I didn't go abroad, but I stayed at a life-changing homestay in Anji Bamboo Sea
by LYDIA MOODY
Jan 11, 2025
OMG! I found a real-life utopia in Anji!! Tucked deep in a sea of bamboo, this homestay offers floor-to-ceiling greenery the moment you open the window, with every breath carrying the fresh scent of bamboo.
🏠 Driving into the mountains and stumbling upon this Japanese-style courtyard was mind-blowing!
The dry landscape gravel path + glass spiral staircase make every photo look like it was taken in Kyoto (but no need to fly abroad!). The rooftop "Hill Coffee Co." is where I could spend all afternoon sipping iced Americano while watching the bamboo forest sway in the wind. At dusk, you might even catch a pink-purple sunset—your phone camera will be working overtime! 📸
The rooms are next-level amazing!
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the bamboo forest like a painting, and the bathtub faces the mountain view. Fill it up, toss in some rose petals, and soak while gazing at the distant mist—it's so beautiful it leaves you speechless 💦. Smart toilet, central AC—no need to mention those—but they even have a big-screen projector! At night, snuggle under the blankets for a movie while listening to the rustling bamboo leaves outside, and you'll sleep like a baby 🐷.
The food is a total win too!
Breakfast features freshly ground soy milk with fried dough sticks and steamed dumplings—the auntie even insisted I take an extra tea egg when she saw I wasn’t full enough 😂. For dinner, just let the butler know in advance. The bamboo chicken stew is so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off, and the braised pork with bamboo shoots is plate-licking good! Psst...the rooftop terrace is perfect for parties—I saw the neighbors setting up a birthday celebration with balloons, string lights, and the bamboo forest as a backdrop. The vibe was immaculate 🎈.
The most heartwarming part? The butler! Seeing I brought my Corgi, he not only prepared a pet mat in advance but also hand-drew a hiking map of the area, marking spots with streams where my pup could splash around. Watching my fur baby chase butterflies in the yard brought this dog mom to tears 🐾.
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