Highlights
- Walk through the Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon bamboo forest filming location
- Visit organic Anji white tea gardens and taste the famous Anji Baicha
- Enjoy a relaxing countryside escape with private guide and transport
- Anji Fantasy Gala Scenic Area: Rich and diverse night entertainment programs
Description
Journey from Shanghai to Anji County in Zhejiang Province, home to China's most spectacular bamboo forests and the birthplace of premium white tea. This full-day private tour takes you into the heart of the Anji Bamboo Sea (安吉竹海), the filming location for the iconic bamboo forest scenes in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Walk through towering bamboo groves that seem to stretch endlessly, their green canopy creating a natural cathedral of light and shadow. Your English-speaking guide shares insights about bamboo cultivation, its importance in Chinese culture, and the ecological significance of these ancient forests.
After exploring the bamboo sea, visit an organic Anji White Tea plantation where the famous Anji Baicha (安吉白茶) is grown. Despite its name, this is actually a green tea known for its pale color and exceptionally smooth, umami-rich flavor. Tour the tea gardens, learn about the unique cultivation methods that make Anji white tea prized worldwide, and participate in a tea tasting session where you'll sample multiple grades of this liquid gold.
Your day includes a traditional local lunch featuring Anji specialties, comfortable private transportation from Shanghai, and the expertise of a knowledgeable guide who brings this tranquil countryside to life.
Itinerary:
06:30–07:00 — Pickup from central Shanghai hotel
07:00–10:15 — Private car transfer to Anji
10:15–12:30 — Xilong White Tea Origin: Viewing Platform, guided tea tasting (3 preparations), tea village stroll
12:30–13:45 — Lunch: Bamboo feast (braised shoots, bamboo-tube rice, free-range chicken, white tea)
14:15–16:15 — China Grand Bamboo Sea: Bamboo Sea Corridor, filming location, Observation Tower, 2km trail
16:45–20:15 — Anji Fantasy Gala Scenic Area: Rich and diverse night entertainment programs
20:30–23:30 — Private car transfer back to Shanghai
23:30 — Drop-off at hotel
Includes
Private car transportation from Shanghai
English-speaking guide
Anji Bamboo Sea entrance ticket
White tea garden visit and tasting
Local lunch
Bottled water
Excludes
Gratuities (optional)
Tea purchases
Personal expenses
Important Information
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring the bamboo forest. The tour involves moderate walking on natural paths. Weather in the mountains can change quickly, so layers are suggested.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
