Autumn draws near, bringing with it a new season, festive moments and cherished traditions. Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion, and also an opportunity to pause, reflect, and treasure moments spent with loved ones. Aman’s three serene retreats in China — Amandayan in Lijiang, Amangfu in Hangzhou and Amanyangyun in Shanghai — each present a curated selection of seasonal experiences. Guests are invited to slow down, delve into the destinations, and savour the delights of autumn together.

The Mid-Autumn Festival will arrive from 25 to 27 September 2026, when families and friends gather beneath the bright moon in time-honoured tradition. Aman China presents an evocative festive programme featuring refined dining, local craftsmanship and immersive experiences, inviting guests to reconnect with nature amid memorable celebrations.

Nestled within the ancient town of Lijiang, Amandayan presents Mid-Autumn experiences centred on seasonal festive rituals. Begin the day with morning tai chi, savour handcrafted mooncakes in the afternoon, and join a festive feast after dusk. Gather around the bonfire and dance gently beneath the stars.

As autumn sets in, the woodlands surrounding the resort slowly shift in hue, marking prime mushroom-foraging season. Guests may embark on a fungi-hunting expedition deep into the mountains of Wenhai or the pine forests of Qihe. Following summer rains, rare mushrooms emerge quietly beneath damp pine needles, waiting to be discovered. Afterwards, guests can share a wild mushroom hotpot lunch with a local Naxi family, or savour the flavours of the season beneath a canopy at the forest’s edge.

Nestled near West Lake in Hangzhou, Amangfu welcomes the autumn festivities in serene Zen spirit. Quiet tea terraces stretch alongside winding bamboo groves. Guests may wander along ancient pilgrimage paths to visit nearby temples and Feilai Peak of Lingyin, or immerse themselves in traditional culture at Fayu House, the resort’s cultural centre.

Until 16 October, the time-honoured timber halls of Fayu House will host A Gathering of Feathers: An Exhibition of Lu Shang’s Hundred Cranes Album. This evocative show explores the diverse expressions of Oriental aesthetics through contemporary works by artist Lu Shang.

Amanyangyun, set amid lush woodlands on the outskirts of Shanghai, centres its autumn offerings on rejuvenation and shared moments. The limited-time Afternoon Tea Amidst Nature invites guests to savour refined savoury and sweet treats in an elegant outdoor setting. Enjoy a peaceful autumn afternoon under dappled tree light, accompanied by birdsong from the forest.

The “Serene Family Retreat” offers another way to savour autumn together. Over a two-night stay, guests can enjoy a rich array of experiences including cycling, tea tasting, wellness sessions and bespoke activities for children, creating unhurried moments of connection for all ages. Guests booking a three-night stay may also venture beyond the resort to explore ancient water towns in the countryside around Shanghai.

Beyond festive gatherings, Amanyangyun also offers the Radiant Oxygen Wellness Rejuvenation experience. During a two or three-night stay, guests can indulge in modern wellness technologies including a mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber, infrared spa light capsule and dual-frequency red light therapy device, embarking on a restorative journey to revitalise body, mind and spirit as the seasons shift.

Upon departure, guests may take home an elegant keepsake of Mid-Autumn charm. Amanyangyun’s 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake gift box draws inspiration from five-petal crabapple blooms and the luminous full moon, artfully crafted from natural birch wood. Holding five classic flavours, it carries enduring wishes of reunion and the "Five Blessings" for Mid-Autumn. Whether cherished as a memento of an autumn escape or gifted to family and friends, it is a thoughtful token of gratitude.