ALILA WUZHEN
While Alila finally made its debut in Kuala Lumpur last year, it is the brand’s third property in China that really caught our eye in 2018. Located an hour from Hangzhou and 11â„2 hours from Shanghai, Alila Wuzhen is five minutes away from the famous 01 1,300-year-old Wuzhen Water Town in eastern China. Famous for its canals, the town has been dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’, and Alila’s new property, which opened in November, takes inspiration from Wuzhen’s maze of quiet canals and ancient alleyways.
A modern interpretation of the water town’s design lineage, Alila Wuzhen boasts 125 generously appointed suites, villas and pool villas – all wrapped around private courtyards and intertwining waterways within a tranquil setting. Serenity reigns in these private quarters, which are designed to ensuring every modern comfort for its residents. The main public spaces, meanwhile, are gathered around a central water courtyard, with water features dissecting indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the resort.
Rejuvenation can be found at Spa Alila, while four distinct F&B outlets offer the promise of culinary pleasure whatever your palate might desire. Take time out, too, to explore curated Alila Experiences that unveil the best of Wuzhen, be it a visit to the town’s famed wine distillery, a ride down the canals, or discovering the colour and bustle of its water market.
