Jiangnan Tianchi: A Playground Paradise Amidst Mountains and Waters
by ALDEN JIMENEZ
Apr 6, 2024
Anji: A Hidden "Little Switzerland" in East China's Bamboo Forests! Weekend Road Trip Guide 🚗📸
Why Visit? Vast bamboo forests + mountaintop hot springs = the ultimate lung-cleansing getaway!
Transportation:
📍Address: Tianhuangping Town/Baofu Town, Anji County, Huzhou City
🚗Tip: 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou, or take a high-speed train to Huzhou Station and transfer by bus
Itinerary:
1️⃣ China Grand Bamboo Sea
Filming location of *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*! Zipline through the bamboo for an adrenaline rush.
📸Tips: Shoot panoramas from the glass viewing deck—solid-colored outfits look best in photos.
2️⃣ Cloud Grassland
The ultimate skiing destination in Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai! Ski in winter, grass slide in summer.
Must-try: Cliff swing + rainbow slide (guaranteed screams!).
3️⃣ Jiangnan Tianchi
A mountaintop reservoir at 1,000m altitude! The winding drive up is pure therapy.
Capture "Little Iceland" sunset shots, and stay overnight at a hot spring hotel.
Must-Visit Spots:
🔸 Five Maiden Spring at Grand Bamboo Sea: Viral bamboo suspension bridge on Douyin.
🔸 Sky Stairway at Cloud Grassland: Dare to step onto the suspended glass platform?
Food Recs:
🍵 White Tea Banquet: Must-order white tea shrimp + bamboo fungus stew.
🐔 Free-range chicken soup: A specialty at Baofu Town farmhouses.
🌯 Xiaofang Baked Cake: Juicy preserved veggie & pork filling.
Highlights:
- Book a bamboo-view homestay! Floor-to-ceiling windows + private hot springs = Insta-worthy.
- November for red maple leaves, January for skiing—unique experiences year-round.
Pitfall Warnings:
❗Sharp curves on mountain roads—not for novice drivers.
❗Overpriced food in scenic areas—pack snacks and water.
Post by Perez Laura Laur | Jul 11, 2025


















