Recline in the Vast Bamboo Sea, Savor Earth Chicken Hotpot in White Tea Plantations

Anji
Location: Huzhou, Zhejiang. 1-hour drive from Hangzhou or high-speed rail to "Anji Station"
✨ Highlights: The premier "Bamboo Town of China"! Filming site of *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, the 10,000-acre bamboo forest boasts ultra-high negative oxygen ions, while the cliff-top Skyland Adventure Park offers extreme thrills. Producing 60% of China's white tea, its spring tea fields resemble green waves, earning it the title "Backyard Garden of Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai."

【Must-Visit Spots】
🎢 **Skyland Adventure Park** (Scream-worthy!)
Cliff swings + 1,168m-high glass walkway, rainbow grass sliding for stress relief (Ticket + cable car: ¥360)
🎋 **China Grand Bamboo Sea**
Ascend the Bamboo Viewing Tower for panoramic vistas, snap photos on the iconic *Crouching Tiger* suspension bridge (Arrive by 8 AM for fewer crowds, ticket: ¥58) — *"Swinging over the bamboo sea, I caught the shape of the wind."*
🍵 **Xilong Township White Tea Plantations**
Try tea-picking and roasting (best in April), savor pre-Qingming tea + white tea ice cream (¥20) at "White Tea Lounge"
🐯 **Hello Kitty Theme Park**
A pastel paradise! Parade floats + castle dining (Family-friendly, ticket: ¥210)
🍲 **Lao Li’s Farmhouse Cuisine**
Must-try: Bamboo forest chicken hotpot (¥128), wild bamboo shoots with pork, portable bamboo tube rice

【Itinerary Tips】
⏰ Best seasons: April-May (tea & bamboo shoots), Sept-Oct (crisp autumn)
🗓️ 2D1N highlights:
Day 1: Skyland Park (4hrs) → White tea afternoon break → Bamboo forest homestay
Day 2: Grand Bamboo Sea → Zhongnan Hundred Grass Garden (animal encounters) / Hello Kitty Park → Return

💡 **Lessons Learned:**
① Visit Skyland on weekdays! Weekends = 2hr+ queues
② Skip the Grand Bamboo Sea slide (¥45/2min; walking takes 15min)

【Stay Smart】
🎋 **Bamboo Luxury:**
Hanyun·Shanshe: Infinity pool floating above bamboo, design-forward (¥1,200+/night, includes tea)
🏡 **Budget Gem:**
Danian Chuyi Scenic Village: Tang-Song style villas, ~¥200/person (breakfast + hot springs)
👨‍👩‍👧 **Family Pick:**
Yinrun Jinjiang Castle Hotel: Direct Hello Kitty Park access, themed rooms (¥800+/night)

⚠️ **Avoid Pitfalls:**
❌ Beware cheap "bamboo-view" homestays (often mountain-foot obscured views)
❌ Weekend rates double! Book Thursday for 30% off

【Pro Tips】
🚫 **Warnings:**
Skyland weight limit: 90kg! Some activities require waivers
Grand Bamboo Sea: Pack bug spray (midge bites swell for days)
🎒 **Essentials:**
UV sleeves (bamboo shade is sparse), hiking shoes, driver’s license (attractions are scattered!)
📸 **Hidden Gems:**
Free bamboo photo spot: Navigate to "Lingfeng Temple," hike back trail for aerial shots
Summer fireflies: July-Aug wetlands at "Zhongnan Hundred Grass Garden" (7:30-9:00 PM peak)