Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai-Shanghai Pathways-Private One-day and Walking Tours

Summary Description

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.

Description

Learn the basics of different teas, how they're grown, their use in cuisine and ritual, and some of the subtleties of tea appreciation. Situated in a fertile area of the delta southwest of Shanghai, Hangzhou is renown for its particular variety of green tea, the most ubiquitous type of tea consumed in China. It is also home to one of the top tea science institutes in the country. As a result, it's the perfect place for learning about and sampling tea.

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Duration: 10h

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Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours

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

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

FAQ

What time does Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai start?

Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai will start at 8:30 AM.

How much is Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai?

Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai price starts from $422.67.

What is the Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai cancellation policy?

Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which company provides Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai?

Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour from Shanghai is hosted by Shanghai Pathways-Private One-day and Walking Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.