Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
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Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
By Hangzhou Travel Agency
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Well, Hangzhou is the home of Longjing(Dragon-well) green tea. Tea is an important contribute to human's life. It is pleasant to see the tea plantation to understand the tea culture:
How do people pick up the tea leaves?
Why they still use hand to fry the leaves in the wok?
Why the first cup they only put a little water to make the tea?
What time is the best time to drink a cup of tea?
What health benifits we can get from drinking green tea?
All those questions will be answered by your spot understanding.
Authentic, breath-taking view make the tour well worth your trip to Hangzhou.
* Discover the beautiful countryside surrounding Hangzhou on a private tour
* Hotel pick-up and drop-off, and round-trip vehicle transfer included
* Visit the Dragon Well Tea Village, and learn how to pick tea with authentic tools
* Stop for a traditional tea house and take part in a tea ceremony
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
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Duration: 2–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, French
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Tea Picking fee, Tea ceremony and pack and bring your picked tea leaves home
- Hotel pick-up and Drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private tour
- Private transfer
- Entry/Admission - Hangzhou Longjingshan Tea Cultural Village
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Any hotel in Hangzhou
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Hangzhou railway station
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 87936P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 87936P3
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Itinerary
- 1You are going to see the Dragon-well, which is also the name of the Longjing Tea. After that, you will see the beautiful tea plantation. You may also join tea picker to pluck some fresh tea leaves. Then, visit the tea roasting center to see how we make the fresh tea leaves into dry tea. Then, taste a cup of tea.
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- Sri L0 contributionsBeen here since 20 daysIts amazing as t comprises numerous temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens and ornamental trees, as well as causeways and artificial islands.Written August 5, 2024
- Florence Y0 contributionsWill definitely recommend to friendsGreat service and knowledgeable guide plus friendly and accommodating driver. They were very prompt and responsive.Written June 16, 2024
- NR0830 contributionsChinese VeniceIt was a little bit crowded at that time due to public holidays in China, but totaly worth 2 hrs drive from Hangzhou. Very well preserved ancient Chinese rural village. Good for taking pictures in traditional attires)Written March 2, 2024
- BeggarChief0 contributionsOne of the highlight of my trip3 words. Breathtaking views, rich heritage and memories of a life time. I like the tranquility spots and also some touristy spots as well.Written October 7, 2023
- RainbowApolly0 contributionsA seamless holiday booking experienceTwo foreigners from Hangzhou, we’re delighted to recommend the wonderfully efficient tour agent services of Forrest! From our personal experience, it won't be necessary to explain your requirements more than once, and his expertise and experience ensure the best possible travel options from which to choose.👍 Enlisting Forrest’s support for the first time to book our holiday in SanYa, we specified dates, preferred flight times, and our desired hotel. Within less than an hour, he had expertly arranged a package that saved us roughly two thousand RMB on flights and about three thousand RMB on our hotel stay (compared to what it would've cost us to book arrangements on our own through qunar and other booking apps). (For what it's worth, we began searching for the best options about a month and a half prior to our planned departure date). 🏝 Before our flight, Forrest apprised us of all relevant COVID-related travel regulations we would be dealing with, as well as luggage limitations. As soon as we landed in SanYa, we received a message from him asking how the flight had gone and if everything had proceeded to plan upon arrival. An hour later, he similarly checked in to confirm that we had safely arrived at our hotel, and to confirm that our seafront view was to our liking. Very impressed by such attention to detail! Thanks to Forrest, all aspects of our travel and hotel accomodation have gone smoothly and without a hitch, and we've been both highly grateful and satisfied as a result. Very much looking forward to again booking a seamless holiday experience through Forrest! 💯Written July 5, 2022
