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Longjing Tea Village

龙井村
Lóngjǐng Cūn
OutdoorsHalf day8 AM – 5 PM83/100 popularity
A stunning aerial view of Longjing tea plantations in Hangzhou, China showcasing terraced farming on a sunny day.
Longjing ('Dragon Well') tea has been produced in this small village 6 km southwest of West Lake since the Tang dynasty (700 CE) — and the Pre-Qingming Longjing tea (picked before April 5, the Qingming Festival) is the most expensive green tea in China (¥5000-30000/500g for top-grade). The village is walkable: 200+ family-run tea houses where farmers serve their own tea (¥80-200/person for tea tasting + snacks). The Longjing Tea Museum (¥0 entry) explains the production. Best timing: late March - mid April for pre-Qingming harvest (you can pick your own). The Nine Creeks (九溪十八涧) hiking trail starts here — 6 km mountain walk down to Six Harmonies Pagoda. Bus 27 from West Lake or Mei Family Wu (梅家坞) by taxi.
Address
Longjing Village, West Lake District
西湖区龙井村

Highlights

  • Pre-Qingming Tea TastingLate March-early April; ¥80-200 farm tour + tea
  • Pick-Your-Own TeaApril; farmers let you try the picking
  • Nine Creeks Trail6 km hike down to Six Harmonies; starts here

For foreign visitors

  • English service: partial english
  • Cards accepted: cash_only
  • Booking / entry: not needed
  • Best time: Late March to mid-April for harvest
  • Wi-Fi: free
  • Transit access: need taxi

Photos

Two women picking tea leaves in a lush plantation in Hangzhou, China.
Beautiful aerial view of vibrant green tea fields in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.
Aerial view of lush green tea plantations in Hangzhou, China, showcasing terraced fields under a vibrant tree.
A vibrant green tea plantation in Hangzhou, showcasing China's rich agricultural landscape.
Vibrant green tea fields with farmers at work in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
Beautiful misty tea terraces in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, enveloped in fog
A tranquil scene of a glass teapot and cup on a fence in Hangzhou's lush tea fields.
Explore the vibrant tea plantation with lush green leaves under the clear spring sky.
Scenic view of Boseong green tea fields with people exploring the lush landscape in South Korea.
Two Asian women standing amidst a vibrant tea plantation, surrounded by lush green fields.
Aerial view of lush green tea plantation on a sunny day with distant mountains.
A breathtaking view of misty mountains and lush green fields in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
A worker navigating rows of lush green tea plants in a serene, rural setting.
A panoramic view of a vibrant green tea plantation in Taiwan, showcasing lush rows of tea plants.

What travelers say (2 reviews)

Tea·TripAdvisor·5/5

Hangzhou's most prestigious green tea. Pre-Qingming harvest in late March-early April. Family farms offer pick-your-own + tasting ¥80-200.

2026-04-10
龙井茶·Xiaohongshu·5/5

龙井村采茶+茶艺体验！清明前茶最贵，¥5000-30000/500g。一般家访¥80-200一人。

2026-03-15

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