Depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the scenery on the ride to Hangzhou. Listen as your guide explains the culture of Chinese Tea. Once arrived at Hangzhou, program begins in West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hangzhou, originally constructed as a park for the emperor and dotted with pagodas, the park offers a wonderful example of Chinese landscape architecture. You will enjoy the most famous Hangzhou food nearby the lake. After lunch you will move on to visit the Tea Museum and go to Long Jing village where one of the most famous green teas - Dragon Well Green Tea is grown. You will also visit the tea garden where the Chinese emperor owns, learn how Dragon Well Green Tea is fired in a wok. During this unique day trip, You’ll learn about tea in Chinese history and culture, learn the tricks behind making a great cup of Chinese tea and have a taste of the most famous green tea. Customize your itinerary according to your interests and relish the flexibility of this private tour; venture to restaurants recommended by your guide for lunch (own expense) and then return to your private vehicle after a full day of Hangzhou exploration. Bid your guide farewell at your Shanghai hotel, where the tour concludes.
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Acquire foundational knowledge regarding various teas, their cultivation methods, culinary and ceremonial applications, as well as the finer points of distinguishing teas. Nestled in the productive delta region to the southwest of Shanghai, the city of Hangzhou is celebrated for its distinct kind of green tea, which is the most widely drunk tea in China. Hangzhou also boasts a leading tea research facility, making it an ideal locale for delving into and tasting teas.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
