Anji | Shan'an Shenxi × Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics! Private Hot Spring Bamboo Sea Room

📍 Shan'an Shenxi
📍 SHANAN SHENXI ANJI
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Hidden on a hillside amidst the bamboo sea of northern Zhejiang, Shan'an Shenxi sits at an altitude of 500 meters, commanding a panoramic view of lush mountains. Open the window to see waves of bamboo, listen to the murmuring streams, and gaze upon the swirling clouds below, as if stepping into the mystical martial arts world of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." A 280-meter walk leads to the Shenxi Big Stone Wave, and a 5-minute drive takes you to the Northern Zhejiang Grand Canyon, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Three rammed-earth-colored buildings, "Xu," "Yi," and "Chi," stand scattered across the hillside. Using wood and stone, they outline the beauty of Eastern wabi-sabi aesthetics. Light and shadow interplay in the corridors, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the bamboo sea and cloud sea into dynamic paintings, and even the stone walls beside the bathtubs retain their original texture, telling the story of the "rebirth of an old house." Designer Zhu Xiaochen once said, "This is not architecture, but an emotional extension of nature."
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▪️ Rooms
17 rooms face the bamboo sea, ensuring complete privacy. "Xu": a 180㎡ duplex private hot spring suite with two bedrooms, featuring a U-shaped courtyard pool embraced by bamboo groves, perfect for families or close friends. "Yi": a private hot spring courtyard suite with a separate entrance and courtyard, offering 90-110㎡ of space with an independent tea area for quiet contemplation. "Chi": a 70㎡ mountain view suite, and 45㎡ king/twin rooms, where floor-to-ceiling windows invite natural light in. Quality details: Acqua di Parma toiletries, Dyson hair dryers, capsule coffee machines, direct drinking water systems, and even bath salts with rose and bamboo scents, offering the utmost care.
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▪️ Dining
Main Restaurant "Ye Yi": With more than ten renowned Cantonese chefs at the helm, the Shenxi mandarin fish soup is refreshingly sweet, and the black truffle crispy bamboo chicken is tender and flavorful. Enjoy a Michelin-level experience for just RMB 200-300 per person. Immerse yourself in the ambiance: Cantonese morning tea accompanied by bamboo shadows, tiramisu with coffee in the afternoon, and a glass of red wine at dusk, offering a double treat for the palate and the soul.
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▪️ Experiences
Relaxation doesn't equal boredom; unlock the full potential of mountain living! Natural healing: hike through the bamboo sea to pick spring tea, fish by the stream, enjoy a bonfire movie under the stars, or take a dip in the pool for a luxurious "private" experience. Cultural crafts: learn to make Anji white tea with the housekeeper, knead Qingtuan (green rice balls), and create bamboo leaf prints, taking home unique memories of the mountains. Private romance: couples can book a candlelit dinner in the bamboo forest, families can choose a parent-child farming experience, and solo travelers can find solace in the tea room, burning incense and copying scriptures, engaging in self-reflection.

Post by DOMINIC FOWLER | Apr 17, 2025