Another Dimension of Time in ShaxiThis is not an escape from the world, but a sanctuary for awakening the spirit. As moonlight from the ancient stage theater spills over the geometric water courtyard, and the steam from the SPA rises to become the morning mist of Shibao Mountain, you will touch the unfinished epic of the Ancient Tea Horse Road and experience a symbiosis with Aman aesthetics.I. Land of Origins: Echoes of the Tea Horse RoadIn the very fabric of Shaxi Old Town, where the morning mist of the Heihui River gently caresses centuries-old stone steps, this courtyard—handed down through generations of a salt merchant family since the late Qing and early Republican eras—once witnessed the prosperity of the Tea Horse Road. The beams and pillars are engraved with the lingering echoes of caravan bells; the bricks and tiles hold the sedimented epic of frontier trade. We have restored the courtyard with reverence, preserving the weathered texture of the original structures—the swooping eaves, dark tiles, and rammed earth walls are not merely architectural remnants, but the very breath that time has bestowed upon Shaxi.II. Realm of Design: A Symphony of Ancient and Modern· The Eastern Interpretation of Aman Aesthetics The interior spaces inherit the "philosophy of serenity" of Kerry Hill, a designer long associated with Aman. Using a warm wooden palette as the foundation and eschewing ornate carvings, the design reconstructs a modern context for the elegance of the Song and Ming dynasties through fluid curved lines, linen screens, and the art of negative space. The forms of the furniture follow the principles of nature, devoid of sharp edges, featuring only the smooth, lustrous textures of wood that dance with light and shadow, interpreting the highest ideal of "seclusion in nature, luxury in simplicity."· Avant-Garde Forms from Zaha Hadid's Legacy The courtyard is the creation of a designer formerly from Zaha Hadid Architects, engaging the millennium-old courtyard with a deconstructivist approach. The geometric water feature resembles an abstract slice of the Heihui River; layered, staggered concrete curves coexist with ancient native trees, forming a visual poem of "harmony between strength and softness." Light filters through the perforated corridors, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow—like a flowing code of time—upon the rammed earth walls, paying homage to Aman's innovative spirit of "making architecture resonate with the future."III. Thai SPA and Wellness CenterOur SPA offers the ultimate relaxation for body and mind after your travels. Rejuvenate your senses with treatments on aquatic massage beds, and embrace tranquility and ease in our Japanese-style sauna.