Hidden Gems near Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, reachable within 2 hours

There are many treasure towns around the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area, with picturesque scenery and being immersed in a large area! Today let's talk about Anji in Huzhou, northern Zhejiang. Anji gets its name from the Book of Songs "an qie ji xi", and has won the "United Nations Habitat Environment Award". Anji gained fame because of director Ang Lee's film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", leaving a deep impression with its iconic scenes. Later films such as "The Master Demon 2" and "Ye Yan" were also filmed here.

China's Great Bamboo Sea

In fact, there are many bamboo seas in the Jiangnan area and the Taihu Basin, such as the Bamboo Sea in Yixing and the Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Liyang. Anji Bamboo Sea is famous for two reasons: First, the bamboo here is very robust, with the largest diameter reaching 17 centimeters, covering the mountains and slopes, which is very spectacular; Second, this is the filming location of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', stepping into the world of martial arts.

Anji Bamboo Expo Park

Recommended for family trips! As the name suggests, the Bamboo Expo Park is a bamboo exhibition park with over 300 species of bamboo planted inside. Bamboo enthusiasts can take a look. Additionally, there is a panda pavilion, a bamboo products exhibition hall, a leisure park, and more. The area is large and not as crowded as city zoos, making it suitable for taking children.

Jiangnan Tianchi Scenic Area

Jiangnan Tianchi Scenic Area is a comprehensive scenic spot with many functions. The main attraction is the huge reservoir formed by the Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station at the top of the mountain, resembling a heavenly lake. The scenic area is developed based on this power station, combined with the background of bamboo-covered mountains. The mountaintop environment is quiet, the air is fresh, and it is suitable for walking and relaxing.

Yucun

At the entrance of Yucun Village, there is a stone carving with the ten characters 'Green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver'. It is said that the Two Mountains Theory originated here, representing the typical appearance of small towns in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Friends who enjoy the scenery of small towns can visit this picturesque new countryside.

Canglong Baipu

Canglong Baipu, whether there are a hundred waterfalls is unclear, but there are indeed many large and small waterfalls. This area is located in the mountains, with spring water flowing down from the mountain top, forming numerous waterfalls, mountain streams, creeks, and small pools in different places. The entire scenic area is halfway up the mountain, and climbing up along the mountain path requires some physical strength, making it a great aerobic exercise.