Alila Moments | Alila Wuzhen
Alila Moments
Shaped by land and craft, by culture and care, Alila Moments reveal a different way of seeing. These personalized experiences offered at our Alila properties draw you closer to the world around you, and your place within it. These are our Moments, crafted just for you.
Resonance of Stillness – A Singing Bowl Sound Journey
Let the resonant tones of ancient singing bowls guide you into a state of deep calm and clarity. This immersive experience begins with a cultural introduction to the bowls’ history and healing purpose, followed by a guided meditation enhanced by their soothing vibrations, paired with subtle aromatherapy. As the sound bath unfolds all around you, stress melts away, replaced by stillness and balance. Guests also get the chance to play the bowls themselves, allowing a personal connection to this mindful art to take hold. The sound bath offers a moment of peace, self-care and emotional renewal that you can access whenever and wherever you desire.
Ancient Sound, Modern Calm
Begin with a cultural introduction to singing bowls—exploring their origins, traditional uses and healing philosophy.
Aroma Opens the Senses
Essential oils are gently introduced to complement the vibration of the bowls and prepare your body for deep rest.
Immersed in Sound
Lie back as harmonious tones from multiple singing bowls create a full-body sensory experience of calm and release.
Guided into Presence
Follow a meditative practice led by sound therapy experts to deepen your journey inward.
Hands on Harmony
Try the bowls yourself under expert guidance to build a personal connection to the practice and its resonance.
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and casual dress.
Price: CNY 198
Liquid Ritual – Sanbai Cocktails with a Twist
See the spirit of Wuzhen through a contemporary lens in this thirst-quenching cocktail experience. Begin with an introduction to Sanbai liquor, a storied local spirit, and explore its cultural roots and craftsmanship. Tradition meets modern mixology as you enjoy a professionally crafted Sanbai cocktail, served over custom-made ice. Now that you have some liquid courage, step behind the bar to blend your own cocktail under expert guidance of our mixologists. With take-home recipes, you’ll leave not just with a unique flavor memory, but with the skills to recreate Wuzhen-inspired cocktails and enjoy them at home with friends and family.
An Introduction to Sanbai
Watch a short film exploring the roots of Wuzhen’s brewing culture and the role of Sanbai in local life.
The Art of the Pour
See our in-house bartender bring modern flair to traditional spirits using ice tools and elegant barware.
Sip and Savor
Taste a signature Sanbai cocktail with a guided flavor breakdown and a take-home recipe card.
Your Turn Behind the Bar
Create your own cocktail with support from our mixologist—and leave with your personalized recipe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and casual dress.
Price: CNY 98
From Drinking to Painting: A Tea Journey
Reimagine tea not just as something to drink—but as something to create with. Begin with a warm welcome from our Tea Master and a short introduction to the history and meaning of tea in Chinese culture. After tasting several varieties, you’ll learn to grind the leaves into powder and paint on dried tea leaves using your own design. The experience is meditative, expressive and surprising—turning an everyday ritual into a mindful act of self-expression. You’ll leave with your own creation and a deeper appreciation for tea’s place in daily life.
A Warm Welcome
Meet our Tea Master and hear personal reflections on tea as a ritual of connection and presence.
Tasting the Tradition
Sample your choice of green, black, white, yellow or oolong teas, prepared using traditional techniques.
From Leaf to Art
Grind tea leaves into powder, then use them as natural paint to create your own tea-leaf artwork.
Duration: 30 minutes
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and casual dress.
Price: CNY 128
Indigo Impressions—The Dyeing Craft of Jiangnan
Step into a world dyed in blue. This hands-on workshop introduces you to the ancient practice of indigo dyeing, long revered across the Jiangnan region. Begin with a traditional welcome and live demonstration before working side-by-side with master artisans to craft your own dyed creation. Along the way, hear stories that connect dye to culture, nature and identity. This is more than a technique—it’s a timeless way of seeing the world.
Cultural Welcome
Begin with a Jiangnan-style welcome, complete with music and storytelling to set the tone.
Master at Work
Watch a live demonstration by experienced indigo artisans, revealing the skill behind each dyed design.
Hands in the Dye
With one-on-one guidance, create your own indigo-dyed fabric, learning ancient techniques as you go.
Creative Memories
After your session, take your creation home as a beautiful, culture-filled memory of your time in Wuzhen.
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and casual dress.
Price: CNY 288