In Anji, Stay in the Galaxy and Dream of the Stars

🚠 Arrival in the Clouds: A Ritualistic "Interstellar Journey"
You must take the cable car up the mountain before 17:00! As the cable car slowly ascends, the bamboo sea below surges, and the clouds seem within reach, as if heading toward a castle in the sky. Arriving at the hotel lobby at an altitude of 1,168 meters, you’re instantly enveloped by the streamlined dome and intelligent starry lights, with ethereal cosmic soundscapes in your ears—it feels like stepping into an alien world.

🌌 The Room as a Universe: A Fantastical Symphony of Caves and Planets
The first planet-themed hotel in China, with 113 rooms bringing the romance of the eight planets to life. My bestie and I stayed in the "Starry Sky Room," where pale blue textures and powdery light intertwined, as if diving into a deep-sea wonderland. The split-level layout, starry ceiling, and hidden observation windows made every corner a photo hotspot! At night, lying in bed, the dynamic starry ceiling slowly rotates, making the cosmos feel within reach.

🤳 Photography Tips
Use a wide-angle lens to shoot the dome from below, paired with low-color-temperature lighting for a mysterious vibe.
Perks for detail lovers: Dyson hairdryer, Hermès amenities, and the silhouette of morning light on the balcony—close-ups add texture.

🍽 A Galactic Culinary Journey: A Feast from Rainforest to Clouds
✔️ Breakfast: In the tropical rainforest restaurant, sunlight filters through the glass ceiling. Pair freshly ground coffee with Anji’s famous soup dumplings, capturing the healing blend of morning light and steam.
✔️ Lunch: Traditional Anji dishes, generous portions and delicious 😋 with mountain views and fairytale cottages outside the window.

24-Hour Light and Shadow Script: Sunrise, Sea of Clouds & Starry Sky Club
05:00: Wrap yourself in a blanket and rush to the viewing platform to watch the sea of clouds turn the color of orange soda, capturing the gradient sky with time-lapse photography.
15:00: Aerial shots of the resort below, with geometric buildings nestled in the bamboo sea like a dreamy wonderland.
20:00: At the Starry Sky Club, hold a signature cocktail, travel through the stars with VR, and capture the laughter of board games alongside the Milky Way outside—long exposures create trails of light.

▪️ Welcome Amenities: Fresh fruits and dried fruit baskets in a bamboo basket, paired with a vintage tablecloth for a forest-themed photoshoot.
▪️ Morning Run Secret Spot: The trail behind the hotel, where you might encounter frost-covered fir trees in the mist—shoot your running silhouette against the backlight.

⚠️ 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬
- Last cable car at 17:00! Head up before noon for ample photo time.
- It’s colder up the mountain—bring a light jacket 🧥 and don’t forget sunscreen!

"Stay in the galaxy and dream of the stars." This was probably my most unforgettable 48 hours of 2025.

📍 Anji Yunshang Grassland 1168 Starry Sky Astronomical Hotel
📸 Gear: Canon R62 + DJI Mavic 4