China's Top Summer Retreat Towns Revealed
by caletravel
Jul 22, 2025
📍Attraction Address:
Yunshang Grassland Resort, Shanchuan Township, Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province
📅 Itinerary:
Day 1: First Experience of the Cloud Wonderland
• Morning: Drive or take high-speed train to the resort → Check in (Recommended: Starry Sky Room)
• Afternoon: Cliff Swing + Glass Walkway (Adrenaline rush)
• Evening: Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform (Best photo time 17:00-18:30)
• Night: Starry Sky Bar for a drink (with bamboo forest insect chirping BGM)
Day 2: Slow Life in Nature
• Early morning: Bamboo Forest Yoga/Tai Chi (Free hotel trial class)
• Morning: Starry Sky Lawn for kite flying/frisbee
• Afternoon: Non-motorized Grass Skiing Park (A must for families)
• Before departure: Buy Anji white tea souvenirs
🌄 Must-visit Spot 1: Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform
• Sea of clouds appears after rain clears, recommended to wear light-colored long dress
• Photography tip: Use slow shutter to capture flowing clouds (tripod needed)
• Hidden experience: Bring a cup of coffee and wait for sunrise sea of clouds (arrive before 6:30)
🌄 Must-visit Spot 2: Cliff Swing
• Swing at 200 meters high, with 6m/8m/10m options
• Notes: Wear sports shoes, secure phone with anti-drop strap in advance
• Screaming level: ★★★★★ (Not for the faint-hearted)
🌄 Must-visit Spot 3: Starry Sky Lawn
• 100,000㎡ natural oxygen bar, suitable for camping/picnic/kite flying
• Family recommendation: Mini train tour (20 RMB per round)
• Photography tip: Silhouettes are stunning during blue hour at dusk
🚗 Transportation Guide:
• By car:
• From Hangzhou: Hangrui Expressway → S205 (1 hour)
• From Shanghai: Hukun Expressway → Shenjiahu Expressway (1.5 hours)
• By high-speed train:
• Hangzhou East → Anji Station (30 minutes, second class seat 35 RMB)
• Taxi from station to resort (about 40 RMB, 20 minutes)
• Resort transportation:
• Free shuttle bus for hotel guests
• Walking paths include bamboo forest plank road (good for morning exercise)
💗 Other Tips:
1. Accommodation Recommendations:
• Squirrel Tribe Hotel (Treehouse style, best for families)
• Yunshanjing Resort Hotel (Good privacy, includes hot springs)
• Banshan Yin Zhu Hotel (Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, direct sea of clouds view)
2. Food Highlights:
• Must-try trio: ① Bamboo Forest Chicken Pot (stewed with mountain spring water, 128 RMB/serving) ② Anji dried bamboo shoots with pork (seasonal fresh bamboo shoots) ③ Handmade tiramisu at Yunshang Café
• Hidden menu: Wild vegetable dumplings at the hotel Chinese restaurant
3. Seasonal Specials:
• April-May: Alpine rhododendron sea (around Starry Sky Lawn)
• October-November: Red leaf bamboo forest (aerial shots are stunning)
• December-February: Rime ice spectacle (wear anti-slip shoes)
4. Pitfall Avoidance:
• Cliff activities stop at 16:00, go early to play more
• Some trails close on rainy days, check weather in advance
• Drones must be registered at the visitor center
5. Budget Reference:
• Mid-range spending: 800 RMB/person (including accommodation + tickets + meals)
• Money-saving option: Stay at nearby homestays + buy tickets separately (save 30%)
When the dew on bamboo leaves has not yet evaporated, and the sea of clouds surges beneath your feet, this cloud-top resort at 1,168 meters altitude is redefining the concept of a "summer resort paradise" with 20°C summer temperature and 98% forest coverage. Remember to bring a windbreaker; the mountain breeze carries the fresh scent of bamboo leaves sneakily into your collar~
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