Anji is incredibly beautiful!
Here's a travel guide to Anji, covering attractions, accommodation, and food:
Recommended Attractions
Natural Landscapes
- China Bamboo Sea: Lush green mountains and a vast bamboo forest, a popular filming location for many movies and TV shows. Wander through it and experience the charm of the bamboo countryside. Located in Wuhe Village, Tianhuangping Town, Anji County.
- Tibetan Dragon Waterfall: The largest waterfall group in the south of the Yangtze River, with numerous waterfalls cascading through a bamboo-filled canyon, surrounded by mountains and rocks, and flowing streams. Perfect for outdoor activities and fresh air.
- Tianhuangping Scenic Area: Known as the "Little Mount Akina of Zhejiang," it's a paradise for cyclists. The winding mountain roads are close to cliffs, and the summit is covered with lush bamboo forests, offering stunning views.
Theme Parks
- Hangzhou Hello Kitty Theme Park: Hello Kitty's first large-scale outdoor theme park overseas, featuring parades, theater performances, and various attractions, perfect for satisfying your inner child or enjoying a family outing. Located at 1 Angel Avenue, Anji County.
- Cloud Top Grassland Alpine Tourist Resort: Encounter romantic sea of clouds, admire the alpine meadow scenery, and experience thrilling high-altitude projects. You can even ski in winter. Located in Gaojiatang Village, Shanchuan Township, Anji County.
Leisure and Vacation
- Jiangnan Tianchi Scenic Area: Surrounded by bamboo forests and shrouded in mist, it's like a fairyland on earth. Take a sightseeing train to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Located in Jiangnan Tianchi Resort, Henglu Village, Tianhuangping Town, Anji County.
- Anji Zhongnan Baicao Garden Scenic Area: Built on a mountain, it features forests, grasslands, bamboo seas, a zoo, and an amusement park, satisfying various entertainment needs in one place. Located at 92 Shengli West Road, Dipu Street, Anji County.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Anji Park Hyatt Resort for a secluded getaway in a bamboo forest and tea garden; Anji Banyan Tree, with beautiful Huizhou-style buildings nestled in the valley; Anji Indigo Hotel, a serene retreat by Lingfeng Temple, surrounded by bamboo and tea.
- Family-friendly: Club Med Joyview Anji, Anji New Century Grand Hotel Zhejiang Anji, and The Country Garden Phoenix Hotel Anji all offer a wealth of family-friendly facilities and activities.
Food Recommendations
- Local snacks: Gan Tiao Noodles, Songmao Soup Dumplings, Xiaofeng Nanmen Guotie, Ningguo Baba, Steamed Pork with Rice Flour Wrapped in Lotus Leaf, Shaomai, Shaobing, Meixi Laomian, and White Tea Glutinous Rice are all local specialties.
- Local restaurants: Try the Tea-flavored Braised Bamboo Shoots at Anji Lao Tea Flavor Restaurant (Changshuo Branch), the authentic local dishes at Lao Lijia Restaurant, and the Bamboo-flavored Chicken Pot at Alujia Anji Cuisine.