[2025 Anji Stay] Travel Guide for TREE&VALLEY (Updated Mar)

Spring in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai always calls for a self-driving trip to the mountains and countryside. This time, the destination is Anji's 'Jiangnan Tianchi'—a high mountain lake surrounded by mountains, offering both the tranquility of Switzerland and the ruggedness of Sichuan-Tibet. This route connects hidden gems like Yinkeng Village, Yucun Village, and Canglong Baipu, with picturesque scenery along the way, making it the ultimate self-driving route in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! - 🚗 Self-Driving Route: Hangzhou → Yinkeng Village → Yucun Village → Canglong Baipu → Jiangnan Tianchi The entire journey takes about 3 hours, and it's recommended to plan for 2 days and 1 night. Starting from Hangzhou, drive along the Hangchang Expressway, with layers of green mountains and rolling bamboo seas along the way. The first stop is Yinkeng Village, known for its ancient ginkgo trees and streams. The century-old ginkgo tree at the village entrance is lush and green in late spring and early summer, and the village with its black-tiled white-walled houses is like a watercolor painting of Jiangnan. - 🌿 Must-Visit Spots Along the Way 1️⃣ Yucun Village: The Origin of the 'Two Mountains Theory' Yucun Village is a representative of beautiful rural Anji, surrounded by mountains on three sides and continuous bamboo seas. The stone monument at the village entrance with the inscription 'Green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver' is a must-photograph spot. The village also has a rural train, an ecological farm, and cafes, making it suitable for family trips or leisurely strolls. 2️⃣ Canglong Baipu: A Hidden Gorge in Northern Zhejiang Hidden in the northern Zhejiang gorge, Canglong Baipu consists of dozens of waterfalls, with the highest drop reaching 60 meters. The hiking trail winds through bamboo forests, offering a refreshing experience with water mist in the air. The glass bridge at the mountain top (the longest single-arm cantilever in Asia) combines thrill and beauty. 3️⃣ The Most Beautiful Road in Anji: Five Consecutive Hairpin Turns The mountain road leading to Jiangnan Tianchi is known as the 'Chinese version of Akina Mountain,' with 18 kilometers of winding roads and thrilling five consecutive hairpin turns. The 'Fujiwara Tofu Shop' along the way is a popular check-in spot, with a Japanese-style atmosphere and sea of clouds at the mountain top. - 🏞️ Jiangnan Tianchi: A Fairyland on the Mountain Top Reaching the nearly thousand-meter-high Tianchi, the view suddenly opens up—a lake surrounded by mountains like a jade. In spring, there are seas of azaleas, and in winter, there are rime and snow scenes. Must-do activities: - Tianhuangping Viewing Platform: Overlooking the panoramic view of Tianchi, the best time for photos is at sunrise and sunset. - High Mountain Hot Springs & Ski Resort: Skiing is available in winter, and the hot spring city in the scenic area is open all year round, offering a unique experience of soaking in hot springs while enjoying the snow scene. - Observatory Stargazing: If there are special celestial events (such as meteor showers), you can book night observation activities in advance. - 🏡 Accommodation Recommendation: Yucun Villa and Valley Homestay Reasons for recommendation: - Excellent location: Located in the core area of Yucun Village, within walking distance to the rural farm and cafes, and only 30 minutes' drive to Tianchi. - Full of design: Starry sky swimming pool, wooden-style rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the bamboo sea, every corner is perfect for photos. - Thoughtful service: The owner is warm and attentive, with barbecue facilities available in the homestay, and the owner provides travel route guides. You can also stargaze at night. - 📌 Practical Tips - Tickets: Jiangnan Tianchi 80 yuan, Canglong Baipu 80 yuan (including the glass bridge), Yucun Village free. - Driving tips: The mountain road is narrow with many turns, recommended for experienced drivers; snow chains are needed in winter. - Outfit suggestions: The temperature difference in spring is large, so bring a windproof jacket; women can choose light-colored dresses, which match well with the bamboo forest and road background. - The beauty of Anji is half in the freedom of the road and half in the awe at the mountain top. This weekend, gather your friends, drive your beloved car, and chase the sea of clouds at Jiangnan Tianchi!✨

