Nestled in northwestern Zhejiang, Anji lives up to its name meaning "peace and auspiciousness" with 72.1% forest coverage and a legacy spanning 1,800 years . This hidden gem, merely 58km from Hangzhou, weaves nature, culture, and innovation into an unforgettable tapestry.

A Feast of Green Delicacies

Anji’s cuisine sings of its land. The "Hundred Bamboo Shoots Banquet" transforms tender shoots into 200 dishes via steaming, stir-frying, and braising—hailed as "China’s top vegetarian feast" . Crispy fried freshwater fish from crystal rivers and savory stone bamboo shoot with preserved pork showcase rural ingenuity. Its crown jewel, Anji White Tea, boasts jade-like leaves and a mellow aroma, with a history tracing back 900 years .

Landscapes of Serenity

The China Bamboo Sea, a 250,000-mu expanse, inspired Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon . Sunlight filtering through 135 million moso bamboos creates a swaying green cathedral. Tianhuangping Reservoir shimmers like a sky mirror, while nearby 藏龙百瀑 (Hidden Dragon Waterfalls) tumbles through bamboo-cloaked gorges . For thrill-seekers, Tianhuangping’s winding roads offer panoramic mountain views.

Echoes of Antiquity

Lingfeng Temple, founded in the Southern Song Dynasty, perches atop a hill overlooking Tianhuangping Reservoir, its incense mingling with pine scent . 独松关 (Dusong Pass), an ancient military stronghold, tells tales of dynastic wars. The Anji Ancient City Ruins, once a Yue Kingdom capital, reveal Qin Dynasty administrative relics . Wu Changshuo’s former residence honors the master painter, part of the revered Huzhou Bamboo Painting School .

Culture Woven in Bamboo

Bamboo defines Anji’s soul. Artisans craft 108-step bamboo fans and waterproof bamboo hats, preserving intangible heritages . Bamboo orchestras play classical melodies on 20+ bamboo instruments, from drums to flutes, even gracing CCTV stages . The Bamboo Expo Garden showcases 400 bamboo species and pandas, while the Bamboo Impression Museum reveals bamboo’s role in daily life .

A Global Green Model

As the birthplace of "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains" ideology, Anji exports eco-wisdom worldwide . Its bamboo products, from furniture to food, reach 20+ countries, contributing 18% of China’s bamboo industry value . The "China Chair Capital" ships 10 billion yuan of chairs to 190 nations, blending craftsmanship with sustainability . Named a National Ecological Model County, Anji proves nature and prosperity coexist.

Anji invites you to breathe its fresh air, savor its flavors, and feel its harmony—where every bamboo rustle carries stories of past and future.