I didn't go abroad, but I stayed at a life-changing homestay in Anji Bamboo Sea
by LYDIA MOODY
Jan 11, 2025
Weekends are meant for forest oxygen therapy!
⛰️The moment you step in, the Japanese-style courtyard captivates you—cobblestone paths winding through koi ponds, wind chimes tinkling with every breeze. Wake up to rolling bamboo waves at dawn, with mist drifting through the windows, filling each breath with the sweetness of nature.
✨The highlight? A private soaking tub in your room. Scatter fresh osmanthus petals (plucked by the butler) and enjoy a movie projection while bathing, serenaded by the rustling bamboo—nature’s perfect white noise.
🌿Nestled in the wild, yet the hotel’s amenities are top-notch: smart room controls, high-tech toilets, Lefan hair dryers, premium sound systems, projectors, and a complimentary minibar. Even the scented candles feature niche woody fragrances.
🍽️Breakfast offers freshly ground soy milk with handmade rice cakes. For dinner, don’t miss the bamboo chicken stewed with vinegar—infused with mountain pepper, its broth alone pairs perfectly with three bowls of rice. Psst—visit the Coffee Society for bamboo-charcoal lattes and matcha wagashi. The panoramic terrace turns golden-red at sunset, framing the bamboo sea like a scene from a Japanese film.
🌻A surprise in early summer: follow the butler to the mountain trail at dusk and stumble upon fireflies! Their green glow flickers through the bamboo, like holding a handful of stars. Next morning, sip hot lattes in the misty tea room as clouds roll over the peaks—that’s when you truly grasp why "life is worth living."
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