The place that went viral in my friend circle! Not Xinjiang, but in Zhejiang!!

Tucked away as a hidden gem among Hangzhou office workers, Anji's Xiaohangkeng is like a real-life "Peach Blossom Spring"! Forget Xinjiang or Western Sichuan—this 10,000-acre bamboo sea paradise in Huzhou, Zhejiang, is just a 1-hour drive from the urban jungle, offering a healing escape into nature👇

🌿 Xiaohangkeng Camp: A "Walden Pond" Retreat

- Setting: A natural utopia in the valley bordering Zhejiang and Anhui, where endless bamboo forests resemble a green ocean🌊. Streams murmur through the bamboo, and the breeze carries the scent of fresh grass, making every breath sweet.
- Activities:
✔️ Bamboo forest hikes: Follow the streams, watch clouds drift over mountain peaks, and listen to the rustling bamboo leaves—nature's white noise.
✔️ Stargazing camping: Lie on the grass at night counting stars, with fairy lights creating a magical ambiance✨.
✔️ Instagram-worthy spots: Wooden walkways through the bamboo and rocky streams—wear a flowy dress for effortlessly cinematic "forestcore" photos.

🏡 Shan & Wuwai Homestay: A Rustic Hideaway in Wabi-Sabi Style

- Design: Blending minimalist materials and muted tones into the bamboo-covered hills🌿. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame seasonal views—spring bamboo shoots, summer cicadas, autumn leaves, and winter snow—living like a painting.
- Experiences:
✔️ Infinity pool: Swim with the bamboo sea as your backdrop, then lounge with afternoon tea, reclaiming stolen leisure.
✔️ Banana tree grove: Morning walks under dappled sunlight slow time itself.
✔️ Local cuisine: Auntie's Anji home-cooked dishes, like braised pork with bamboo shoots and fresh bamboo soup, are lick-the-bowl delicious.

🚗 Stress-Free Weekend Itinerary (For Office Warriors)

- Transport: 1-hour drive from Hangzhou (navigate to "Xiaohangkeng Camp"), 2.5 hours from Shanghai—leave right after Friday work!
- Itinerary:
Day 1: Hangzhou → Xiaohangkeng (hike, photos) → Shan & Wuwai (wabi-sabi room + local dinner).
Day 2: Homestay chill (pool, banana grove) → Return (grab Anji white tea as souvenirs).
- Tips:
✔️ Free campsite, but arrive early on weekends.
✔️ Book homestay ahead—wabi-sabi rooms sell out fast!
✔️ Pack mosquito repellent (bamboo = bugs) and a light jacket (chilly mornings/evenings).

At Xiaohangkeng, overtime stress fades into streams, bamboo, and starry skies. Trade concrete numbness for a 1-hour drive to live as "Tao Yuanming" for a weekend—let nature wash your fatigue away🌿