Beijing | The Pinnacle of Luxury – Aman at Summer Palace

| The Pinnacle of Luxury – Aman at Summer Palace. Push open the gate directly connected to the Summer Palace, and before your eyes lies the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake—staying at Aman at Summer Palace in Beijing, you'll discover you've become a "private guest" of this imperial garden. This hidden retreat was meticulously restored from Empress Dowager Cixi's former private garden.

🛏️ Stay: Imperial Views in Palace-Level Courtyards
The moment you step into the courtyard, the grandeur of the space overwhelms you. Ancient trees tower skyward, exuding a tranquil fragrance, creating the illusion of a miniature palace. We stayed in the Golden Jade Suite, the same room type featured in Gao Yuanyuan's editorial shoot. Beneath the soaring ceilings, the space feels vast and open. Push open the wooden windows, and the lush greenery of the courtyard unfolds before you.

💆🏻‍♀️ Spa: A Healing Sanctuary Hidden Underground
When the afternoon heat sets in, follow the corridor with its murmuring water features to where skilled therapists apply precise, soothing pressure to acupoints along your neck and shoulders. This underground oasis of wellness blends modern techniques with ancient Eastern wisdom.

🍃 Exclusive Access: Hotel Guests Can Unlock the Summer Palace via a Private Path
At dawn, our butler led us through the hotel's exclusive palace gate. The morning mist still clung to Kunming Lake as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge reflected the first light. Strolling along the water's edge, we felt like privileged guests with sole access to the imperial gardens.

Aman Tips:
• 🚪 Complimentary exclusive access to the Summer Palace for guests
• 📽️ Ultra-comfortable private cinema (advance booking required)
• 🌿 Recommended: 90-minute signature spa treatment with seasonal hot stone therapy

No need to chase after famous landmarks—within Aman at Summer Palace's imperial courtyards, I've touched the warm pulse of history. The carved beams and painted rafters echo with centuries of footsteps, while the private palace gate opens not just a secret path to the imperial gardens, but a privileged dialogue across time and space.

Post by emily RRRR | Jul 25, 2025