- Zygote230 contributionsMorning Tea at the Tea plantation.From pick up to drop off at the end of the tour the experience was professional, engaging and relaxing. Forrest is a true gentleman who engages his clients at all times during the experience. He has an in depth knowledge of the area and is full of interesting anecdotes. We drove from the east side of Hangzhou at our pick up point to the far side of WestLake and the Tea villages ...all the while Forrest kept us informed about local history and interesting points for future visits. The Tea village itself is beautiful and we were swiftly put to work picking the new leaves. The scenery here is quite something and we were lucky I guess that it was the end of the picking season as there were few other people here with us. We visited a number of spots around the village including the original 18 tea trees and associated buildings. Towards the end of the tour we stopped off at Green Tea restaurant where we had an incredible lunch before being dropped off back in town. I can happily recommend Forrest and have kept in contact with a view to future tours as well as just organising general travel whilst I am here in China. Quality assured.Written June 17, 2022
- craftcl750 contributionsMesmerized in HongchunWe had an amazing experience exploring the Yellow Mountains. The whole tour was fantastic. When we arrived, we stayed in a small village that was very scenic. Forrest guided us all they way through the mountain explaining all the important artifacts and history of items. We also enjoyed beautiful waterfalls on Lover's Way and the hot springs nearby. This was definitely a trip to remember and all at such a great price!!!Written June 14, 2022
- F2018VIshaunas0 contributionsI have found my travel agency while in China!!I have only been in Hangzhou for 4 months and have seen so much thanks to this incredible man FORREST!! He goes above and beyond your expectations on his tours and makes you feel so incredibly special. He is very punctual and always make sure that all needs are met on your journey. This particular tour, we visited the beautuful West Lake for lunch and the Tea Village/Fields. Forrest shared so much history, facts and culture with my collegues and I. A fun filled day indeed. I have used this travel agency a few other times to include a wonderful 3-day tour to Yellow Mountain, Hongcun Village, the hot springs, and Love Valley waterfall. This tour is a must as well. Thanks for the experience! HIghly recommended for singles, groups, families and children.Written June 12, 2022
- 1988-Braham0 contributions開心的旅遊這次旅遊,我們全家都很開心,感謝導遊的陪伴和周到的安排,我們还會回來。Wezhen is so pretty, I can't like it any more. Once you there , you never leave.Written March 19, 2021
- 1988-Braham0 contributionsAn amazing show.The show was astonishing, we got a great to fully appreciate view the whole stage. We also had a very nice dinner at Green Tea restaurant. Worth any penny.Written March 18, 2021
- Amaxing_3340 contributionsNice tour.Wuzhen- the Venice in the east. I enjoyed the traditional houses built along the river and the peaceful life style. What's more, they got many nice halls to display the original workshops. The night view in West Part is really unique.Written March 17, 2021
- Jackson8890120 contributionsA must see in the world.I was lucky to see the sea of clouds and sunrise. Also a night stayed at Honcun ancient village is very authentic. All of those were well arranged by Hangzhou travel agency. Thanks a lot.Written March 11, 2021
- Dennis B0 contributionsExcellentForest was a great guide with lots of good stories about tales and legends of ancient Hangzhou. Enjoyable for both parents and kids!Written August 6, 2020
- 246StephenC0 contributionsVery good performanceThis hour-long show is the highlight of the Songcheng tour. It is a very large scale performance featuring acrobats, dancers, live horses, laser, and even a water flooding scene. It is very captivating and enjoyable. The dancers and acrobats are world-class. The props are also very impressive. The show showcases the grandeur of the Song Dynasty and briefly explains the history and mythology of Hangzhou. You will have a better appreciation of Leifeng Tower and Broken Bridge of the West Lake after watching the show.Written August 2, 2020
- Ailee-Penang0 contributionsBest Tour Guide in ChinaWe had a wonderful day with Forrest as our guide and driver. He is a very nice and punctually guide. I am very lucky to meet him in China. Thanks a lotWritten February 4, 2020
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Stuttgart, Germany696 contributions
Today we took a tour with Forrest to the Longjing Tea Plantage and the Hangzhou Tea Museum. Forrest picked us up at our hotel at our convenient time and took us to the Longjing tea plantages to pick our own tea. He studied Tourism and English and gave us excellent English explanations about tea and the history of Hangzhou. Afterwards we visited the state-owned Tea House where we enjoyed Longjing Tea of highest quality and could also buy some tea. In the end we visited the Hangzhou Tea Museum, which is very recommendable, too. If wished he also has some great recommendations for affordable, local restaurants. Forrest was reachable via WeChat for us (just search his number) and fully adapted the program and timing to our needs. We can absolutely recommend his service.
