In-Depth Hangzhou 1-Day Longjing Tea Tour: Hands-on Experience & Optional Drone Photography

Morning | Enter the World of Longjing Tea

Your experience begins with a private transfer from your hotel to Hangzhou's famous tea region. As you leave the city behind, the landscape slowly changes into peaceful tea-covered hills, bamboo forests, and traditional villages.

Along the way, your guide will introduce the fascinating history of Longjing Tea, including its connection with Chinese emperors, ancient tea traditions, and the important role tea has played in Hangzhou's culture.

Explore the China National Tea Museum and Chinese Tea Heritage

Visit the China National Tea Museum, located among peaceful bamboo forests and tea gardens near West Lake. More than just a museum, it offers a deeper understanding of China's long tea tradition and the important role tea has played in Chinese life for centuries.

During your visit, you will discover:

• The history of Chinese tea and how tea culture has developed over thousands of years.

• The differences between China's major tea varieties and their unique flavors.

• Traditional tea-making techniques and the customs behind Chinese tea appreciation.

• The connection between tea, nature, and the daily lifestyle of local people.

Through the exhibits, gardens, and tea culture displays, you will gain a better understanding that Chinese tea is not only about drinking tea, but also about tradition, craftsmanship, and a way of living.

Discover the Legend of Hangzhou's 18 Imperial Tea Trees

Visit the famous 18 Imperial Tea Trees, a historic symbol of Hangzhou's Longjing Tea culture. According to local tradition, these tea trees were personally recognized by Emperor Qianlong during his visit to Hangzhou and became imperial tribute trees, making this area one of the most treasured sites in Longjing Tea history.

Walk through the peaceful tea terraces, enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, and discover how premium Longjing Tea is carefully grown, harvested, and crafted. Surrounded by centuries-old tea traditions, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the connection between tea, nature, and the local lifestyle that has made Longjing Tea famous for generations.

Enjoy a Local Lunch in a Local Tea Village

After exploring the tea gardens, enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch in a peaceful Longjing tea village surrounded by green hills and tea fields. This is a chance to slow down and experience the local lifestyle while enjoying authentic Hangzhou cuisine.

The meal features fresh local ingredients and classic Jiangnan flavors, with tea culture naturally reflected in the dining experience. Sitting among the tea gardens, you can enjoy not only the food, but also the relaxing atmosphere and connection between tea, nature, and daily life in Hangzhou.

Make Your Own Longjing Tea in Meijiawu Village

Step into Meijiawu Tea Village, one of Hangzhou's most famous Longjing tea-producing areas. Surrounded by green tea fields and mountain scenery, you will experience the traditional tea-making process and discover the craftsmanship behind every cup of Longjing Tea.

Enjoy a unique hands-on experience:

• Dress as a local tea farmer and pick fresh tea leaves (seasonal availability). Carry a bamboo basket, walk through the tea fields, and experience the traditional way of harvesting Longjing Tea.

• Learn how Longjing Tea is made with local tea makers, from fresh leaves to the traditional pan-firing process that creates its special aroma and flavor.

• Brew and taste your own Longjing Tea while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the tea village.

To make the experience even more memorable, you can also enjoy a Hanfu photo experience among the tea gardens and capture beautiful moments surrounded by the green hills. Drone photography can also be arranged to record your unique tea village experience in Hangzhou.

More than just tasting tea, this experience allows you to connect with the local lifestyle, traditional craftsmanship, and the cultural heritage behind Longjing Tea.

Return Transfer After a Tea Culture Experience

After a full day exploring Hangzhou's tea culture, your private guide and driver will take you back to your hotel.

From walking through the peaceful tea fields to learning traditional tea-making techniques and tasting freshly prepared Longjing tea, this experience allows you to discover the deep connection between Hangzhou' s natural landscape, tea traditions, and local culture.