Xiaohangkeng Camp Anji By La Design

“Anji never lacks for campsites, since villages withadvantaged resources have spontaneously set up lots ofcampsites, among which XIAOHANGKENG, a secret base inXiayang Village, distinguishes itself from the others forits favorable environment. ”The designer introduced when we were amazed at thepicturesque village upon arriving at the XIAOHANGKENG. Accustomed to the dull urban life surrounded by dense tallbuildings and gorgeous neon lights, we felt refreshed andcomfortable when stepping into the mountains, which made usfull of expectations for the upgraded landscape. Nearby was the gurgling water and the quiet bamboo forest; inthe distance were cattle and sheep roaming on the meadows. In the gentle breeze, we could even smell the fragrance ofthe green grass. “Come and have a look! ” Under the guidance of the designer,we walked into the brand new XIAOHANGKENG Camp, where we puton the headphones and listened to a light-hearted song,indulging ourselves in the sound and nature. In an era that advocates “carbon neutrality” and “ecologicalcivilization construction”, ecological camps have become atrend. From the very beginning, the designers hoped to upgrade thelandscape through a modest intervention. Therefore, theyjust equipped the camp with basic functions, upgraded thesecurity and service, and left the rest in its naturalstate. Following the designer, we walked up along a winding mountainroad. Coming into sight was a thatched pavilion that acts asthe entrance to the No. 2 XIAOHANGKENG Camp. Along the road were clusters of Chinese pennisetumflourishing like golden ears of wheat, warm and healing. “The first time we set foot in the site, I was touched by thepower of the wild,” explained the designer, “especially theclusters of green bristlegrass interspersed among meadowsand marshes, which make you feel relaxed in the settingsun. ”“So we planted similar fuzzy Chinese pennisetum at theentrance to continue that feeling. ” Right at that moment, inthe light and shadow, clusters of Chinese pennisetum weregently swaying in the breeze. Talking and walking, we made our way inwards along agravel-paved path that led us to the central tent area. Inlaid in green grass were smooth and shiny caesious stones. According to the introduction, the central tent area, locatedin the center of XIAOHANGKENG, is a public service area,where the designer reorganized the space and completed thefunctions of the campsite. On the other side is a large area of lawn for camping, wherethe fresh green makes us feel comfortable. “Walking or sitting on the open lawn is free of burden evenin the midst of the pandemic. ”We totally agreed. Looking around, we were attracted by the fire on the lawn,around which are wooden benches engraved with rings ofgrowth, creating an atmosphere of forest. Along the lakefront, a tent was set up, by which someone wassitting on a hammock chair and drinking a cup of coffee. ”“XIAOHANGKENG has already been a famous campsite. So what areyour expectations for this upgrade? ” We asked. “The campsite was originally a terrace land left over decadesago, so there were some potential safety hazards. Therefore,we have to ensure the security and comfort of visitorsfirst. Besides, we hope to upgrade the environment, allowingvisitors to enjoy beautiful flowers in spring, green grassin summer, yellow leaves in autumn and white snow in winter. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and meadows, it will be adream world welcoming visitors in all seasons. ” Beside us are Chinese silvergrass and pennisetum interspersedamong stones, looking friendly and lovely. Walking through the central tent area into the woods, wefound the footpath here was unique and interesting. Along the way, the creaking of the planks, the steps and thegravels seemed to tell a story of the countryside. It is not difficult to find that the designers ofXIAOHANGKENG have tried to reduce the artificial traces, andon the other hand, they maximally explored the inclusivenessof the landscape and the value of the land. As small white tents came into sight one by one, we knew thatwe arrived at the real “living area”, where we took thechance to have an interview with the designer about theplanning and arrangements of the tent area. “Actually, the core area of the camp is generally dividedinto the self-built area, the tent experience area and thecentral tent area. Among them, the most distinctive andconvenient is the tent experience area which will cater to awider range of people. “We positioned the tents according to the terrace terrain,not only ensuring the view of each tent but also keepingtheir privacy. Every tent is well equipped with an airconditioner, a refrigerator, a bluetooth speaker and ambientlights. “Moreover, we have prepared almost everything includingtoiletries, towels, mosquito repellent, eye masks, earplugsand slippers.