Experience Chengdu: Private Tea-Making Day Tour of Mengdingshan Tea Plantation

Name: Experience Chengdu: Private Tea-Making Day Tour of Mengdingshan Tea Plantation
Brand: Sam Tour China
SKU: ab8024ee-7f67-46a0-b31a-3b8567f21138

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Summary

Depart from your hotel in Chengdu in a private, climate-controlled vehicle and admire the scenery on the 2-hour journey to Mengdingshan. Listen as your guide offers fascinating insight into the region and its tea-making traditions then disembark to enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch in a rustic local restaurant. Revitalized, stroll towards the gorgeous greenery of the plantation and hear of the establishment’s esteemed history; as one of the earliest places in history to have cultivated tea, Mengdingshan is shrouded in legend. Greet the resident farmer and weave your way to sets of beautiful tea terrace fields while your guide directs your attention to different kinds of tea bushes. Watch a leaf picking demonstration the try your hand at picking the delicate leaves from the bushes before heading to the factory. Learn how to make a variety of tea types, process your freshly picked leaves, and then take home your product as a special souvenir. Bid farewell to the farmer and relax during the 2-hour journey back to Chengdu, where the tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours - 8 hours

Why take this tour?

There’s no better place to experience the entire tea-making process than at the origin of tea itself – China! On your private tour of Mt Mengding (Mengdingshan) from Chengdu, a local farmer will teach you the whole process of making tea, from harvesting to brewing. Your own private guide will not only bring you to the plantation but also act as a translator between you and the farmer. Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant and bring home tea you make yourself!

What’s included?

Local English-speaking guide
Guided tour of tea plantation
Tea making, tea tasting and tea to take home
Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Admission of Mengdingshan
Entry/Admission - Mengding Mountain Tourist Area
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6-8 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Sam Tour China

About operator:

Having been in the tourist industry since 1992, Chengdu Samtour is one of the leading independent travel agencies in southwest of China, we are a team of people who love to travel, know the area, people and culture very well. With the motto of working, we use our enthusiasm, knowledge and experience to help create a unique and unforgettable trip for our clients. With a high level of attention to details and professionalism our clients know that they can rely on us to look after them before, during and after their trip, we aim to provide a truly personal service, building long-standing relationship and really getting to know our clients and their need. Although our roots are firmly in the Southwest of China, we hold long standing and robust relationships with airlines, train stations, hotels and tour operators in other China cities, and specializes in Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi ethnic areas.