Anji Homestay Staycation|Meet the Cedar Trees in the Mountains
by MarkusHolm
Oct 22, 2025
Who says you need to travel far to find solitude? Anji Xiaohangkeng Viewing Platform is my secret healing paradise💚 Just a 2.5-hour drive from Hangzhou, this hidden utopia even has sweet, fresh air~
🏞️ Travel Guide:
1️⃣ Xiaohangkeng Viewing Platform (Must-visit!)
Tucked at the end of a winding mountain road, it's like a real-life Windows desktop! 360° unobstructed views of bamboo forests and rolling hills, with stunning sunrise sea of clouds and sunset glow🌄 The wooden boardwalk is perfect for photos—light-colored dresses recommended for better shots~
2️⃣ Chenluo Mountain Hiking Trail (Hidden Gem)
A 15-minute drive from the viewing platform, this wild hiking route features pristine bamboo forests and crystal-clear streams. Wear anti-slip shoes! The ancient tea tree grove halfway up the mountain offers amazing photo ops, and you might even meet tea-picking grannies who'll teach you about tea leaves🌱
🚗 Transportation Tips:
▫️ 2.5-hour drive from Hangzhou (navigate to "Xiaohangkeng Viewing Platform")
▫️ Mountain roads require experienced drivers
▫️ Free parking at viewing platform but limited spaces
🍃 Travel Advice:
- Best times: 6-8am for sea of clouds/4-6pm for golden hour photos
- Essentials: Mosquito repellent! Sunscreen! Folding stool (no seating at platform)
- Hidden activity: Picnic on the platform with a camping mat (remember to take trash with you)
🍜 Nearby Eats:
▫️ "Bamboo Forest Farmhouse" at mountain base—must-try braised pork with dried bamboo shoots
▫️ On return trip, stop at Anji County's "Old Li's Restaurant" for their signature boat-head fish
Highly recommend staying overnight! We stayed at "Cloud Homestay" near the platform—waking up to birdsong was magical~ The owner says autumn is even more beautiful here, when the mountains look like spilled paint palettes🎨
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