Top luxury hotel in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! Watch the sea of clouds from a cliff villa, just like Running Man’s style—absolutely amazing
Who would have thought! A 2-hour self-drive into the "Little Guilin of Jiangnan," staying at the debut peak New Chang Anlan in the cliff valley of Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks—an independent villa with windows opening to Hanfei River, a 139-meter cloud ladder straight up to the summit to watch the sunset, even the toiletries are Guerlain. This isn’t just a vacation; it’s like living in a Peach Blossom Land from Jin Yong’s novels!
At first, I was drawn by the "Running Man style," but when I arrived, I realized the location was insanely perfect—the hotel is directly hidden inside the Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area, with Danxia landforms rising sharply, Hanfei River flowing gently through the valley. Without stepping outside, you open your eyes to green cliffs and clear waters, and even the air smells like fresh grass and trees~
✨Why is it called the "top luxury ceiling" of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai?
1. Every room is a cliffside independent villa:
• Stay in a riverside villa with at least 110 square meters! The huge open-air balcony faces Hanfei River directly. Sitting here at dusk listening to the stream is pure bliss, with full privacy;
• Room details are luxuriously heartwarming: full set of French Guerlain toiletries, smart speaker voice-controlled curtains and lights, an extra-large bathtub to soak while enjoying mountain views, bedding so soft you sink in, and soundproofing so good you sleep through the night~
2. The 139-meter Cloud Ladder is legendary!
• A vertical elevator from the valley straight up to the summit, over 200 meters long, with a full view of the Danxia landforms during the ascent! The summit hides a "secret realm":
◦ Cloud Terrace afternoon tea: chocolate sauce plates you can paint on, enjoy desserts while watching the sea of clouds roll and the sunset over the Nineteen Peaks, the view is stunning;
◦ Starry Hall + The Wizard of Oz: perfect for photos, The Wizard of Oz seen from a drone is heart-shaped, so romantic it makes you scream;
◦ You can also walk 20 minutes to the popular Xiayanbei Village, perfect for a refreshing morning stroll~
3. So much to do you won’t want to leave the hotel:
• Tea garden infinity pool: swim while the tea fragrance drifts by, like moving through mountains and waters, photos look like the "Maldives of Jiangnan";
• Equestrian center: professional coaches available, the cutest pony "Little Gray" can be petted and photographed, a must for families with kids;
• Kids’ area: indoor pottery/painting, outdoor slides, kids won’t want to leave; plus a large lawn on the summit and a fitness center, whether you want to relax or play hard, it’s all here~
4. Eat Jiangnan delicacies until full:
• Tingtao Pavilion restaurant: rich breakfast buffet, for lunch and dinner you must order Hanfei River creek fish, unbelievably fresh! Authentic Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine, sit outdoors on good weather days, eating while watching green cliffs and stone peaks, the experience is top-notch;
• Summit tea room "Qiu": floor-to-ceiling windows with the best view of the Nineteen Peaks, brew a cup of tea and watch the mountain scenery, so healing you won’t want to leave~
📍Nearby must-visit spots (filming locations collection!)
• Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks: 60 RMB, filming site for "Nirvana in Fire" and "Chinese Paladin," spectacular Danxia landforms;
• Xinchang Grand Buddha Temple: 58 RMB, same as in "One and Only" and "Lotus Tower," an ancient Southern Dynasty temple known as the "Dunhuang of Yue State";
• Xiayanbei Village: free! Check in at Can Ci Coffee and Bird’s Nest Viewing Platform, the "village in the clouds" to watch the clouds roll by;
• Jingshan Village Persimmon Forest: a must-visit in autumn, 1-hour drive, a paradise for photography lovers;
• Tianmu Mountain: the "Dream Tour of Tianmu" in Li Bai’s poems, winter frost here rivals Jilin’s~
✅ Practical guide (save it!)
🏨 Hotel: Shaoxing Xinchang Anlan Hotel
📌 Address: No. 666 Hanfei River Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing, Zhejiang
🚗 Transportation: 2-hour self-drive from Hangzhou, or take high-speed rail to Xinchang Station then taxi. The concierge responds instantly on WeChat, and the shuttle service is super fast;
💰 Average price: 3000+ RMB (off-season room vouchers are a great deal!)
💡 Tips: Big temperature difference between morning and evening, the concierge will remind you to bring a jacket; for cloud sea photos, it’s best after rain, don’t miss the sunset at the summit~
Having stayed at many high-end hotels, New Chang Anlan truly "leads the pack"—from location to service, from scenery to details, every aspect makes you feel it’s worth every penny. Next time, I’ll bring my family again, stay in a cliff villa, and watch the sea of clouds and sunset over the Nineteen Peaks~