Museum
China National Tea Museum
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The China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou celebrates the rich heritage of Chinese tea. Set amid Longjing tea plantations, the museum's pavilions display ancient tea wares, processing tools, and calligraphy about tea. Visitors can learn about different tea types, green, black, oolong, and pu'er, and watch traditional tea ceremonies. The surrounding gardens offer tea-tasting sessions with views of the terraced fields, making it a serene cultural experience.
Don't miss
- Participate in a traditional tea ceremony and taste premium Longjing green tea.
- Examine ancient tea sets, including Tang dynasty tea grinders and Song dynasty tea bowls.
- Stroll through the outdoor tea plantation and see how tea leaves are hand-picked.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit China National Tea Museum
You can visit China National Tea Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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