Hangzhou Bamboo Forest & Tea Plantation: Half-Day Private Tour

Bamboo hike, tea fields up close, and stories about how Chinese tea is actually made

A half-day private tour from Hangzhou combining a short hike through the bamboo forest at Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort with a tea plantation experience in Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village, where you taste tea, walk among the tea plants and learn about Chinese tea culture from your guide. Pickup from your hotel or Hangzhou Railway Station is included. Entrance fees, private vehicle and lunch are part of the booking. Choose morning or afternoon depending on when you arrive in the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bamboo forest hike and tea plantation visit

• Meet guide at hotel or railway station
• Hike in Yunxi Zhujing bamboo forest
• Visit Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village
• Enjoy tea tasting and learn tea culture
• Walk in tea fields and see plants
• Return to hotel or railway station

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Hangzhou hotel or the railway station, then heads straight to Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort. The bamboo forest there is dense enough that you're surrounded by green, and the hike is short enough that moderate fitness is all you need. Your private guide walks with you and can point out details most visitors miss on their own.

After the bamboo forest, you move to either Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village: your guide chooses based on the day's conditions and crowds. This is where the tea experience happens: you walk into the actual tea fields to see the plants up close, taste several teas while your guide explains the differences between them, and hear the real history of Chinese tea culture instead of the tourist version. The guide also covers how to brew tea properly at home, which most people find useful after they leave. Lunch is included and built around local flavors.

The whole thing runs four to five hours from start to finish, which means it fits into an afternoon if you arrive in the morning, or a morning if you're staying overnight. You're back at your hotel or the railway station by early afternoon or late morning, depending on which tour time you book.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou Railway Station.
• entrance fees to Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort and the tea plantation.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full tour.
• private guide in English or Chinese.
• tea tasting at the plantation.
• local lunch.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning TourGuide in English or Chinese · 09:00Your morning tour departs at 9:00 am, and pickup is included.

Afternoon TourGuide in English or Chinese · 13:30Your afternoon tour departs at 1:30 pm, and it includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Is this one for you?Book the morning tour if you're arriving in Hangzhou early and want to fill your first afternoon with something active. Book the afternoon tour if you're staying overnight and prefer a leisurely start to your day. Either way, the private vehicle and guide mean you're not coordinating with other travelers or waiting for a group to assemble.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

Can I do this tour the same day I arrive at Hangzhou Railway Station?

Yes. The morning tour departs from the railway station and runs four to five hours, so you can book it as soon as you step off the train and be back in the city by early afternoon. The afternoon tour works the same way if you arrive earlier in the day.

What exactly happens during the tea plantation part?

You walk into the tea fields at Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village to see the tea plants growing, then sit down for a tasting where your guide walks you through several different teas and explains how they're made, their history, and how to brew them at home. Lunch follows, featuring local dishes.

Is the bamboo forest hike difficult?

No. It's a short hike through Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort, and the operator asks for at least moderate physical fitness. Wear comfortable shoes and you'll be fine. The guide sets the pace and there's no rush.

What's included in the price?

Entrance fees to both sites, the private guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, tea tasting and lunch are all included. Gratuities and any meals beyond lunch are not.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes are essential because you'll hike in the bamboo forest and walk through tea fields. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for the season and bring a light layer if it's cool. Mornings in Hangzhou can be misty.