Anji County: Serene Escape from Shanghai

Only 2 Hours From Shanghai?! This Place Feels Like a Movie Set 🎥

Destination:ChinaCity:ShanghaiPopulation:24.9 million

Expat Natt2025-05-1810 min

Is this Zhejiang's Best Kept Secret? Join us this week as we escape our busy daily lives in Shanghai and head to Anji County, just a two hour drive from our home in Shanghai. It's close proximity to Shanghai and Hangzhou make it the BEST weekend trip to get a glimpse at local life in China whilst appreciating the fresh mountain air and idyllic rivers. 逃离魔都上海，回归最纯粹的快乐，享受生活，及时行乐。这一次我们又来到了浙江安吉。This was the total relaxation and weekend away we needed to take a step back from our hectic lives in the city.

Where is Anji?

Just 2-3 hours from Shanghai by car/train, Anji is a hidden gem known for its bamboo forests and serene mountain views.

--- Expat Natt

May 18, 2025, Spring in China

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Escape the bustling city of Shanghai and discover the tranquility of Anji County, Zhejiang province. Just a short drive from Shanghai and Hangzhou, Anji offers a refreshing escape into nature, with stunning bamboo forests and picturesque rivers. A perfect weekend getaway to experience authentic Chinese local life and reconnect with nature. This hidden gem provides the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, a much-needed break from hectic city life.