Must-See! Ultimate Guide to the Thrilling Anji General's Pass Adventure Rafting
by FRANCIS BLAIR
May 20, 2025
Summer in Anji should be spent like this!
Hide away in the secret base of the Northern Zhejiang Grand Canyon 🍃
Check in to this magical cave homestay 🏡
Open the window to a glass-clear stream and fall asleep to white noise—so healing~
✨Step through the door into a cool summer✨
▫️A standalone cave house surrounded on three sides by bamboo forests 🌳
The mountain breeze is a natural air conditioner, super cool even at 37°C!
▫️270° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows facing the stream 💦
Waking up every day to the sound of flowing water is pure bliss
▫️Barefoot dash into the shaded creek
Crystal-clear pebbles dance under your feet ✨
▫️Amazing bonus: stay here and get
Northern Zhejiang Grand Canyon tickets + round-trip cable car tickets 🚡
🌟Homestay Highlights Guide🌟
Rammed earth cave x rustic mountain aesthetics
The design that brings the canyon into the room is incredible!
✔️Natural rock wall design, every snapshot looks like a masterpiece
✔️Original wood furniture + arched doorways create a full atmosphere
✔️Lie in bed and watch the sea of clouds roll by ☁️
Capture forest-style vacation photos in no time 📸
🛏️Room Recommendations
A hidden gem homestay with only 3 rooms!
Each room comes with a private mountain spring hot tub ♨️
The "Stacked Rock Room" is a must-book!
✔️Mineral spring water sourced from a thousand-meter-deep mountain
✔️Soak under the starry sky and count the stars ✨
✔️Aromatherapy candles + private space
The ultimate setup for a romantic getaway 💘
💦Summer Exclusive Activities
Who else understands the joy of having the entire Glass Stream to yourself!
✓Crystal-clear water with visible little fish
✓Free camping tables, chairs, and creek trekking gear provided
✓Safe water play for kids too 👶
(The homestay thoughtfully provides children’s life jackets as well)
📍Homestay Info Card
🏨: Shiguang Valley · Mountain Stream Private Hot Spring Homestay
📌: Inside Northern Zhejiang Grand Canyon Scenic Area (Shiling Village, Baofu Town)
🚗: 1.5 hours drive from Hangzhou
Nearby Fun Map 🗺️
❶ 5-minute walk → Northern Zhejiang Grand Canyon
Waterfalls / Suspension Bridge / Bamboo Boardwalk all in one spot
❷ 10-minute drive → Northern Zhejiang Canyon Rafting
2.8 km of crystal-clear streams, thrilling and refreshing
❸ 35 minutes → Jiangnan Tianchi
Sunset and sea of clouds so breathtaking 🌄
❹ 24 minutes → Tianmu Mountain Rafting
High-energy summer-only fun all the way!
⚠️Tips:
▪️Remember to bring mosquito repellent + sunscreen
▪️Recommended to stay 2 nights to fully enjoy all attractions
▪️Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season (July-August)
Post by ISABEL KLEIN | Sep 22, 2025













