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Spend a private day in Hangzhou harvesting and hand-roasting Longjing tea, then taste your own brew beside the hills that made Dragon Well famous. This practical, hands-on tour blends fieldwork, local meals, and a scenic stop at West Lake.
Spend a private day in Hangzhou harvesting and hand-roasting Longjing tea, then taste your own brew beside the hills that made Dragon Well famous. This practical, hands-on tour blends fieldwork, local meals, and a scenic stop at West Lake.
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You step off the minivan and the hill leans toward you: terraces of young green leaves layered like pages in a field guide. The air smells of damp earth and fresh cut grass, and the tea bushes seem to bend with intention as your guide points out the first flush of Longjing shoots.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Light walking required; suitable for most fitness levels with basic stamina for uneven ground
Yes—this listing is a private day tour designed for your party with an English-speaking guide and dedicated vehicle transfers to meeting points.
Expect easy to moderate activity: standing, short uphill walks on uneven terrace paths, and light steps during a full-day schedule.
Yes—tasting sessions are included and you’ll receive a souvenir package of Longjing tea that you helped roast.
Pickup to the meeting point is provided as noted; confirm your pickup location when booking and check accessibility needs in advance.
Longjing tea rose to prominence during the Qing and Ming dynasties; its association with West Lake made it a sought-after tribute tea for imperial households.
Terrace farming here requires careful soil management; support sustainable producers who practice contour planting and limit chemical inputs to protect hillside ecology.
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