Anji｜A Hot Spring Homestay Hidden in the Mountains

I never knew homestays here could be this amazing until I visited Anji! This stay at Jian'ai Homestay completely redefined my imagination of "mountain living" ✨

Cream-colored buildings nestled on the mountainside
Every turn holds a surprise
🌿 Environment:
• Hidden in a valley of Baofu Town, surrounded by bamboo forests on three sides
• The main building blends Nordic minimalism with Jiangnan water town elements
• Features a 2,000㎡ lawn and an outdoor movie area

♨️ Must-Try Experiences:
1. Cave Hot Springs
• Three natural hot spring pools hidden within stone walls shaped like karst caves
• At night with lights on, it feels like stepping into a scene from "Spirited Away"
• Excellent privacy, each pool limited to 2-3 people

2. Stream Trekking Route
• The back door leads directly to a pristine stream (water shoes provided)
• Summer water level reaches mid-calf, perfect for catching small fish and shrimp
• Hammock areas along the shaded path for resting anytime

🛏️ Room Details:
• Our "Bamboo Whisper" room had 270° floor-to-ceiling windows
• 60-count linen bedding with direct views of bamboo sea waves
• Anji white tea bath salts provided by the tub

🍴 Dining Highlights:
• Breakfast congee with dried bamboo shoots was so delicious we cleaned the plate
• Must-order bamboo forest chicken hotpot (requires advance booking)

📸 Photo Spots:
1. Rooftop terrace of the stargazing room (best at blue hour dusk)
2. Spiral staircase + reed clusters outside the restaurant
3. Moonlight lamp installation in the hot spring area

🚗 Travel Tips:
• 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou (last 5km mountain road is narrow)
• 40-minute taxi ride from Anji High-Speed Rail Station

💡 Hidden Experiences:
Ask the butler to arrange:
- Morning tea-picking (best in April-May)
- Bamboo weaving workshop (take home your handmade coaster)
- Stargazing + mulled wine at night

Weekdays offer better rates~ Don't forget mosquito repellent in summer! The mountain mosquitoes are quite enthusiastic 😅