ndonesia is a country of transitions and contrasts, where spellbinding beaches mark the threshold between ocean and rainforest; where religious traditions shift from island to island, and the eco-zones of Asia and Australia meet and mingle in the Lombok Strait. Seeded throughout this floating world, from the jungle interior of Bali to the hidden paradise shores of Moyo Island, five Aman destinations each provide distinct perspectives on the nation’s nature and culture, while Aman’s oceangoing vessel invites travellers on voyages to untouched atolls and isles unspoilt.
Step through a secret door into the grounds of Beijing’s Summer Palace. Wander the Unesco-listed streets of Lijiang Old Town. Discover Chinese culinary traditions in an ancient Hangzhou village. Rejuvenate in camphor-scented serenity outside downtown Shanghai. For all the bustle and clamour of modern-day China, Aman promises balance, peace and cultural immersion through four unique properties, each offering a different and unforgettable perspective on the spiritual heritage and contemporary character of a vast, complex and extraordinarily beautiful land.
AMANWANA
A natural paradise, Amanwana is on the beautiful island of Moyo, a veritable Eden in the Flores Sea. In 2022, Moyo Island was designated a National Park by the Indonesian government, ensuring that it's stunning landscapes and diverse marine life is protected for generations to come. This allows Amanwana a unique intimate setting surrounded by true wilderness.
Overlooking the turquoise waters of Amanwana Bay – a protected marine park – this wilderness hideaway offers full-board accommodation in just 17 luxury guest tents and unparalleled access to some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Indonesia
AMANKILA
Claiming a breathtaking stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila rests on a lush hillside beneath sacred Mount Agung. Connected by frangipani-lined walkways through the treetops, stilted suites offer spectacular views high on the hillside, while a three-tier infinity pool cascades at the property’s heart and the Beach Club leads to a private black-sand beach.
AMANDARI
Presided over by a sacred stone tiger, Amandari was designed after a traditional Balinese village on the verdant lip of the Ayung River Gorge. Free-standing guest suites are reached via winding pathways, while the curving swimming pool mimics the rice paddies below. Close to the artistic centre of Ubud, this place of peace invites both reflection and the exploration of Bali’s cultural heart.
AMANJIWO
Named ‘Peaceful Soul’ for the serenity of its setting in Central Java’s heartland, Amanjiwo overlooks the Unesco World Heritage Site of Borobudur, the largest temple complex in the world. The opportunity to experience this spiritual setting in its purest form awaits, with the resort offering privileged access.
Perfectly placed for exploring the region’s historic and natural attractions, or for simply relaxing in blissful surroundings, Amanjiwo cascades from a lofty rotunda down the hillside to a magnificent pool, effortlessly balancing cultural discovery with peace and restoration.
AMAN VILLAS AT NUSA DUA
On Bali’s southernmost peninsula, famed for its golden beaches, ocean-side temples and frangipani-scented hillsides, Aman Villas at Nusa Dua rest poolside in lush tropical gardens. The perfect starting point for a journey through Indonesia, each is an Eden-like retreat serviced by two butlers and a private chef, providing easy access to a private Beach Club and the Bali National Golf Club.
AMAN SUMMER PALACE
Aman Summer Palace lies just steps from the East Gate of its eponymous Unesco World Heritage Site, with a door away from the historic garden estate. A peaceful retreat arranged around tranquil courtyards, the resort’s elegant rooms and suites are housed in gracious pavilions – those that accommodated guests of the Empress Dowager Cixi over 100 years ago.
AMANYANGYUN
The culmination of an ambitious feat of architectural and ecological conservation, Amanyangyun is a peaceful sanctuary on the outskirts of Shanghai. Within a rescued forest of camphor trees beside a tranquil lake, Antique Ming and Qing villas are complemented by contemporary suites, fine-dining restaurants and a comprehensive Aman Spa.
AMANFAYUN
Hidden away in a picturesque valley, Amanfayun is surrounded by tea fields, natural woodland and a pilgrimage circuit of seven ancient Buddhist temples. Just six kilometres from tranquil West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage Site, Amanfayun is a place apart where stone pathways lead to shaded courtyards and 46 peaceful abodes, some over a century old.
AMANDAYAN
Set atop Lion Hill above the winding lanes and canals of Lijiang’s Unesco-protected Old Town, Amandayan is a serene retreat from which to explore Yunnan’s natural and cultural heritage. Claiming panoramic views, the resort and its tranquil spa are housed in elegant wooden dwellings inspired by Nakhi architecture, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ever-present on the horizon.
ABOUT AMAN:
Aman has enjoyed an organic evolution for over three decades to become one of the world’s most intuitive and pioneering resort, hotel, residence and lifestyle brands. Aman's journey has been inspired by a singular and original intent: To provide a level of service and experience that is peerless in every way.
Aman currently embraces 35 hotels, resorts and residence developments in 20 countries, 15 of which are located close to or within Unesco-protected sites. True to the brand’s pioneering spirit, a further ten projects have been announced to date as part of a robust future pipeline.
Time with Aman is akin to being welcomed into a gracious private home where only a few guests are received. Aman properties are created holistically and evolve organically, the architecture always true to each destination. Discreet sanctuaries and spaces are sensitive and authentic to geography, design and cultural heritage - every Aman experience gently unfolds with simplicity and elegance providing an immediate sense of belonging.
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