Written August 9, 2020
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Rosita O
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Jul 2024 • Family
The tea farm tour was an amazing and fun experience. We got way more than we expected, with a tea leaf picking experience as well as roasting the tea on top of touring the farm.
Our guide Forest was super nice and friendly. He came on time to pick us up from our hotel. He told us stories along the way. The van was spacious and clean. Overall an excellent experience. 100% worth it. We highly recommend it.
Our guide Forest was super nice and friendly. He came on time to pick us up from our hotel. He told us stories along the way. The van was spacious and clean. Overall an excellent experience. 100% worth it. We highly recommend it.
Written August 4, 2024
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Sara D
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Jan 2020 • Couples
We had a great tour of local tea culture and history with Forrest. Forrest was punctual and very professional. We enjoyed the tea plantation and the National tea museum, along with the tea tasting. Forrest was very kind and took us to Linglin temple and lent us his umbrella at the end of our time together. Highly recommend this tour!
Written January 3, 2020
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Las Vegas, NV8 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
This tour is beyond my expectation. I saw such a beautiful tea plantation and plucked tea leaves in person. I had a great guide Forrest, he was so attentive and knowledgeable. I would recommend his service if you happen to go to Hangzhou.
Written March 13, 2021
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meike w
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Oct 2024 • Family
Super nice experience visiting tea business not too far from Gangzhou! We were picked up at the hotel by Forrest, who speaks excellent English, is super kind and knows a lot about the area here. We were able to go into the fields to pick some leaves - then learned how to roast them, followed by tasting some excellent fresh green tea. Would definitely recommend!
Written October 25, 2024
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Keinicke01
Sant Adria de Besos, Spain42 contributions
It was an extraordinary authentic experience to go in the fields and pick our own tea leafs and afterwards experience the whole production’s process and taste the green tea and learn about the healthy effects. We had the sweetest guide and driver named Forrest who had huge knowledge and we enjoyed his company very much
Written July 26, 2024
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Daniel H
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It was an awesome experience, especially pleased with our tourguide Forest, who was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to take great pictures of us. And you get the option to buy tea to bring home.
Written July 6, 2024
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Cactusgod
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Jul 2019 • Friends
Our tour guide Forrest was absolutely fantastic, he spoke excellent English and gave us a specular tour with great informations. He was also very personable and humor. The straw hat and the secret hiking trails Forrest provided were very unexpected and amazing. We were blown away by the beauty of the Terraced tea filed and would highly recommend this tour.
Written July 27, 2019
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Carmen A
Miami, FL2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
It was my first time in China on business and I managed to book a tour with Forest for the weekend. My coworker and I got to see a tea plantation and learn about the health benefits of green tea , it was a spectacular experience with the most breathtaking views . Afterwards we also got to walk through the bamboo forest which was so peaceful . I enjoyed Forest company very much and we also learned about his personal life and about Chinese customs and culture . He’s also flexible if you have any specific places in mind you want to see. If you are in Hangzhou it’s definitely worth booking him !!
Written June 16, 2019
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Kirsten E
5 contributions
Forrest showed us an excellent 2 days around Hangzhou. He speaks great English, is knowledgeable about the culture and history of the places we visited, and is good fun. He was very personable and really understood what we wanted out of our tour - he got the balance spot on. Highly recommended.
Written April 7, 2019
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