Famous boutique resort chain Amanresorts has opened its first resort in China, The Aman at Summer Palace, located near the east gate of the Summer Palace in Beijing.

Once a retreat for the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) emperors and their entourages, The Aman at Summer Palace offers a glimpse of imperial life of China. The resort provides 51 guest rooms and suites in traditional Chinese courtyards as well as a selection of dining options of both Chinese and Western cuisine.

The Aman at Summer Palace is the Amanresorts's 19th property and the first one in a city. Founded in 1988 with a vision of a collection of intimate retreats in beautiful surroundings, Amanresorts have opened in such places as Phuket in Thailand, Siem Reap in Cambodia, and Bora Bora in French Polynesia.

(China Daily October 16, 2008)