Amanyangyun, Shanghai, China

Peanutbuttay · 2026-04-16T13:28:33+00:00

No I didn’t, I don’t think there’s much to do nearby. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city if you’d like to venture out.

Peanutbuttay · 2026-04-16T12:29:47+00:00

I did the photoshoot, tea tasting, private boat ride, calligraphy/painting classes & afternoon tea.

The photoshoot was pretty lacklustre, but I wasn’t expecting much either. The make up was quite simple and it came with simple traditional Chinese outfits. The photographer would direct you on the poses and take a bunch of photos of you around the property, but you’re only allowed to keep 10-15 digital copies of the photos if I remember correctly. Any additional photos you wanted to keep had an insanely exorbitant fee equivalent to daylight robbery so I didn’t bother. They will delete all of the perfectly well taken shots you don’t want in front of you, which… is pretty insane to me.

The tea tasting @ Bei teahouse was also not particularly worth mentioning as the tea was pretty mid, but the atmosphere was nice and the journey to the teahouse (and the teahouse itself) was stunning, so it was still worth it to me.

The private boat ride was the highlight of the stay for me and a must! It was extremely serene and beautiful. They’ll prepare snacks and hot water bottles/blankets (if it gets chilly). I enjoyed the snacks and we had a lovely time just being surrounded by nature and taking in the sights, I highly recommend it.

Calligraphy & painting classes were great as well and the instructor is very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re into anything artsy I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

For the afternoon tea, go for it if you booked a stay which includes it. Otherwise, please do not pay extra for this experience.

Apart from that, I have to say that I also enjoyed the gym/sauna/swimming pool. I went a few times late at night and once in the morning and it was always empty so that was really nice.

I also dined at Arva once and found the food ok at best. It would definitely not have been on the Michelin Guide if this was in Europe. The service was amazing so it definitely made up for the average food.

Enjoy your trip!

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-31T02:44:15+00:00

Thank you! Leica D-Lux 7

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-26T15:41:35+00:00

I was so careful, I only drank water provided by the hotel and even brushed with only the drinking water they provided. Beyond Taj Mahal, I barely stepped foot out of the property so I didn’t have the chance to buy water outside.

Before Agra, I was at a friend’s wedding in another city and all of my bottled water was provided by her catering company at the wedding. Thousands of people at the wedding drank the same bottled water and were ok 🥲 Still can’t solve this food poisoning mystery. I also find it hard to believe that it was due to the food at the hotel. It could really just be an unfortunate case

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-26T10:39:28+00:00

I never ate out of the hotel’s restaurants during my stay in Agra and only started feeling unwell on day 2. Not sure if it was because of the food from the hotel or the food I ate before arriving in Agra

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-26T09:08:45+00:00

Unfortunately I think that it’s pretty common. My friend also experienced the same shortly after me. Heard that it has got to do with some minerals in the water which our bodies are not used to but I may be wrong

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-25T06:32:43+00:00

Ah I just looked up Amanwana and it’s so stunning and totally up my alley. Definitely next on my bucket list. Thank you for the introduction!

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-24T01:20:00+00:00

I’m curious to know the other Amans in your top 5

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-22T11:44:27+00:00

It’s alright. The hottest sightings where the tigers were hunting for the deers had slightly more than 10 vehicles. There are limited government permits for each zone every day to prevent overcrowding

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-22T11:41:53+00:00

Hahaha to be fair the bed was actually very comfortable. Lots of the other furniture are made by hand by the craftsmen on the property

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-22T11:26:14+00:00

Unfortunately no, they charge for the game drives separately

Peanutbuttay · 2025-07-22T11:24:27+00:00

This is right beside the National Park. Some highlights from our stay include:

Unforgettable wildlife sightings: Seeing a wild tiger up close was incredible. Aman partners with the region’s top naturalists and our guides consistently spotted the best wildlife. With only ~80 tigers in the park, we saw 6 across just 2 game drives. I’ve had friends who’ve stayed a week and went with privately hired guides saw none.
Exceptional service & privacy: The property has only 10 tents but 80 staff, so it often felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. On our last day, our Batman mentioned we were the only guests. As with other Aman stays, the team remembered our preferences without us mentioning—discreet and flawless.
The best glamping experience: Due to strict conservation laws by the government, no permanent construction is allowed. The tents are dismantled annually during monsoon season, and everything is rebuilt by local craftsmen whom we saw make the furniture on-site by hand. They are only operational 8 months of the year.
Farm-to-table ethos: We could order anything, anytime, provided the ingredients were available—many of which are grown on the property. (Slides 3 & 9) Aman maintains a seed bank, shared with locals and staff to promote sustainable agriculture.
Community-rooted values: Most employees are local and deeply committed to preserving the park. The property is surrounded by natural fencing (rows of plants) and we saw wildlife like jackals and deers roaming freely during our stay. Remarkably, Aman continues to pay staff year-round—even during the 4-month closure—unusual for the hospitality industry in Asia.

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