Mukeng Zhuhai Bamboo Forest

Mukeng Zhuhai Bamboo Forest is 1.5km southeast in Tachuan, 4 km away from Hongcun Village, 15 km away from the north of Yi County in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. Mukeng is actually a collective name of the surrounding area, including Mukeng Village, the nearby bamboo forest, nearby valleys, etc. Mukeng is in the front gate of Taoyuanshan Village and the first stockaded village to Yi County from Huangshan. This place is famous for its giant bamboo forest. This forest, called Mukeng Zhuhai (木坑竹海 in Chinese) or “Mukeng Bamboo Sea”, and the nearby village of Hongcun are sites where many of the scenes in the popular movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon were filmed. The movie won four Oscars at the 73rd annual Academy Awards. It is also the first Chinese movie that won Oscar.

Main Attractions

Xiuniu Lake – Located near the entrance of the scenic area, this crystal-clear emerald lake mirrors the surrounding bamboo groves and rolling hills, creating a picture-perfect scene like a giant piece of jade. A viewing platform and lakeside walkway allow visitors to fully appreciate the tranquil beauty and fresh air.
 

Bamboo Sea Trail – Following the winding path deep into the bamboo forest, visitors can immerse themselves in a world of lush greenery. Towering bamboo stalks with thick joints and vibrant leaves line both sides of the trail, forming a vast green ocean. Walking here feels like stepping into a hidden paradise far from the noise of the outside world.
 

Viewing Platform – Perched high above the scenic area, this is the best spot to take in panoramic views of the endless bamboo sea. From here, the emerald waves of bamboo stretch for miles, rolling like green tides. On clear days, distant mountains and villages come into view, creating a truly magnificent sight.
 

Mukeng Village – A typical Huizhou-style ancient village, Mukeng Village preserves many well-kept residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties. With its whitewashed walls, black-tiled roofs, and elegantly upturned eaves, the village has a charming and authentic atmosphere. Narrow, winding alleys paved with ancient stone slabs invite visitors to stroll through and experience the traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage of Huizhou.

How to Visit

Mukeng Zhuhai is also called" Green Drip Valley", which is 6km deep and surrounded by giant bamboos. The bamboo woods are green and fresh. There are not too many visitors, so it is very quiet and relaxing. In nice weather, you can even get a chance to see Cloud Sea like that in the Yellow Mountain. This place is a wild profusion of vegetation and a shape like gold funnel, which has a good moral of Fengshui for it gathers money. There is a village named Mukeng Village inside the Bamboo Forest, which is also a highlight of your trip.
 

The touring route in Mukeng Zhuhai Bamboo Forest Scenic Spot (consisting of Xi Hai Area, Mukeng Village and Nan Hai Area) is in circular. Usually, visitors enter to Xi Hai area first, then walk to the viewing platforms to overlook the beautiful scenery of Bamboo Forest and Mukeng Village first, then hiking downtown the mountain to Mukeng Village. Passing by the village and walk forward, you will reach Nan Hai Area, where is a small valley. There is a small lake, and you can walk along the lakeside to reach the exit of the scenic spot.

If you want to see the most beautiful view of the bamboo forest, you’d better come in summer (June to August), when the bamboo leaves are in densest. As Mukeng Zhuhai Bamboo Forest is sited on the way to Hongcun Village from Huangshan, so you can add it into your tour itinerary if you plan to visit Hongcun Village and it wouldn’t take too much time. 
 

Travel Guide

【Chinese name】: 木坑竹海
【Opening hours】: 7:00am - 5:30pm. 
【How to get to Mukeng Zhuhai Bamboo Forest in Huangshan】: Mukeng Zhuhai Bamboo Forest is only about 4 kilometers away from Hongcun Village. You may rent a local motorcycle from Hongcun Village to get there, which may take 15 minutes. Or you may walk from Hongcun Village for about 30 minutes. If you start traveling from Huangshan, you may take a bus from Tuxi Bus Station to reach Hongcun Village first, then transfer to Mukeng Zhuhai by local motorcycle or walking.