Why go to Bali when you can get more bang for your buck at Lao Zhuang in Anji!

I first heard about the Grand New Century Anji Lao Zhuang Resort from social media, and I was immediately drawn to its outdoor infinity hot spring.
The hotel is in a somewhat remote location, so it's best to drive there.
The environment is great, with standard suites and detached thatched cottages. We chose a detached thatched cottage, and the hotel offered several free activities, including a Hanfu experience and a Wupeng boat ride. There's also a free shuttle service, and meals can be delivered to your room. Although it's a bit far from everything, it's generally quite convenient.
The infinity pool is closed in cold weather, but it would be beautiful in the summer.
We didn't check in until evening, so the hot spring wasn't as photogenic as it would have been during the day, and we couldn't see anything at night. The hot spring opens at 12pm during the day, and not all five of the pools are open.
Before going, I saw a post from two years ago saying that the hotel was still under construction and quite noisy. When I went out for a walk the next morning, I did see that there were still new projects being built, but it didn't affect our rest.
You need to row the Wupeng boat yourself. We weren't interested in the Hanfu experience, so we didn't do it. Neither activity requires a reservation, you can just go.

Post by V3l0c1fy_Thund3rst0rm | Apr 8, 2025