Hangzhou Nine Creeks hiking tour with tea tasting and lunch

Hike waterfalls and creeks, then taste tea where it grows

A half-day private hiking tour in Hangzhou that takes you through Nine Creeks (Jiuxi 18 Streams) for a 90-minute walk past waterfalls and mountain streams, then to Longjing Tea Village where you taste tea, eat lunch and learn how Chinese tea is made. Entrance fees, private guide, private vehicle and lunch are included. A West Lake boat ride is available as an add-on at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Nine Creeks and Tea Village

• Meet guide at hotel or station
• Hike Nine Creeks for 90 minutes
• Visit Longjing Tea Village
• Enjoy tea tasting and lunch
• Learn about Chinese tea culture
• Return to hotel or station

The experience

The hike starts from your Hangzhou hotel or the railway station, where your private guide meets you and drives to Nine Creeks. The 90-minute walk follows the streams through the foothills, passing waterfalls, small lakes and forest canopy. The terrain is easy to moderate, and the guide points out the landscape as you move through it. Negative oxygen ions from the water and vegetation are part of what makes the area a draw for locals, though the walk itself is the main event.

After the hike, you head to Longjing Tea Village on foot or by short transfer. This is where the famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea is grown, and you walk through the tea farm itself. Lunch is served at a local spot in the village, and it includes regional dishes. The tea tasting happens during or after the meal, and your guide explains the tea culture, the history of the region and the steps involved in making good tea at home. The guide speaks English or Chinese depending on your booking.

The tour wraps up with a return transfer to your hotel or the railway station. If you add the West Lake boat ride at checkout, that happens before the return and adds time to the day. The private vehicle stays with you throughout, and the guide is yours alone for the full outing.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Nine Creeks and Longjing Tea Village.
• 90-minute guided hike through the creeks and streams.
• lunch at the tea village.
• tea tasting with cultural explanation.
• private English or Chinese-speaking guide.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or railway station pickup and return.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half Day TourGuide in English or Chinese · 09:30Lunch, entrance fees, a private guide and transfer service are all included. Pickup is included.

Tour that includes a West Lake boat rideGuide in English or Chinese · 09:30Add a West Lake boat ride after lunch at the tea farm to extend your tour. 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 dayDeparts at 09:30

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?Choose this if you want a half-day that combines hiking and tea culture in one outing. Book the West Lake add-on only if you'd prefer a boat experience over a second creek walk.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

How long is the hike at Nine Creeks?

The hike at Nine Creeks takes about 90 minutes and follows the streams and waterfalls through moderate terrain. It is the main part of the tour before heading to the tea village.

What does the tea tasting include?

Tea tasting at Longjing Tea Village includes sampling the local Longjing tea and learning about Chinese tea culture, history and brewing methods from your guide. It is paired with lunch in the village.

Is the West Lake boat ride included in the base tour?

The West Lake boat ride is an optional add-on you can select at checkout. If you choose it, the boat ride happens after the tea village visit and before your return to the hotel or railway station.

What is included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to Nine Creeks and Longjing Tea Village, lunch, tea tasting, a private guide in English or Chinese, and private air-conditioned vehicle service with pickup from your hotel or Hangzhou Railway Station are all included.

What should I wear for the hike?

Wear comfortable hiking shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour operates in all conditions. Bring layers if the season calls for it, since you will be in the foothills near water.