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.
Enter the centuries-old world of Chinese incense culture through this multisensory experience that blends heritage with mindfulness. Begin with a talk on incense’s role in traditional Chinese wellness and spirituality before touring a museum of rare tools and artifacts. Under the guidance of a master, you’ll create your own incense blend using time-honored ingredients, then examine delicate incense implements that reflect dynastic craftsmanship. The session closes with quiet reflection and your handmade incense packed for travel—a fragrant reminder of your moment of calm within the rhythm of the city.
A History of Scent
Begin with an introduction to the significance of incense in Chinese medicine, art and spiritual practice.
Walk the Fragrant Past
Explore the Incense Museum and view centuries-old tools, recipes and written records.
Craft Your Own Blend
Mix traditional herbs, woods and resins under the guidance of an incense master.
Tools of the Trade
Examine intricate incense tools and learn how they embody balance, intention and artistry.
A Quiet Departure
Close the session with reflection and pack your handmade incense to bring a piece of presence home.
Duration: 90 minutes
Recommended Dress: Casual Attire
Additional Details: For booking and more information, please contact the hotel Guest Service Center 48 hours in advance.
Price: CNY468/Per Person
Escape the noise of modern life and slip into sonic stillness during this complimentary gong sound bath. The session begins with light stretching and breath-led meditation before you're guided into deep stillness through resonant vibrations of a energy gong. These sounds ripple through the body, helping to release tension and harmonize the nervous system. As the echoes fade, you'll rise with a quieter mind and refreshed energy. It’s not just rest—it’s recalibration, guided by an ancient instrument and timeless intention.
Settle & Soften
Begin with gentle body stretching and calming breathwork to quiet the mind.
Enter the Resonance
Relax into the gong bath and allow layered sound vibrations to guide you into deep rest.
Energy in Dialogue
Close with a brief Q&A with the gong master. Depart grounded, rebalanced and reawakened.
Duration: 40 minutes
Recommended Dress: Comfortable Attire
Additional Details: For booking and more information, please contact the hotel Guest Service Center 24 hours in advance.
Price: Complimentary for in-house guests
Step into the quiet legacy of Lei Yun Shang, one of Shanghai’s oldest and most respected Chinese medicine clinics. Your visit begins with a personal health consultation by a senior TCM practitioner who will assess your condition using pulse diagnosis and holistic principles. Then, explore the herb hall, where dried roots, barks and minerals line the shelves. Learn to identify and weigh healing ingredients, gaining insight into ancient philosophies that still shape modern wellness. Whether new to TCM or reconnecting with ancestral wisdom, this experience will open new doors to living in balance.
Historic Arrival
Enter Lei Yun Shang, a renowned TCM clinic founded in 1734, and explore its storied role in healing.
Personal Consultation
Meet one-on-one with a senior practitioner for a holistic health evaluation and discussion.
The Hall of Herbs
Explore the apothecary-style herb hall and learn to identify raw ingredients and their functions.
Wisdom to Take Forward
Leave with new wellness insights and a deeper appreciation of Chinese medicine’s enduring relevance.
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended Dress: Casual Attire
Additional Details: For booking and more information, please contact the hotel Guest Service Center 24 hours in advance.
Price: CNY288/Per Person
Unravel the threads of Chinese craftsmanship in this hands-on experience inside a traditional cheongsam tailoring house. Begin with a tour of the LongFeng studio, where custom dresses are still made using techniques passed down through generations. Learn the cultural history and symbolism of the iconic pankou (knot button), a small but meaningful detail that fastens more than fabric—it binds memory, heritage and art. Guided by a master tailor, you’ll make your own knot button, then try on a custom-fit garment. Leave with your creation and a deeper respect for the elegance of timeless design.
Welcome to the Atelier
Begin at LongFeng Cheongsam Studio and explore its living history of Shanghai fashion and craftsmanship.
Heritage Revealed
Dive into the story of the cheongsam and the cultural meaning embedded in each stitch and curve.
The Knot’s Secret
Learn to make a pankou knot button with an expert tailor—understanding its structure, meaning and legacy.
Dressed in Story
Try on a traditional cheongsam and reflect on the legacy of style and symbolism you’ve just touched.
Duration: 90 minutes
Recommended Dress: Casual Attire
Additional Details: For booking and more information, please contact the hotel Guest Service Center 24 hours in advance.
Price: CNY688/ Per Person