. Guests are welcomed into the Reflexology House, beyond which lie the Bath House, the Fitness Centre, the Finishing Salon and the Treatment House.