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Tea Experiences in Hangzhou
The streets of Hangzhou are lined with tea houses, the surrounding hills blanketed in rolling green-tea plantations. Famous for its valuable Longjing tea, the city has a history of tea production dating back over 1,500 years. Here are the best experiences to dive deep into Hangzhou’s tea culture.
Learn about China’s tea heritage at the China National Tea Museum in Longjing.
See where some of the most expensive teas are grown at the Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes.
Practice the proper methods for picking, roasting, and tasting Chinese tea.
Soak up the scenery in and around Dragon Well Tea Village, known for its terraced tea fields.
Sit down for a local lunch in the home of a Hangzhou tea farmer.
Sample several fragrant teas at the Meijiawu Tea Culture Village near West Lake.
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Hangzhou Day Tour of West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village & Hefang Street
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Set out on a scenic drive around Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed landscapes on this private full-day sightseeing tour and enjoy a fully-customizable itinerary. Cruise around the mist-shrouded West Lake, one of China’s most memorable natural wonders, and stroll around the Flower Harbor Park. Visit the famous Lingyin Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village and stop for lunch in a local family home (own expense).
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$153.38
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$153.38
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Private Hangzhou Tour of West Lake, Guo Garden, Tea Platation & Hefang Street
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Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary during this full-day private tour of Hangzhou. Explore the region around West Lake, including an optional private boat ride and a tea ceremony at the Meijiawu Tea Village. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or visit a local farmer's home for a homecooked meal (own expense).
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$135.00
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$135.00
Price varies by group size
One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour
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Enjoy a private tour that showcases the fine tea of Hangzhou along with top attractions in the area. Start with a boat cruise on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to Lingyin Temple, known for impressive Buddha statues, and see the caves of Flying Peak, which also has hundreds of statues. After lunch, discover one of the region’s most famous teas, dragowell tea, also known as longjing tea. Visit the China National Tea Museum and Meijiawu Tea Village to learn about the renowned tea’s production.
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$190.73
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$190.73
Price varies by group size
1-day Village Tea Picking, Roasting & Serving Guided Private Tour from Hangzhou
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Learn all about how tea is grown and served, and explore one of the prettiest corners of the Chinese countryside, on this private, full-day tour from Hangzhou. Meet your guide directly at your local hotel in the morning, and travel to the Dragon Well Tea Village, located beyond city limits. You’ll immerse yourself in the verdant scenery, will learn how to pick and prepare tea, and will enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch. Then, take part in a classical tea ceremony and performance.
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$243.71
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$243.71
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Hangzhou Half Day Buddhism and Tea Culture Tour
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Discover Hangzhou’s signature green tea, Dragon Well, and an ancient Buddhist temple on this private tour, available in morning or afternoon options to suit your schedule. There’s no need to worry about the language barrier and taxis: Your guide collects you from your hotel or the station, whisks you to 1,500-year-old Lingyin Temple, then introduces you to a farmer in Meijiawu Tea Village to learn the art of tea.
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$121.00
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$121.00
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4-Day Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake and Longjing Tea Plantation
Soak up the scenery around Hangzhou on this private 4-day tour, including accommodation and meals. Make the most of your private guide as you stroll down the lively Qinghefang Ancient Street and get a taste of local culture with a tour of the Longjing Tea Plantation. Admire landmarks like the Six Harmonies Pagoda, looking out over the Qiantang River, then enjoy a cruise around the glittering waters of the West Lake.
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$785.33
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$785.33
Price varies by group size