Huzhou's "Little Switzerland" Travel Guide

Here's a detailed guide to Huzhou's "Little Switzerland," combining natural scenery and popular photo spots to help you enjoy your trip: --- ### 📍 **Location** Huzhou's "Little Switzerland" generally refers to **Anji Xiaohangkeng** (near Camp No.1), located in Xiaofeng Town, Anji County, Huzhou City. It has become popular for its emerald meadows, winding streams, and camping culture, earning the nickname "Little Switzerland of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region" from netizens. --- ### 🌟 **Must-Visit Highlights** 1️⃣ **Xiaohangkeng Camp No.1** - Entrance fee: About ¥50/person (including campsite maintenance fee) - Activities: Camping, picnicking, watching sheep and cattle herds, playing in streams. Wear light-colored clothes for photos; Japanese-style photos turn out great. 2️⃣ **Deep Blue Project X Little Iceland** - Entrance fee: ¥68/person (includes one coffee) - Special features: Blue lake converted from an abandoned quarry, looks more "Iceland-like" on cloudy days. The ruined window frames are popular photo spots. 3️⃣ **White Tea Viewing Platform** - Free attraction with rolling tea fields at the mountaintop. A 10-minute walk takes you to the "One Leaf" tea shop with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tea mountains. --- ### 🚗 **Transportation Tips** - **From Guangzhou**: ✈️ Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (about 2 hours), then drive 1.5 hours to Anji; or take a high-speed train to Huzhou Station (about 7 hours), then taxi to Anji (about 1 hour). - **Local transportation**: Attractions are scattered with limited public transport, so self-driving or hiring a car is recommended (contact local drivers in advance, about ¥400/day). --- ### 🏡 **Accommodation Recommendations** - **Xiaohangkeng Campsite**: Bring your own tent or rent one (about ¥400-800/night), perfect for stargazing. - **Anji Yuzizai Guesthouse**: Stylish design with floor-to-ceiling windows and private hot springs, ideal for families/couples, ¥1500+/night. - **Anji Baiyi Lingfeng Hotel**: Good value, close to Lingfeng Temple, ¥600+/night. --- ### 🍽️ **Food Guide** - **Lao Li's Home-style Restaurant**: Popular Anji restaurant; must-try dishes include "boat-head fish" and white tea shrimp. - **Farmer's Grilled Beef**: Charcoal-grilled meat, local yellow beef is tender and juicy. - **Huzhou Special Snacks**: Try Huzhou large wontons, dry-picked noodles, and braised meat with bamboo shoots. --- ### 📌 **Tips** 1️⃣ Best seasons: April-May (greenest meadows) and September-October (beautiful autumn colors); avoid rainy season. 2️⃣ Book camping in advance; bring mosquito repellent in summer and warm clothes in winter. 3️⃣ Visit Deep Blue Project in the morning for fewer people and softer light; Xiaohangkeng has the best lighting between 3-5 PM. 4️⃣ Protect the environment! Don't litter, and don't drive over the meadows. --- If you need more detailed route planning or a budget list, let me know your travel duration and preferences! 🌿📸