A Two-Day Immersive Journey into Hangzhou’s Tea Culture and Hidden Tea Hills

This 2-day private tour takes you deep into Hangzhou’s most iconic and lesser-known tea mountain regions, combining scenic landscapes, cultural heritage, and authentic local experiences. From the birthplace of Longjing Tea in Longjing Village to tranquil bamboo valleys, ancient temples, and hidden tea terraces, this journey offers a comprehensive exploration of China’s most famous tea culture.

With visits to classic highlights and off-the-beaten-path tea villages, along with opportunities for tea tasting and cultural learning, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, more authentic connection with Hangzhou beyond the usual sights.

Tour Highlights

Explore the Birthplace of Longjing Tea in Longjing Village

Walk through historic tea fields and traditional villages where generations of farmers have cultivated and handcrafted China’s most famous green tea.

Private guide exploring Longjing tea culture and plantations in Hangzhou

Wander the Scenic Valleys of Jiuxi

Discover the beauty of Nine Streams and Eighteen Gullies, with bamboo forests, flowing streams, and peaceful hiking trails.

Private guide exploring Jiuxi scenic valleys and streams in Hangzhou

Experience Authentic Tea Culture and Tasting

Join a casual tea tasting session and learn about tea picking, processing, and the traditions behind Longjing tea.

Private guide experiencing traditional tea culture and tasting in Hangzhouu

Stroll Through Osmanthus Hills in Manjuelong

Enjoy quiet forest paths, seasonal flowers, and panoramic views of West Lake in one of Hangzhou’s most charming hillside areas.

Private guide exploring Manjuelong osmanthus hills in Hangzhou

Visit the Famous Hupao Spring

Experience the unique tradition of brewing Longjing tea with pure spring water at one of China’s most renowned natural springs.

Private guide at Hupao Spring historic site in Hangzhou

Discover Spiritual Serenity at Faxi Temple

Explore a peaceful Buddhist temple surrounded by tea gardens and bamboo groves, offering a tranquil cultural experience.

Private guide at Faxi Temple peaceful forest setting in Hangzhou

Learn at the National Tea Research Institute

Gain deeper insight into tea science, cultivation, and the heritage of Chinese tea culture.

Private guide learning at National Tea Research Institute in Hangzhou

Capture Scenic Views at Guangming Reservoir

Enjoy stunning reflections of tea hills on calm waters, perfect for photography and relaxation.

Private guide exploring Guangming Reservoir scenic landscape

Relax at Maojiabu by West Lake

End your journey in a quiet lakeside tea landscape, known for its poetic scenery and iconic lone tree photo spot.

Private guide exploring Maojiabu scenic area near West Lake

Day 01 :

Jiuxi, Longjing Village, Manjuelong & Hupao Park | Classic Core Tea Mountain

HighlightsYour private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, Hangzhou railway station or the airport, and start your exclusive tea culture journey in Hangzhou’s most iconic tea mountain areas.

In the morning, head to Jiuxi & Longjing Village, the birthplace of premium West Lake Longjing Tea. Wander along crystal-clear mountain streams, lush bamboo forests and shaded hiking paths known as Nine Streams and Eighteen Gullies. Walk deep into the terraced tea fields, admire the rolling green tea hills, and explore the original ancient tea village where local farmers have planted and handmade Longjing tea for centuries. You can join a casual tea tasting session and learn about the picking and frying skills of famous Chinese green tea.

In the afternoon, continue to Manjuelong and Hupao Park. Stroll through quiet osmanthus forests and peaceful mountain trails with panoramic views of West Lake. Visit the famous Hupao Spring, honored as one of China’s top renowned springs, and experience the classic local custom of brewing authentic Longjing tea with pure Hupao spring water. Enjoy fresh mountain air, elegant garden scenery and tranquil natural surroundings away from the crowded downtown area.

After a relaxing full-day exploration of classic tea landscapes, return to your accommodation and enjoy a free leisure evening.

Day 02 :

Faxi Temple, Tea Research Institute, Longwu Tea Village, Guangming Reservoir & Maojiabu | In-depth Tea Culture & Secret Hidden Tea Hills

After breakfast, your private guide and driver will take you to discover the cultural and lesser-known tea mountain gems of Hangzhou.

Begin your day with a visit to Faxi Temple and the National Tea Research Institute. Explore the peaceful ancient Buddhist temple surrounded by dense tea gardens and bamboo groves, appreciate delicate traditional architecture and serene spiritual atmosphere. Then visit the professional tea research base to gain systematic knowledge about tea planting, tea science development and Chinese tea culture inheritance.

Next, drive to Longwu Tea Village and Guangming Temple Reservoir, the largest original ecological tea planting zone in Hangzhou. Marvel at endless layers of tea terraces, take photos by the mirror-like reservoir with stunning mountain reflections, and experience the real daily lifestyle of local tea farmers in a quiet countryside setting.

Before the tour ends, stop at Maojiabu, a hidden poetic waterfront tea garden near West Lake. Walk along gentle lakeside paths, encounter the popular lone tree photo spot surrounded by green tea fields, and enjoy slow-paced natural scenery with strong Jiangnan charm.

At the end of the two-day private tea mountain journey, your guide and driver will safely transfer you back to your hotel, Hangzhou railway station or the airport according to your travel arrangement.

2-Day Private Tour: Hangzhou Tea Mountain

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A Two-Day Immersive Journey into Hangzhou’s Tea Culture and Hidden Tea Hills

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