Rainy Rural Drive in Zhejiang, China | Incredible Countryside Development | 4K

We drive along country roads connecting Anji County of Huzhou and Yuhang District of Hangzhou. Starting from ShuLinkeng Village in Shanchuan Township, Anji County, we head to Xiaogucheng Village in Jingshan Town, Yuhang District, covering a total distance of 29.3 kilometers. It rained heavily at the start of the trip, and the rainfall gradually died down as we traveled onward. Most of the route consists of smooth two-way asphalt roads with gentle bends and fine maintenance. Washed by rain, the road surface looks bright and clean, reflecting the scenery on both sides. It brings an extremely pleasant driving experience. Nestled deep in the mountains, ShuLinkeng is a serene and tranquil village surrounded by an endless bamboo forest. A stream winds through the village, filling the air with a subtle bamboo aroma. The bamboo groves turn lush and vivid green after the rain. Water droplets trickle down the branches in the breeze, while clear mountain streams meander gracefully, presenting fresh and elegant wild landscapes. Leaving the village, we enter the territory of Yuhang, Hangzhou. Our journey passes Caoya Road, one of China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Rural Roads. This distinctive tea-themed corridor in northern Zhejiang links tea plantations, bamboo seas, reservoirs and ancient villages. Elegant modern Huizhou-style houses scatter along the roadside. The tidy and unique village boasts strong rustic charm. After around fifty minutes of driving, we arrive at our destination, Xiaogucheng Village. Honoured as a village straight out of Jiangnan paintings, it is a national key rural tourism destination. Home to Xiaogucheng Ancient Ruins, a national key cultural relic protection site, the village has a forest coverage rate exceeding 80%. Blending profound millennial heritage and gorgeous pastoral views, it is an ideal retreat to savour the laid-back rural life of northern Zhejiang. We travel from secluded bamboo woods to picturesque countryside, witnessing the shift from heavy rain to clear weather, and embracing the pristine rural scenery of northern Zhejiang in full view. Far removed from urban hustle and bustle, this land features rolling green mountains and luxuriant vegetation. The peaceful mountain atmosphere relieves stress of body and mind, letting people immerse themselves in the leisurely and tranquil rural charm. #ChinaStreetView #DrivingInChina #ChinaTravel #RuralChina #RuralZhejiang #RuralHangzhou #ZhejiangTravel #HangzhouTravel