Other reviewers are right about where to go if you speak English (Sara, Room 2133). The booth was tough to find, but we did it. Her mother was there and we started tea with her (non-English), but we figured it was the best because it...More

I have been in this shop for several times. I don’t know whether I am there for the tea or just for some relaxing informative time with the shop owner. Because every time I visit, she shared so much knowledge about tea with me and...More

We made our first visit to Tianshan Tea City on Sunday and had a great time tasting a nice selection of teas as well as learning about their brewing guidelines, drinking benefits, taste nuances, cultivation and anything else you can think of! We were grateful...More

I visited Tianshan last month on the recommendation of a colleague who’s a fluent Chinese speaker and expert on Chinese tea. Searching the reviews, I decided to visit Susie at 1051 given that I speak no Chinese and she was reviewed as being fluent in...More

Went there last year and returned last week. I recommend seeing Susie in stall 1051 on the first floor. She is an expert in tea, she speaks English very well, and is a kind and patient salesperson ! The first time I went there last...More

Great place to buy tea from all over China at a range of prices and qualities. Have an idea of what you want to buy before going. Few vendors speak a lot of English, so maybe learn a few basic phrases to do with tea...More

I was fortunate enough to have someone take me to this place while I visited Shanghai's sites. I am into loose tea so thought I knew what to expect and or buy. I was totally blown away by this very understated tea market. It was...More