Travel in China
Walk from Longjing village into the terraced fields, visit the Tea Museum, then taste tea in a farmhouse.
Suggested Itinerary
- Longjing village
Arrive at the village and walk through the tea shops and farmhouses. - The terraced fields
Follow the paths into the surrounding hillsides of tea terraces. - Tea tasting
Return to the village for a tasting session in a farmer's courtyard.
What to See
The Tea Terraces
Rows of waist-high tea bushes climbing the hills - the signature Longjing view.
The Dragon Well Spring
The ancient spring that gives the tea its name.
The China National Tea Museum
Free museum with exhibitions on tea history, cultivation and ceremony.
The Pan-Firing Woks
Watch the tea masters hand-fire the leaves - a skill that takes years to master.
The Hugong Temple
A small temple on the hillside above the village, associated with the Qianlong Emperor.
The Farmer's Courtyards
Tea served at wooden tables in the farmers' homes - the authentic experience.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Farmhouse tea and snacks
Tea served with traditional snacks in the farmers' courtyards.
Longjing village restaurants
Several restaurants serving Hangzhou cuisine with tea-infused dishes.
The tea-infused dishes
Try the Longjing shrimp - river shrimp stir-fried with fresh tea leaves.
West Lake restaurants
Return to the lake for lakeside dining.
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