[2025 Hangzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Jingshan Green Zen Academy (Updated May)

🌞🌞🌞 There's a kind of beauty called Miyazaki's summer. 🌻 It's not found in bustling cities, but along countryside paths, where there's no scorching heat, only the tranquility and harmony of nature. The hometown is no longer the chaotic, muddy village it once was. 🌵 Now, it brims with vitality and life. Bamboo forests intertwine with tea fields, and wildflowers in shades of blue-purple and pink-white resemble gentle bubbles in a summer dream. 👉 The Jingshan Bamboo Tea Academy adds a unique charm and poetic touch to the hometown. 😜 Bamboo forests, tea fields, cultural temples, and the glowing lights of bamboo cottages—each scene exudes a distinctive beauty that captivates visitors. 🌝 The table flowers in the academy quietly bloom in elegance, complementing the glowing lights of the bamboo cottages to create a serene and graceful ambiance. The faint aroma of tea lingers in the air, immersing you in an experience akin to stepping into a Miyazaki animation. 🔆 Here, you can slow down, embrace the allure of nature, and savor the tranquility of life. 🌞🌞🌞 Miyazaki's summer charm, half-drunk amid bamboo and tea, awaits your visit! Jingshan Bamboo Tea Garden Resort & Guesthouse, Hangzhou

On a weekend morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room while the children were still asleep. I quietly got up, pushed open the door, and was greeted by a refreshing breeze. This is Jingshe • Hangzhou Jingshan Bamboo Tea Garden Holiday Homestay—a place far from the hustle and bustle, where you can truly unwind. Today, let me take you on a journey to explore this hidden paradise nestled in the mountains. 🌿 Jiangnan Charm in the Courtyard Stepping into Jingshe feels like traveling back to ancient Jiangnan. Each villa features the blue bricks and tiles of Southern Song Dynasty architecture, simple yet elegant. The courtyard is surrounded by lush greenery, with small bridges and flowing water, every detail meticulously arranged, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into a living ink painting. 🍃 A Rustic Life Steeped in Tea Fragrance Jingshe not only boasts beautiful surroundings but also a rich cultural atmosphere. Here, you can experience authentic tea ceremonies, pick and process tea leaves yourself, and immerse in tranquility. Behind the homestay lies an untouched paradise—perfect for hiking with your family during holidays, enjoying rare moments of peace. 🏠 Private Villas, Cozy Like Home For families like mine traveling with multiple generations, the private villas at Jingshe are ideal. Each villa has its own courtyard, spacious and bright rooms, and complete amenities, ensuring everyone from grandparents to kids finds their favorite spot. In the evening, gathering with family over tea and conversation makes for truly wonderful moments. 🚗 Convenient Transportation & Abundant Nearby Attractions From Jingshe, it’s easy to reach destinations like Nanhu East or Hangzhou West Station, with just a 20-minute drive. Nearby, you’ll find plenty of scenic spots worth exploring, such as picturesque tea gardens and bamboo forests, perfect for strolls and photography. During holidays, the area remains uncrowded, allowing you to fully embrace the beauty of nature. I hope this guide helps those planning a trip to Jingshan Town. Jingshe • Hangzhou Jingshan Bamboo Tea Garden Holiday Homestay is definitely a great choice—let’s savor this serenity and beauty together!

