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Shanghai: Anji Bamboo Stream & Clear Pools Private Day Trip

Shanghai: Anji Bamboo Stream & Clear Pools Private Day Trip

★★★★★ 4.8 (53)⏱ 13 hours · Private🗣 English guide

Overview

Cool off in Anji's pristine bamboo valley on a relaxed private day trip from Shanghai. Wade crystal-clear streams, enjoy serene rock pools and fresh forest air with your private guide and car.

Itinerary

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Shanghai: Anji Bamboo Stream & Clear Pools Private Day Trip

Escape the summer heat in the pristine bamboo country of Anji on this relaxed private day trip from Shanghai. After a comfortable hotel pickup, ride in your private air-conditioned car to the Sanbushi (Three-Step Stone) valley near Tianmu Mountain, a beautiful, refreshing destination of clear streams and lush forest.

With your private English-speaking guide, follow an easy path down to the stream and enjoy a gentle, leisurely water walk through the cool valley. The water here is famously crystal-clear, with playful fish drifting in the mountain springs, wildflowers along the banks, and tumbled boulders forming a series of tranquil pools. Wade in the shallows, relax by the clear pools, and soak up the peaceful scenery, with a shaded land path always available for anyone who prefers to stay dry.

This is a calm, family-friendly nature day focused on cool water, fresh bamboo-forest air, and relaxation, not a strenuous or technical adventure, with no climbing or jumping. Enjoy a relaxed lunch in the valley before your private car returns you directly to your Shanghai hotel. A wonderfully refreshing, authentic slice of summertime China.

Cool off in Anji's pristine bamboo valley on a relaxed private day trip from Shanghai. Wade crystal-clear streams, enjoy serene rock pools and fresh forest air with your private guide and car.

What's Included

✓ Included

Hotel pickup & drop-off; English-speaking guide; Private vehicle; Lunch

✕ Not included

Personal expenses; Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 53 reviews
Andreas R.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2024-09

Looking back, there was a fair amount in 13 hours, but it never felt like a checklist. The stop at Anji Bamboo Stream & Clear Pools Day had room to breathe instead of becoming another quick photo.

Chloe Q.🇺🇸 USA★★★★★2026-06

The unglamorous part: the practical side was solid: an easy pickup, sensible timing between stops, and no long sales detour disguised as sightseeing. For 13 hours around Shanghai, the pace felt about right.

Jin B.🇦🇹 Austria★★★★☆2024-07

One thing I learned: traffic added time to the day, so comfortable shoes and a little patience helped. The visit itself did not feel shortened. My only advice is not to shorten the time at Anji Bamboo Stream & Clear Pools Day.

Laura Y.🇩🇪 Germany★★★★★2024-04

I liked this more a day later, when I looked back through my photos and realised how different Shanghai and Anji Bamboo Stream & Clear Pools Day had felt.