China National Tea Museum

中国茶叶博物馆 · Zhōngguó Cháyè Bówùguǎn

China’s national museum of tea, set among tea bushes, ponds and pavilions west of West Lake, covering tea history, tea ware and how Longjing tea is made.

Booking recommendedBring your passport1–2 hours

Tip

Pair it with a walk up to Longjing village. Spring (late March to April) is when you can watch fresh tea being picked and pan-fired nearby.

Opening hours: 09:00–16:30; closed Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Price: Free
How to book: Free reservation in advance through the museum’s WeChat account (“中国茶叶博物馆茶友会” → 约参观), choosing the Shuangfeng site. Bring the passport you booked with. To be confirmed
Getting there: Bus 27 or 87 along Longjing Road; or a taxi of about 10 minutes from the west shore of West Lake. The second site (Longjing, 翁家山268号) is up the hill near Longjing village.
Address in Chinese: 浙江省杭州市西湖区龙井路88号

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Encyclopedia · Food and tea cultureChinese tea culture 中国茶文化China’s national tea museum: tea history, tea ware and how Longjing is made, among tea bushes.

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