Hangzhou's Hidden Paradise
by Gentle Benjamin~Hayes99
Jun 27, 2025
Just 1 hour from Hangzhou! This "mini Xinjiang" with grasslands + cold springs will make your whole summer unforgettable  
After a trip near Hangzhou, my mom was convinced I'd flown to Xinjiang! Just an hour's drive from the city lies a hidden paradise—vast grasslands straight out of a desktop wallpaper, where every photo looks cinematic. Add forest roller coasters and grass sliding for maximum thrills, plus a ticket that includes Cold Spring Bay with its glass-clear, icy water—a lifesaver in the scorching heat!  
🚶♀️ Perfect itinerary (no backtracking):  
Cold Spring Bay water fun → Ghibli-style grasslands → Forest roller coaster → Bumper cars → Grass sliding → New Zealand-style sledding. The pace is just right, with breaks whenever you need—so fun you won’t want to leave!  
💦 Cold Spring Bay guide (key highlights!):  
The water here is truly glass-jelly clear! Crystal-cold and shaded by trees—nature’s perfect sun umbrella for summer.  
💗 Thoughtfully zoned for all ages:  
- Shallow play area: Knee-deep water lets kids splash safely, with hidden seating for parents to relax and supervise hands-free.  
- Wave slide: Open to kids over 1m, with non-slip design and lifeguards. The rush of cool water from head to toe is unbeatable!  
- Mini drift: Gentle currents perfect for toddlers, floating slowly through emerald channels like a painting.  
- S-bend rapids: Thrilling twists and turns for older kids, with splashes that scream summer!  
- Willow boats: Paddle through cold springs, spotting rocks and fish below—so scenic you’ll want to drift forever.  
🌿 Must-try activities: Thrills + chill:  
- Giant lawn: Run, roll, or fly kites like you’re in Hulunbuir! The vibrant green grass and open skies will have friends asking if you’re in Xinjiang.  
- NZ sled: Speed down hills with controlled drifts—fun even for kids.  
- Rainbow slide: A magic carpet ride to the top, then a 90° adrenaline-pumping drop.  
- Forest coaster: Zoom through treetops, leaving stress behind with every twist.  
📝 Pro tips:  
- Pack a waterproof phone case, water guns, and extra clothes—you’ll get soaked!  
- Sunhat + sunglasses are a must—the grasslands offer no shade.  
- Wear water shoes—bare feet won’t survive the rocks!  
📍 Nav: Fengzhi Valley, Lin'an, Hangzhou  
💰 Tickets: All-inclusive passes are a steal, with some rides unlimited—worth staying till closing!  
This is THE summer spot: cold springs cool you down, grasslands soothe your soul, and screams melt stress away. My family loved it—we’re already planning our next trip! Drop questions below for top ride recs. 😉
Post by LAMAR HESS | Aug 8, 2025























