Stay at Yunqi Bamboo Path Boutique Inn, a secluded design hotel just 15 minutes from Fengzhi Valley Grassland. Its timber-and-glass architecture blends seamlessly with nature, offering serene views and complimentary shuttle service to the grassland’s main area. The property features eco-friendly hiking trails and a star-gazing deck—perfect for witnessing the Milky Way in pristine skies. Guests enjoy farm-to-table breakfasts using local produce, making it an ideal base for embracing authentic rural life in Hangzhou.

Take Hangzhou Metro Line 4 to Yunqi Bamboo Path Station, then transfer to a dedicated shuttle bus (every 30 minutes) directly to Fengzhi Valley Grassland entrance—approximately 50 minutes total. For greater flexibility, use DiDi or rent an electric scooter along the Ninghang Expressway auxiliary road, enjoying scenic views of terraced fields and bamboo groves along the route. Note: Motor vehicles are prohibited within the grassland; visitors must walk or ride shared e-bikes into the core zone to protect the ecosystem and ensure safety.

Don’t miss the Spring Kite Festival, where local artists guide you in crafting bamboo-frame paper kites and flying them across the vast meadow. Join a night sky tour with telescopes to observe the Milky Way and meteor showers, accompanied by expert stargazing guides sharing constellation legends. Try the handmade grass weaving workshop using natural reeds—take home your own woven creation as a souvenir. Nearby, designated outdoor picnic zones offer locally sourced meal kits, perfect for family gatherings or friends’ get-togethers, delivering a truly immersive nature therapy experience.

The area features a Children’s Eco Discovery Zone with mini animal interaction areas, interactive nature game rooms, and rainwater collection educational panels—turning play into learning about sustainability. A dedicated family camping zone offers tent rentals and nightly bonfire events, enhanced by star projection displays for a fairy-tale evening atmosphere. An accessible trail system runs throughout the grassland, featuring rest pavilions and touch-screen guides, ensuring all visitors—including wheelchair users—can enjoy an inclusive and warm nature journey.

In spring, tender green shoots and blooming wildflowers create a vibrant mosaic carpet. Summer brings lush, deep-green pastures illuminated by flickering fireflies after dusk. Autumn transforms the valley into a golden sea of ripening wheat, glowing under sunset hues like a painting. Winter, though rarely snowy, features morning mist that shrouds the landscape in ethereal stillness, occasionally graced by resting white cranes. Year-round beauty awaits, but late spring and early autumn are ideal—mild weather and optimal lighting make these seasons perfect for photographers.

Yunqi Bamboo Path Boutique Inn hosts regular Hangzhou-style cooking workshops led by local chefs who teach guests how to prepare classics like Longjing Shrimp and West Lake Vinegar Fish using seasonal farm ingredients, paired with traditional tea ceremonies. They also offer intangible heritage bamboo weaving classes guided by master artisans, where participants learn traditional techniques and take home their creations. All activities emphasize sustainability, using recycled bamboo and locally sourced materials, allowing travelers to savor authentic flavors while gaining insight into the wisdom and aesthetics of Jiangnan agrarian culture.

To protect the ecosystem, the grassland enforces a time-slot entry cap, open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM with a maximum of 500 visitors per hour. Access to the core zone requires a pre-booked digital ticket, and pets, open flames, and plant harvesting are strictly prohibited. An intelligent monitoring system and on-site patrols ensure compliance with the Nature Conservation Act. All vehicles must park in designated lots, with shuttle buses transporting visitors to attractions—minimizing carbon emissions and noise pollution—supporting sustainable tourism management.