Hangzhou Longwu Spring Tea Tour: Tea Picking · Hiking · Tea Tasting Half-Day Experience

This Longwu Tea Culture Tour revolves around "picking tea leaves by hand, savouring tea at a leisurely pace, strolling through the mountains, and seeking spring water to brew tea", perfectly blending natural scenery, casual hiking and traditional tea culture. The pace is relaxed and comfortable, and the entire journey is filled with a sense of ritual and interactive fun, allowing every participant to immerse themselves in the unique charm of the Jiangnan tea village.

The itinerary gathers at Longwu Town. Before departure, participants can collect an exclusive hiking card, a tea‑picking basket and a hat. These are not only practical and convenient but also help you quickly blend into the tea village atmosphere, adding a nice touch for photos and check‑ins. The tour departs at two time slots: 9:30 in the morning and 13:30 in the afternoon, offering flexibility for you to choose based on your own schedule. There is no need to rush, allowing for a truly slow and in‑depth experience.

One of the biggest highlights of this tour is the hands‑on tea‑picking experience in the tea plantation. Amidst the sprawling green tea fields, you will hold professional tea‑picking tools and pluck tender tea leaves at a comfortable pace, getting up close to the fresh aroma of the tea leaves and the natural vitality of the plantation. You can also take commemorative photos at your leisure, capturing your one‑of‑a‑kind moments in the tea village. This makes the experience more than just sightseeing—it is a rare chance to engage in a meaningful life practice.

After tea picking, we have carefully arranged an afternoon tea session, featuring delicate tea snacks and signature tea drinks. The environment is tranquil and comfortable—you can sit quietly and read, relax and chat, or take photos anywhere you like. Accompanied by the fragrance of tea and refreshments, you can ease the fatigue of the hike and enjoy a pleasant and leisurely afternoon.

The walk along the tea garden trail is not to be missed either. The trail runs along the tea plantation and features multiple viewing platforms along the way, offering panoramic views of the layered green waves of the tea fields and the distant mountains. A guided map is provided on site, with a clear and easy walking route that is suitable for all ages. It is a great way to get close to nature while taking in the full scenery of the tea village.

The itinerary also includes a special photo spot at the large teapot sculpture, accompanied by brief bilingual explanations of classic quotes from The Classic of Tea in Chinese and English. This allows everyone to learn about the origins and essence of Chinese tea culture while enjoying the views and taking photos. It is both fun and educational, making it suitable for friends from all over the world to join and experience.

What makes this tour even more distinctive is the trip to Xishan Forest Park to collect natural mountain spring water. The organiser provides portable water containers free of charge—one for each participant—so you can personally fill up with the cool, sweet spring water. Not only does this let you appreciate nature's gifts, but it also adds a unique flavour to the subsequent tea‑brewing session.

Finally, we head to the shared tea room, where you can brew tea using the spring water you collected yourself and take a rest. The venue provides a complete set of tea utensils and premium tea leaves. From boiling the water and warming the cups to brewing and tasting, you will experience the full joy of traditional tea ceremony. In a tranquil and elegant space, sip the clear tea slowly, savour the mellow aroma of mountain spring water blending with the tea leaves, and let your body and mind fully relax—bringing the entire tea culture tour to a perfect conclusion.

The entire trip is rich yet not rushed, highly interactive and full of immersive experiences. From tea picking, tea tasting, spring seeking to tea brewing, you can appreciate the essence of Longwu tea culture all in one go. Whether you are looking to relax, take photos, or deeply experience traditional culture, you will have an excellent time. It is an unforgettable journey that combines the beauty of nature with the warmth of human culture.