Escape the Heat in a Cool Mountain Town: Anji Summer Retreat Guide!
by Asher234~Brooks
Aug 8, 2025
🌿 [Preparation]
Travelers in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, head straight over! It's 1.5 hrs driving from Hangzhou, 2.5 hrs from Shanghai. After arriving at Anji Station by high-speed train, it is recommended to rent a car. The temperature difference in the mountains is large, so a light jacket + sunscreen is essential, and wear non-slip shoes for hiking. ID card, power bank, and mosquito repellent are the three must-have items!
🏞 [Top 5 Must-See Attractions]
1. Cloud Grassland: The "Little Switzerland" of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! The cliff swing and skywalk are thrilling, and the rainbow slide is suitable for children. Remember to buy a full-day ticket to make the most of your visit until closing time~
2. Xiaohangkeng: No need to go to Xinjiang! The entrance ticket to Camp No. 1 is CNY 30. There are large meadows + lakes. The morning mist looks like you've stepped into an oil painting. Camp No. 2 is available for camping. The starry sky and Milky Way are breathtaking ✨
3. Deep Blue Project: An abandoned mine pit has been transformed into an online-famous cafe! The entrance ticket is CNY 68, including coffee. The blue lake is like an overturned palette. Wear light colors for better photos~
4. Great Bamboo Forest: Filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"! The bamboo forest rustles, and the bamboo viewing building on the top of the mountain offers a super healing view. Don't take the cable car down the mountain. You can pick wild bamboo shoots on the walkway (only for viewing, not for digging!)
5. Jiangnan Tianchi: The winding mountain road is comparable to Mount Akina! The Fujiwara Tofu Shop on the top of the mountain is a tribute to "Initial D". Camp by Tianchi and watch the stars, bringing your own atmospheric filter~
🍵 [Local Secret Food]
✅ Old Woman's Dry Noodles: Alkaline noodles with eel shreds, salty, fresh, and slightly sweet, super appetizing!
✅ A'lujia Wild Vegetable Restaurant: Pepper and salt fried wild fish + iced bayberry wine, the soul combo for supper!
✅ Mao Bamboo Shoots Stewed with Cured Meat: Simmered over firewood for 3 hours, the bamboo shoots absorb the aroma of the meat, making it incredibly delicious!
⚠️ Don't eat bamboo rice in the scenic area. The rice is hard and the price is high. Try the freshly baked white tea cakes instead~
🚗 [3-Day, 2-Night Lazy Itinerary]
D1: Anji Station → Cloud Grassland → Dinner (A'lujia) → Stay in a mountain top B&B
D2: Xiaohangkeng → Deep Blue Project → White Tea Viewing Platform → Stay in a bamboo forest B&B
D3: Great Bamboo Forest → Jiangnan Tianchi → Return trip
💡 [Tips to Avoid Pitfalls]
• Rafting is only open in June. You can play paddle boarding on Yunxia Lake now (CNY 80 per person)
• Don't believe the "CNY 199 Bamboo Sea Day Tour", they are all shopping traps!
• Some mountain roads have no signal, download offline maps in advance
• Don't wear high heels when taking photos in the tea garden, the muddy ground will teach you a lesson!
The beauty of Anji is breathtaking! Driving and listening to music, stopping by the bamboo forest to relax is very healing~ 🌲✨ (Tips: There are many people during the tea picking season in May, it is recommended to travel during off-peak hours!)
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