One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour

4.9 (98 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Dragon Well (Longjing) tea is the most famous green tea in China, and it is also ranked No. 1 among China's top 10 teas. Hangzhou, as the birth place of Dragon Well tea, is full of tea culture. If you are a tea fan, this tea culture tour will thoroughly satisfy your thirst. You will have the chance to enter a tea plantation and pick tea-leaves, visit a tea farmer's house and stir-fry tea, learn the art of tea-making, and taste local tea snacks. This is all combined with a West Lake cruise.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Trippest Travel

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Traditional Chinese lunch.
Included: All entrance tickets as listed in the itinerary.
Included: Well-trained, versatile and knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
Included: Bottled water.
Included: Your own chauffeured and comfortable vehicle, chosen for ample space.
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hangzhou

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (recommended).
Not included: Airport transfer.
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 hours Admission included

You'll be picked up in the morning from your hotel/ train station, and drive to the place of origin of the best Dragon Well tea – Meijiawu Tea Village. A local tea specialist will welcome you with bamboo baskets, and accompany you to the tea plantation. Your first task will be to choose appropriate tea leaves and pick them in the right way. After tea-picking, the tea specialist will take you home and show you the process of stir-frying tea. This process dehydrates the leaves and helps preserve their beautiful green color. If you like, you can have a go—be careful, though, the huge iron pot is very hot (around 200℃). The tea specialist will show you the art of the tea ceremony, and introduce you to the proper way to taste tea.
National Tea Museum

one hour Admission included

After saying goodbye to the tea village, you'll visit the China National Tea Museum. This is China's only museum dedicated to tea. There you will see tea exhibits and precious teaware, and will learn about the general history and classification of tea. Musuem is closed on Mondays.
West Lake (Xi Hu)

2 hours Admission included

In the afternoon have a relaxing visit to West Lake, one of the major landmarks of Hangzhou. Stroll alongside the lake, and take a cruise to Fairy Island.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Xinyi Holiday Hotel
Ziyou e Home Express Hotel
Zhejiang New Century Hotel
Zuyiwang Apartment Hotel Hangzhou Zijingge
Yitel Zhige Wenyi Road Cuiyuan
Zhejiang International Hotel
Xishang Hotel
Xinyue Holiday Hotel
ZJRenShou Hotel
Zhejiang Media Hotel
Yuechen Hotel
Yuanjia Motel

and 1,009 more pickup points

Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within centrally locationl in Hangzhou city or train station. Please tell us your hotel/accommodation name, address and phone number at the time of booking.

Using your ticket

1. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

2. In the evening (between 6-8 pm) the day before departure, your tour guide will contact you via your hotel to confirm the exact pick-up time for the next day.

Contact our customer service number for more assistance.

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WhatsApp/Mobile: +86 188 0773 4970
Email: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
You will receive details about tour guide and exact pickup time in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. We try to meet individual requirement but can NOT 100% satisfy. Thank you for your understanding.
If you want to be picked up from Hangzhou Train Stations, please enter your train details at the time of booking.

Options

Pickup from HZ Dong Station

No shopping, no hidden cost: All inclusive private tour. No shopping and no hidden cost.

Duration: 8 hours

Traditional Chinese Lunch

Licensed vehicles: Private air-conditioned and qualified tourism licensed vehicle with big windows and ample space, varies from 5-/7-/18-seater.

Pickup from HZ Railway Station: Free pickup/drop-off from/at Main Station and Hangzhou Dong Station. Please tell us your train information after booking.

Pickup included
Pickup from hotels in Hangzhou

No shopping, no hidden cost: All inclusive private tour. No shopping and no hidden cost.

Duration: 8 hours

Traditional Chinese Lunch

Licensed vehicles: Private air-conditioned and qualified tour licensed vehicle with big windows and ample space, varies from 5-/7-/18-seater.

Pickup from Hangzhou hotels: Pickup from hotels in central Hangzhou. Please tell us your hotel information after booking.

Pickup included