Longjing tea village
龙井村 · Lóngjǐng Cūn
Hillside tea terraces where Dragon Well (Longjing) green tea is grown, a short ride from the lake.
No booking needed2–3 hours
Tip
Spring (late March to April) is the picking season. Be firm with touts who offer tea tours: prices at the farms vary a lot.
- Opening hours
- Village open all day. The China National Tea Museum nearby is free and closed on Mondays. To be confirmed
- Price
- Free. Tea tasting at family farms is usually free if you buy; check the price per jin (500 g) before you agree.
- How to book
- No booking needed for the village. The tea museum may ask for a booking on weekends through its WeChat account. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Bus 27 from the lake area, or a 15-minute taxi To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市西湖区西湖街道龙井村
Photo: Niklas Dougherty · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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