Jingshan Bamboo Tea Academy is a free-to-visit scenic spot featuring exquisite classical gardens, tea plantations, bamboo forests, ponds, and guesthouses. Come to Jingshan Bamboo Tea Academy and let the misty rain of the Song Dynasty's Jiangnan wash away the fatigue of modern life. Detailed Address: No. 13, Weishi Group, Machetou Village, Jingshan Town, Hangzhou Transportation Guide: 1. By Car: Start from downtown Hangzhou, drive along the Hangzhou Ring Expressway, and then switch to the Hangzhou-Changzhou Expressway. After about 30 kilometers, exit at Jingshan and follow the signs to reach the destination. The entire journey takes about 30 minutes, during which you can enjoy the beautiful rural scenery of Hangzhou. 2. By Public Transport: Transfer to Metro Line 5 at interchange stations of Metro Line 1 or 2, such as Wulinmen Station or Fengqi Road Station, and get off at Yuhang High-Speed Railway Station. From there, take a shuttle bus to Jingshan and get off at Guantang Station, then walk to the destination. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Ticket Prices: Free entry to the scenic area, free electric shuttle, free central water feature, free Xingtan Square, free tea fields, free pond, and free Wake Art Space. Highlights: Jingshan Bamboo Tea Academy offers beautiful lake and mountain scenery. On sunny days in autumn and winter, a boat tour is very relaxing. Local residents also enjoy visiting on weekends. Popular attractions include the central water feature, Xingtan Square, pond, tea fields, Wake Art Space, and the Confucian Temple complex with Song Dynasty-style architecture. Every spring and autumn, various folk artists and street vendors gather here, creating a lively atmosphere. The hundred-acre tea fields, central water feature, and Wake Art Space are iconic and popular spots. Xingtan Square is the highest point in the scenic area, offering a panoramic view of the entire site, making it a worthwhile visit. The guesthouses are renovated from old residences, featuring the unique style of Song Dynasty Jiangnan homes. Some are surrounded by bamboo forests, while others are covered by camphor and apricot trees, adding to their charm. Tips: Visitors can wear Hanfu to experience traditional Chinese etiquette, Song Dynasty tea ceremonies, incense ceremonies, and other cultural courses. There are dedicated classrooms and teachers for these activities, making it a must-visit for traditional culture enthusiasts. The classrooms are decorated with antique settings, including guqin, tea ceremony tools, and oil-paper umbrellas, making for great photo opportunities. The teachers also wear various Hanfu during classes, adding to the cultural ambiance.

[Opening]: Summer vacation is coming, let the children return to rural life, smell the fragrance of flowers 🌼, chase butterflies 🦋, and learn knowledge beyond textbooks! 📚 The Natural Forest Pastoral Chinese Studies Summer Camp is set sail again! ! ! Available around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai‼ ️ Moms, collect it quickly📝 ⛺【How to play】: 💛 Forest Adventure Hiking Adventure: Explore the unknown depths of the forest on foot, dance with the spirits of nature, and discover the mysteries of the forest. Magic equipment making: Make your own "magic equipment" - Dendrobium potted plants, and learn the ancient natural "magic". 💛Intangible cultural heritage experience Printing, flower arrangement, intangible cultural heritage tea making, incense seal, dendrobium potted plants...show the children's infinite creativity and feel the Chinese style🙋🏻‍♂️ Super beautiful bamboo hut, immersive experience Aesthetic education: Each activity contains aesthetic concepts to enhance children's artistic appreciation ability and aesthetic taste. 💛Parent-child interaction time Parent-child water fun: The dopamine swimming pool hidden in the bamboo forest, where you can have water fights and play games ~ This is what midsummer looks like. Go to nature 🏕️ and feel the fun of summer. Camp Singing: Sing with your children in the company of the starry sky, bamboo forest, and breeze, and enjoy the carnival of nature and music. 💛Healthy food and accommodation 🌿Organic meals: Nature is naturally the best teacher. Run and leap in the cool soil, feel the softness of the soil, and experience the little happiness in life in this natural environment. Accommodation: Stay at Jingshan Bamboo Tea Temple and enjoy the tranquil and far-reaching accommodation environment, allowing your children to fall asleep peacefully in the embrace of nature. 🛬【Itinerary】: Suggested day trip itinerary 09:30 Gathering at the National Studies Hall 09:30-10:30 "Wake Up" Time 10:30-11:30 Forest Language Elegance 11:30-13:00 Pastoral Food Fun (Lunch) 13:00-15:00 Leisurely chat 15:00-16:00 Leisure Time 16:00 Return 🧡【tips】： 🧀Food: Summer camp exclusive personal package 👫 Suitable for: Family with children