Private Hangzhou Tea Plantation Tour with Longjing Tea Tasting

Walk through the Longjing tea mountain, taste the tea where it grows

A private tour of Hangzhou combining a hike through the Longjing (dragon well) tea field with tea tasting and lunch, followed by visits to Guo's Garden and the Former Residence of Xueyan Hu. Your private guide speaks English or Chinese, and the tour includes entrance fees, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and all meals. The day runs six to eight hours depending on stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore tea fields and historic gardens

• Meet guide at hotel or station
• Hike Longjing tea mountain
• Enjoy tea tasting
• Have lunch at tea farm
• Visit Guo's Garden and view West Lake
• Tour Former Residence of Xueyan Hu
• Optional walk on Hefang and Southern Song Streets
• Optional 45-minute West Lake boat ride

The experience

You start at your hotel or Hangzhou Railway Station and head straight to the Longjing tea field, where you walk the tea mountain itself. A short hike through the rows lets you see how the tea grows and understand the work behind it before you sit down for tea tasting. After that comes lunch at the farm, built into the day so you're eating where the tea comes from.

The route then takes you to Guo's Garden, a Song Dynasty merchant's villa set against a mountain backdrop with views across to West Lake. From there you move to the Former Residence of Xueyan Hu, a Qing dynasty businessman's house that anchors the second half of the tour. If time allows, your guide can add a walk through Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street, or arrange a separate boat ride on West Lake (at your own cost).

Your private guide handles the commentary in English or Chinese, and the private vehicle means no waiting for other groups or fixed departure times. Entrance fees and lunch are included. You bring only comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Longjing tea field, Guo's Garden and Former Residence of Xueyan Hu.
• lunch at the tea farm.
• tea tasting.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• private guide in English or Chinese.
• hotel or railway station pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 13 Feb 2027

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Is this one for you?A private guide speaking your language means you get the full story of the tea culture and the gardens without translation delays or group-paced commentary. This setup works for anyone who wants to move at their own pace and ask questions as they come up.

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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.

What is Longjing tea and why is it grown in Hangzhou?

Longjing, or dragon well tea, is a green tea famous for its flat leaves and chestnut flavor, grown in the hills around Hangzhou for over a thousand years. The Longjing tea field you visit is the original source, and the tour includes tasting it fresh from the place where it's produced.

How much walking is involved in the tea field part of the tour?

The hike on the tea mountain is described as short, designed to let you see the tea plants and understand the landscape without requiring serious fitness or stamina. You'll be on foot long enough to get a real sense of the terrain, then move on to tea tasting and lunch.

Does the tour include a boat ride on West Lake?

A 45-minute boat ride on West Lake is optional and available if time allows, but it costs extra and is not part of the included price. Your guide can arrange it if you want to add it to the day.

What meals are included, and can you request dietary changes?

Lunch at the tea farm is included in the tour price. If you have specific dietary requirements, let the operator know at the time of booking so they can arrange it.