Fuchun Fangwai Hotel, a holiday paradise in a secret landscape

Hangzhou Fuchun Fangwai Hotel is located on the west bank of Xuxi, a tributary of Fuchun River. "Fangwai" means outside the region and outside the secular world. This place is far away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the outdoor and indoor areas are perfectly integrated with nature. There are no villages within a few miles of the hotel and no direct roads. There are three ways to enter the hotel: by boat, by electric car, and on foot. In order to experience a different feeling, we used the method of entering by cruise ship and exiting by electric car. The electric car was bumpy on the "Xin'an Greenway" paved with pebbles and slabs, so it was more comfortable and convenient to take a cruise. You can drive to Hangzhou Jiande Qili Yangfan Gantan Tourist Wharf first, and then take the hotel's private boat for about 15 minutes to reach your destination. As the boat sails on Xu Creek, the breeze blows on your face and the greenery surrounds you, making you feel like you are in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The cruise ship also prepared fruit snacks for the guests, and the details were heartwarming. At the end of the boat, we suddenly saw a paradise. At this time, the melodious and solemn sound of chimes rang out. It was a welcome song specially played by the hotel staff, which made the beginning of the vacation full of poetic ritual. The various thoughtful services that followed warmed the hearts of the guests. The hotel is built on the mountain, facing Tianse Lake and Xuxi River. The 52 villa-style guest rooms are scattered at different heights. The house is surrounded by rocks and winding paths, and the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers is within reach. The interior of the room adopts classic gray and white tones, leaving minimalist white space, and is decorated with Fuchun landscape paintings, using small scenes to convey the big idea and explain the ethereal Zen spirit. There is a "Moshang" book bar in the hotel lobby, whose name comes from the Han Dynasty Yuefu poem "Moshang Sang". There is a water pond outside the window, with old trees with tender branches hanging in the air, blending into an oil painting with the calm and wide Xu River in the distance. The hotel restaurant is called "Bu Jue" and is located on the second floor next to the lobby. Although the quantity of breakfast is not large, it is of high quality. For example, the fruits include passion fruit and jackfruit, the freshly cooked river noodles have shrimp and fish, and you can add braised large intestine, braised pork, fried beef with garlic sprouts, etc. There is a viewing platform outside the restaurant where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers. It is worth mentioning that this is also a place where many kittens act cute. They will often perform their "unique skill" of rolling on the spot in front of you. The "Cha Jue" teahouse faces Tianse Lake and has superb views of the lake and mountains. In addition to drinking tea, you can also experience various handicraft activities, such as making Chinese medicine sachets, intangible cultural heritage cloisonné, tile rubbings, hand-painted paper fans, etc. There are also several fishing platforms near the teahouse, specially prepared for guests who love fishing. There is a plank road in front of the hotel, which is a very important section of the Xin'an Greenway. If you ride along this route, you can reach the Qili Yangfan Scenic Area on the Fuchun River and experience the charm of the "Little Three Gorges" on land. 📝Note tips: [One] The cruise ship from Gantan Tourist Pier departs on the hour, with the last one at 4pm. If you miss it, you can contact the hotel for an electric car pick-up. [Two] If you want to walk from the pier to the hotel, it will take about 45 minutes. 📍Detailed address: No. 1, Xixifan, Gantan Town, Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province [MapleLeaf] Ctrip reference price: starting from 1842 yuan