Learn to pick, process and taste tea with a local tea master on Yangshuo’s Qixianfeng Plantation. This 3-hour tour includes hotel pickup, hands-on manufacturing and 100 g of tea to take home.
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A low, humid wind moves through the tea rows as you step from the van onto narrow soil tracks — the karst hills of Yangshuo rise around you like slow-moving cliffs, and the plantation’s terraces cling to their slopes. The guide — a local tea master by trade — meets the group and leads down a green alley where leaves glisten from morning dew.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks over uneven, sloping ground and light standing during demonstrations.
Wildlife
History
Tea has been part of southern China’s rural economy for centuries; Yangshuo’s karst slopes create microclimates that small-scale growers have used for generations.
Conservation
Stay on paths and avoid disturbing plantings; buying tea from the plantation supports local producers and encourages sustainable small-farm practices.
Reserve your spot on the Qixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Morning bookings are cooler
Choose an early slot to avoid midday heat and to pick leaves when they’re freshest and dewy.
Wear grippy shoes
Terraced paths can be uneven and muddy; closed-toe shoes with traction make walking and processing safer.
Bring small cash
Carry small bills for buying extra tea or tipping the tea master — card machines may not be available.
Respect the plants
Only pick the leaves the tea master shows you and avoid stepping between rows to protect future harvests.
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Provide traction and protect feet on narrow, sometimes muddy plantation paths.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Open slopes offer little shade; protection from sun and UV is important during peak hours.
summer
Light rain jacket
Sudden showers are possible in subtropical Yangshuo, especially in spring and early summer.
spring
Small daypack
Keeps water, camera, and any tea purchases secure during the short trip.