Yangshuo Tea Plantation & Xianggong Hill: Tea Picking & Ceremony

Pick tea leaves on a mountain plantation, then climb to views of the Li River Valley

A half-day tour in Yangshuo where you pick tea leaves at Seven Fairies Peak plantation, try on a traditional reed hat, return to the lodge to make and taste tea the old way, then walk up Xianggong Hill for panoramic views over the Li River Valley. A guide and private transport pick you up from your hotel. Morning and afternoon departures run daily.

The experience

Seven Fairies Peak sits at the highest point in Yangshuo, and the tour starts there. You'll put on a Chinese reed hat, carry a small basket, and move through the rows picking your own tea leaves. The guide explains what to look for and how the plantation works. The atmosphere shifts as you move between the plants. The lodge sits at the center of the operation, and that's where you return to experience the traditional tea ceremony. You'll learn how to make tea the way locals do, taste what you've made, and understand the customs around it. The whole sequence (picking, returning, making) takes up the first part of the half-day.

From the plantation, the route climbs to Xianggong Hill. The drive passes quiet villages, different orchards, and the landscape opens up as you approach the summit. The walk itself is short, and the payoff is the view: the Li River Valley spreads below in a panorama of peaks and water. Depending on the time of day and the weather, you might catch sunlight and shadow playing across the ridges, clouds gathering in the valley, or rosy light at sunrise or sunset. The guide will point out what you're looking at and how the seasons change the view.

Two departures run each day (morning and afternoon), so you can fit this around the rest of your schedule. The guide speaks English, and the driver handles all transport from your hotel in downtown Yangshuo. The tour wraps up with a drive back to where you started.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and private transport.
• English-speaking guide.
• entrance tickets to both sites.
• tea-picking experience with reed hat and basket.
• traditional tea-making and ceremony.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Truly China International Travel Service

Is this one for you?The tour runs about six hours with a short walk up Xianggong Hill, so it suits travelers who want a morning or afternoon activity without committing a full day. Morning departures catch the best light on the valley. Afternoon ones work better if you want to sleep in or have plans elsewhere.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What exactly do I do at the tea plantation?

You put on a traditional reed hat and carry a small basket through the rows of tea plants at Seven Fairies Peak, picking leaves yourself. After picking, you return to the lodge to learn and practice the traditional tea-making process, then taste the tea you've made and learn the customs around it.

How much walking is involved on Xianggong Hill?

The walk up Xianggong Hill is short. The real draw is the view from the top: the Li River Valley spreads out below with peaks, water, and depending on the time of day, light effects like clouds, shadows, or rosy sunrise or sunset colors.

Can I choose between morning and afternoon?

Yes, two departures run daily: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You pick the time that fits your schedule when you book, and the guide will confirm the exact departure time with you.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and private transport, the entrance ticket to both sites, the reed hat and basket, tea-picking and the tea ceremony, an English-speaking guide, and all fees and taxes. Lunch and tips are not included.