Hangzhou really looks a lot like Altay in Xinjiang
by Leo~Price
Aug 20, 2025
Just 1 hour from Hangzhou to this stunning grassland
Every snap looks like a Windows desktop-level scenery🖼️
Posting on social media gets you bombarded with questions if you secretly went to Xinjiang😎
(Actually, it’s just in Lin’an~)
🔥Personally tested super smooth route recommendation:
Cold Spring Bay water play → Miyazaki-style grassland → Jungle zipline → New Zealand scooter → Rainbow slide (no backtracking!)
⛰️What to do:
1️⃣ Miyazaki-style grassland
Run and roll freely🍃 Instantly cinematic
2️⃣ Cold Spring Bay water play
Emerald glass-clear water, refreshingly cool💦
From gentle mini rafting to thrilling S-bend rafting, all included
3️⃣ Super exciting activities
New Zealand scooter (curves are so thrilling!)
Jungle zipline dive (wind rushing on your face, super stress-relieving)
Rainbow slide dive (90° drop, super thrilling!)
💦Cold Spring Bay water play key tips:
Water quality like jelly💎 Ice-cold and super comfortable
✨Four thoughtful water play zones:
▫️Shallow wading area: water only knee-deep👶 perfect for kids
▫️Surf slide: for kids over 1 meter🏄♀️ super safe
▫️MINI rafting: gentle rafting🌊 baby-friendly
▫️S-bend rapid: scream till you lose your voice🌀 max thrill
🍽️Must-try food:
✔️Changhua stone bamboo shoot stewed chicken (so fresh it’ll blow your mind!)
✔️Lin’an walnut cake (special local souvenir)
🏕️Accommodation recommendation:
Banmutang Camping Art Manor is amazing!💯
✅ Loft standalone wooden villa🏡 panoramic terrace + bathtub
✅ Rich cultural activities (calligraphy/movies/campfire)
✅ Wild mountain dinner🍖 super fresh ingredients
⚠️Essential items checklist:
1️⃣ Waterproof phone pouch + water gun (must for water play)
2️⃣ Change of clothes + bath towel (you will definitely get wet!)
3️⃣ Sun hat + sunglasses (grassland has no shade)
4️⃣ Creek shoes (anti-blister magic)
📍Address: Wind Valley Grassland, Lin’an, Hangzhou
🚗Transport: 1 hour drive direct (easy parking)
🎫Tickets:
Adult 168 RMB|Child 89 RMB
(Free under 1 meter|Discount for 1-1.2 meters)
Post by Leo~Price | Aug 20, 2025












