Who says escaping the world requires going far away?

Who says you need to travel far to find solitude? Anji Xiaohangkeng Viewing Platform is my secret healing paradise💚 Just a 2.5-hour drive from Hangzhou, this hidden utopia even has sweet, fresh air~

🏞️ Travel Guide:
1️⃣ Xiaohangkeng Viewing Platform (Must-visit!)
Tucked at the end of a winding mountain road, it's like a real-life Windows desktop! 360° unobstructed views of bamboo forests and rolling hills, with stunning sunrise sea of clouds and sunset glow🌄 The wooden boardwalk is perfect for photos—light-colored dresses recommended for better shots~

2️⃣ Chenluo Mountain Hiking Trail (Hidden Gem)
A 15-minute drive from the viewing platform, this wild hiking route features pristine bamboo forests and crystal-clear streams. Wear anti-slip shoes! The ancient tea tree grove halfway up the mountain offers amazing photo ops, and you might even meet tea-picking grannies who'll teach you about tea leaves🌱

🚗 Transportation Tips:
▫️ 2.5-hour drive from Hangzhou (navigate to "Xiaohangkeng Viewing Platform")
▫️ Mountain roads require experienced drivers
▫️ Free parking at viewing platform but limited spaces

🍃 Travel Advice:
- Best times: 6-8am for sea of clouds/4-6pm for golden hour photos
- Essentials: Mosquito repellent! Sunscreen! Folding stool (no seating at platform)
- Hidden activity: Picnic on the platform with a camping mat (remember to take trash with you)

🍜 Nearby Eats:
▫️ "Bamboo Forest Farmhouse" at mountain base—must-try braised pork with dried bamboo shoots
▫️ On return trip, stop at Anji County's "Old Li's Restaurant" for their signature boat-head fish

Highly recommend staying overnight! We stayed at "Cloud Homestay" near the platform—waking up to birdsong was magical~ The owner says autumn is even more beautiful here, when the mountains look like spilled paint palettes🎨

Post by Mitchell_Liam_70 | Jul 5, 2025

Most Popular Travel Moments