SHANGHAI SURPRISE
The Chinese concept yang yun translates as “nourishing cloud”, a philosophical appreciation of the natural world and its rhythms. It’s also the inspiration behind the fourth Aman resort in
China, opening later this year. Amanyangyun is a conservation passion project that took a decade to complete, and involved the relocation of a camphor wood forest, as well as Ming and Qing dynasty-era structures, brick by brick, from Jiangxi Province to a suburb of Shanghai. In a garden that now shelters these fragrant venerable trees, 26 reassembled villas and 24 contemporary suites are fitted with fireplaces and inner courtyards. At the central Nan Shufang pavilion, guests can experience a tea ceremony or take calligraphy lessons. aman.com