Private Tour

Day Tour to Discover the Secrets of Hangzhou's Tea Culture

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

There is no better place to experience the best green tea, Longjing in Hangzhou than other places in China. Hangzhou is the home of tea and silk. Longjing tea is considered the best green tea in China. Enjoy a 6-hour tour accompanied by your knowledgeable guide and skillful driver, visit the National Tea Museum, Tea Plantation, Meijiawu Tea Village, try the Longjing Tea and talk with tea famers. You'll not only learn about Chinese tea culture, also immerse yourself in the process of tea-making and beautiful scenery. You have the option to have an authentic home-cooked meal at a local famer's home. To make your trip comfortable and easy, we provide FREE WI-FI, PHONE CHARGER, COLD DRINKS AND UMBRELLA (no extra charge).

Note: If you come from Shanghai by train, recommend timing: Arrival: Around 9:30am; Departure: Around 18:00pm. Both Hangzhou East train station and Hangzhou railway station are work for this tour. Free charge of train station pick up & drop off service.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tea tasting at tea villaege

Unlimeted bottled water

Connect Seamlessly: Enjoy complimentary WiFi onboard to share your experiences in real-time.

English Speaking Expert Guide: Personalized experience, tailored to you for one day city tour

Seamless Transfer: Elevating Your Experience with Hotel or Train Station Pickup and Drop-off Service

Entrance fees to all attractions and activities listed in the itinerary

Cozy Ride: Our AC car offers scenic views, ensuring comfort and spaciousness

Lunch if you book the all inclusive tour option

Gratuities

What To Expect

West Lake (Xi Hu)

Seamless Transitions and Warm Welcome: Your adventure commences with a gracious pick-up service, ensuring your journey begins without a hitch. Whether it's from the opulent confines of your hotel or the bustling Hangzhou Train Station, your guide is the reassuring presence that sets the tone for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Cultural Enrichment at West Lake: As you embark on a scenic boat ride across West Lake, your guide takes center stage. Beyond navigating the waters, they're your storyteller, regaling you with captivating tales and legends that breathe life into the lake's rich history. They offer insights and historical context that transform a simple boat ride into an immersive cultural experience.

1 hour•Admission Included

National Tea Museum

Tea Culture Unveiled at the China National Tea Museum: At the China National Tea Museum, your guide is your bridge to the world of tea culture. They unveil the museum's treasures, connecting you with the profound influence of tea on diverse minority groups across China. Your guide's expertise ensures you gain valuable insights into tea's deep-rooted history and multifaceted role in Chinese culture.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Private Tour without Lunch

Private tour without lunch: A local licensed guide, private car, entrance fee, driver are included.
Pickup included

All Inclusive Tour with Lunch

All inclusive tour: A local licensed guide,private car,entrance fee, driver and authentic Hangzhou homestyle lunch are all included.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I highly recommend this for.
Christopher R,
Oct 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour. It was not your typical cheesy tourist experience. Ivy my guide had a keen interest and knowledge of tea culture. The trip to the museum was outstanding. The choice f villages was great- beautiful towns lived by the Chinese, but not over the top touristy. Choice of meal was great. One of my next lunches in China, everything garden fresh. Tea plantation visit was beautiful, educational, and delicious. Shopping options were tasteful and with an eye toward local artisans. Highly recommended.
Excellent experience
Dee,
Oct 11, 2020
- Viator
5.00
We had an excellent day with our tour guide Bonnie, she arranged the tour very well for us and so did the driver.
Loved this tour. The tea museum is one...
Barry F,
Jan 28, 2018
- Viator
5.00
Loved this tour. The tea museum is one of a kind! The boat ride on west lake was a nice diversion as well. Touring a tea plantation and seeing the Dragon Well was a highlight. Great tour guide.
With Sharon as my very capable...
bruce r r,
Jul 27, 2017
- Viator
5.00
With Sharon as my very capable guide, I was able to fulfill my longtime goal of visiting the source of Lung Ching or Dragonwell tea. She and her driver provided me with exceptional service as we toured the gardens around West Lake, boated across the lake, visited the tea information center, the National Tea Museum and the legendary Dragon Well. The day began at 9:30 and I was delivered back to my hotel at 4:30. I highly recommend this experience for anyone who has an interest in Chinese tea.
Thank you Nancy for the tour, it was...
Ariane K,
Jun 23, 2017
- Viator
4.00
Thank you Nancy for the tour, it was super worthwhile and a great day out. For 2 people it was good value for money, we didn't feel rushed or pressured at any point, we took our time. Nancy was very friendly, considerate of small details and very confident English speaker.

The museum was a highlight for me, i can spend many hours in a museum - that could have been improved with some tea tastings.

lunch was delicious - please always suggest some popular local dishes so guests don't have to work their way through an all-chinese menu with no background knowledge of local specialities. But let's be honest - the food here is so good that you're unlikely to get something poor even when choosing at random!

tasting and buying longjin tea was good - but a bit salesy. It's probably just a personal or cultural difference, but i prefer to not have to decide on the spot if i'm going to buy something expensive, i prefer to sit and think about it privately and then decide.

April - March is the time of year to pick tea in Hangzhou, so that wasn't included in our trip. Which is ok for me, i've done that before and after an hour the novelty wears off ahahaha but it would be have been nice to still take a walk through the tea fields.

A lot of my comments here are in hindsight, but on the day we were perfectly comfortable and very relaxed from the trip around West Lake, and driving through the beautiful countryside and full of lunch. I came home feeling like i didn't miss out on anything.