Copying homework for a 3-day parent-child trip to Anji, please copy this guide
Pick a shady spot, embrace a breeze.
Wander through the mountain streams, fall in love with the rivers.
Again and again, it's summer vacation,
For playing in the water and escaping the heat around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai,
I would choose Anji.
Here’s a three-day, two-night Anji guide for you!
Departing from Suzhou 🚗 Self-driving duration: 2h30min
3 days and 2 nights easy parent-child travel route
Day1⃣: Suzhou ➡ Yucun ➡ Lakeside under the Clouds ➡ Cloud Valley Homestay
Day2⃣: Hidden Dragon Hundred Waterfalls ➡ Jiangnan Tianchi ➡ Changgu Cave ➡ Erji Rusu Homestay
Day3⃣: Stream Tracing and Rafting ➡ Xiaohangkeng ➡ Suzhou
⭐ Recommended Attractions
✔ Yucun: Yucun is the birthplace of the concept "Green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as gold and silver mountains." Enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by nature's greenery with lush bamboo forests, green trees in the mountains, and lotus flowers in the ponds.
✔ Lakeside under the Clouds: The "Little Western Sichuan" of Zhejiang, with large floor-to-ceiling windows in the café serving as natural frames, capturing the beautiful scenery of mountains and lakes effortlessly.
✔ Hidden Dragon Hundred Waterfalls: The largest waterfall group in Zhejiang, featuring the three-tiered "Long Dragon Flying Waterfall" with a drop of over 60 meters, the rainbow-straddling "Rainbow Dragon Waterfall Gate," and the lifelike "Turtle Listening to the Waterfall"—truly a scene at every step.
✔ Jiangnan Tianchi: Drive up to the Tianchi scenic area via a winding mountain road that stretches for 18 kilometers, known for its beautiful mountain scenery and dangerous curves, dubbed China's "Akina Mountain." At the top is the Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station, the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world.
✔ Changgu Cave: Historically a crucial trade route in Jiangnan and a strategic military point connecting the East and West Tianmu Mountains. Changgu Cave boasts dense forests and charming waterfalls, especially spectacular after rain.
✔ Stream Tracing and Rafting: The homestay is near several rafting spots like Zhebei Grand Canyon Rafting, Tianmu Mountain Rafting, and Longwang Mountain Rafting, as well as numerous streams for water play.
✔ Xiaohangkeng: The "Little Xinjiang" of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, with green hills, free-flying birds, blue lakes, and scattered cattle and sheep, almost making you think you've arrived in Xinjiang!
⭐ Accommodation Recommendations
▶ Cloud Valley Homestay: Nestled in the valley at the border of Anji Tianhuangping and Hangzhou Lin'an, drive up the winding mountain road from the foot of Tianhuangping Daxi Mountain, and after 52 bends, you'll reach the Cloud Valley Homestay at an altitude of 800 meters. The rooms feature large floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a panoramic view of the mountains, making it a perfect retreat for escaping the summer heat.
▶ Erji Rusu Homestay: Hidden in Shenxi Village, Baofu Town, near unique geological and natural landscapes such as Zhebei Grand Canyon, Shenxi Grand Canyon, Stone Wave Group, and ancient earthquake relics. Each room faces the mountains and bamboo forests. This time, we stayed in a starry bamboo view room, where the design cleverly integrates the architecture with the natural scenery through large windows, bringing the beautiful landscape indoors. On clear nights, you can even stargaze. The homestay is also close to streams for water play and canyon rafting.
Other Notes: The weather in Anji can be quite variable, so remember to bring an umbrella 🌂 when you go out.