🍃 Spring in Anji is like a palette overturned by God! The mountains are vibrant, the streams are melodious. Come and get this '2025 Anji Spring Exclusive Guide' to unlock five stunning flower seas that are perfect for wallpaper-worthy photos! 📸 🌸 Part 1: The 5 Must-Visit Flower Seas in Anji for Your Spring Romance! 1⃣🌼 Yucun Village - Rapeseed Flowers | Enter a Golden Fairy Tale - The rapeseed fields in March are like golden waves, paired with the colorful rice fields' 'Green Water and Blue Mountains' painting, perfect for stunning photos! Don't forget to take atmospheric photos by the 'Two Mountains' stone monument! 📸 - Activities: Cycling through the flower fields, farming experience 2⃣🌸 Cloud Grassland - Alpine Wild Cherry Blossoms | Pink Paradise in the Clouds - At an altitude of 1168 meters, the cherry blossoms dance with the sea of clouds! Take the cable car to overlook the pink valley, then challenge the cliff swing and glass walkway for an adrenaline and heartwarming experience! 🚠 - Tips: Wear light-colored dresses for better photos, and the light is softest at 3 PM! 3⃣🌺 Tianyuan Lujia - Cosmos Secret Garden | Oil Painting-like Flower Fields - The hundred-acre cosmos fields in Lujia Village are like a spilled paint palette, with pink, white, and purple intertwined into a Monet garden! You can set up tents and feed cute pets with your kids, and take dreamy backlit silhouette photos at dusk! 🎨 - Hidden Activity: Wear a floral dress and a straw hat to get the same look as in 'Kikujiro's Summer'! 4⃣🌹 Longwang Mountain - Azalea Valley | Flames on the Cliff - On the cliffs of the highest peak in northern Zhejiang, wild azaleas bloom like fire! After hiking to the top, watch the sea of clouds roll by and encounter frost and ice, as if traversing the Middle-earth of 'The Hobbit'! ⛰ - Gear: Non-slip hiking shoes and a windbreaker, and enjoy bamboo tube rice at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain! 5⃣🌷 Panda Tribe - Tulip Festival | Encounter Romance - Thoughtful Design: Multiple paths are designed between the flower seas, allowing you to walk into the flowers for photos without stepping on them, creating the effect of being surrounded by flowers. - Props: Pink windmills, vintage flower carts, and swing islands are perfect for fairy-tale-like spring photos. 🏡 Part 2: Recommended Fairy-tale Inns in Anji! Stay in a Bamboo Forest Pool Paradise! 🌟 [Villa and Valley] | Lie Down and Watch the Starry Sky, Enjoy a Private Bamboo Forest Pool - Location: Yucun Village, Tianhuangping Town, a 10-minute walk to the rapeseed fields! - Highlights: ✅ 270° Bamboo Forest Panorama Room, wake up to bird songs in the morning~ ✅ KTV, game room, billiards, and pool for fun~ 📌 Part 3: 3-Day Anji Tour Itinerary Day 1: Yucun Rapeseed Fields → Tianyuan Lujia Cosmos → Stay at [Villa and Valley] Day 2: Cloud Grassland Cherry Blossoms + Extreme Activities → Longwang Mountain Azalea Hike Day 3: Panda Tribe Tulip Festival → Eat a bowl of authentic 'Anji Dry Noodles' before heading back! 💡 Travel Tips: - Flower seasons are variable, check the scenic area announcements before traveling~ - Outfit Suggestions: Light colors + straw hat + white sneakers, be the star in the flower sea! - Transportation: High-speed train from Shanghai to Anji in 1 hour, renting a car for more freedom 🚗 🌿 This March, embrace spring fully! Anji's flower seas and inns are waiting for you to unlock 'life photos'! 💐

🚗🚗🚗Travel Route: Day1: People's Square→Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street→The Bund→Sanmalu Restaurant (Hankou Road Branch)→Holiday Inn Express Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone Day2: Shanghai Disney Resort→Mickey's Fairy Tale Express→Zootopia→Illumination Night Show→Holiday Inn Express Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone Day3: Shanghai Disney Resort→Peter Pan's Flight→The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh→Holiday Inn Express Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone Day4: West Lake Scenic Area→Grandma's Home (West Lake Tiandi Yongjin Branch)→Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel Day5: Xixi National Wetland Park→West Lake Boat Tour→Hangzhou Xinqiao Hotel Day6: Yucun→Jiangnan Tianchi→Tree & Valley Starry Sky Swimming Pool Resort Villa (Anji Yucun Liangshan Branch) Day7: Anji White Tea Viewing Platform→Xiaohangkeng→Junlan Anji Laozhuangshan Residence Resort Hotel Day8: Anji Bamboo Expo Garden