Anji is beautiful, but I won't go there again.
🌿The wind in April is wrapped in the gentleness of the mountains and fields. It is the perfect time to go to Anji, the "Little Forest in Northern Zhejiang"! Here you can find the healing greenery of bamboo mountains, homestays that embody the romance of the mountains, and delicious farm food that will make your eyes drop... Take this comprehensive 3-day, 2-night guide to unlock the limited-edition beauty of Anji in spring✨!
📍 Location: Anji is located in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta. It is known as the "urban back garden". It takes only 1 hour to drive from Hangzhou, and about 3 hours to drive from Shanghai and Nanjing🚗.
🚗 Transportation Guide:
🚄 High-speed rail: Go to Huzhou Station/Anji Station first (more convenient after the opening of Hangzhou-Anji High-speed Railway), then take a taxi or bus to the scenic spot after exiting the station
🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Anji", the highway is in good condition, the scenery along the way is picturesque, suitable for walking and playing
🚌 Passenger transport: Hangzhou East Station, Shanghai South Station, etc. have direct buses to Anji, which is suitable for those without a car
📅 Itinerary planning:
Day 1: Breathe in the natural forest🌳
🌞Morning: Arrive in Anji and head straight to China's Great Bamboo Sea🎋 (the filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!), stroll along the bamboo forest path, feel the shock of the "Ten Thousand Acres of Bamboo Sea", and climb to the top of the bamboo building to overlook the green ocean
🍱At noon: Have dinner at a farmhouse near the bamboo sea. Must order bamboo forest chicken🐔 + braised pork with dried bamboo shoots, so delicious!
🌆Afternoon: Go to Zhongnan Grassland, watch cute pets interact🐒, experience the rainbow slide🌈, and watch the beautiful sunset in the scenic area in the evening
🏨At night: Stay at the Yunshang Grassland Squirrel Tribe Hotel, a must-see for families with children! The mountain view can be seen through the window, and there are themed rooms full of childlike fun
Day 2: Cloud-top excitement and Jiangnan poetry🏞️
🌅In the morning: Go to the Yunshang Grassland Scenic Area and take the cable car straight to the top of the 1,168-meter cliff! Check in for exciting projects such as the cliff swing and sky stairs🪂, and those who are afraid of heights can also play the glass plank road and the sea of clouds pier
🍜Noon: Try Anji’s special wild vegetable wontons and bamboo rice at the food street in the scenic area
🌇Afternoon: Go to Yu Village to experience the birthplace of "Green water and green mountains are gold and silver mountains", ride the greenway, visit the cultural hall, and spend the evening in a daze in the cafe by the stream.
🏡At night: Stay at Xiaoyin Half Day Village, where there are many literary homestays, and fall asleep to the sound of insects at night🌙
Day 3: Fairy Tale Paradise and Authentic Flavors🧚
🌞Morning: If you bring your kids, you must go to Hello Kitty Park to fill your girlish hearts! 🎢Play amusement facilities, watch theme performances, and take photos with Hello Kitty
🍚Noon: Return to Anji County, check in at Lao Li's local restaurant, eat Anji three-fresh soup and stone pot tofu, 50 yuan per person to eat until full
🌆Afternoon: Before leaving, visit the Zhejiang North Shopping Plaza and buy Anji white tea, dried bamboo shoots and other souvenirs to end the perfect journey~
🏡 Accommodation tips:
✅High-end resorts: Alila Anji (cliff swimming pool + bamboo forest SPA, the same as celebrities!), Banyan Tree Anji (with lake views, full of holiday feeling)
✅Cost-effective choice: Anji Jane Eyre B&B (warm and friendly, suitable for students), Anji Zhuyinju B&B (surrounded by bamboo forests, quiet and comfortable)
🍜 Food recommendations:
🍲 Anji local dishes: bamboo forest chicken, pickled pork with preserved vegetables, stream fish, wild sesame leaf tofu
🥤 Special drinks: freshly brewed Anji white tea, bamboo tube milk tea
🍰 Snacks: dried plum cakes, black rice, rice cakes
✨ Must-do experiences in Anji:
1️⃣ Take a deep breath in the bamboo sea in the morning and feel the "lung cleansing" journey🌿
2️⃣ Watch the stars at Yunshang Grassland at night, full of romance🌌
3️⃣ Experience tea picking and tea making by yourself, and take away the fragrance of spring tea🍵
Keep this guide and take advantage of the beautiful spring weather in April to go on a healing trip to Anji! 🚀 If you have any other needs, please let me know~