Hangzhou Tea Plantation Hike
Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful cities in China and best place to do the hiking all year around. Although the time around Qing Ming (or Tomb Sweeping Day) is the busiest time for farmers, as the best tea is picked before rain fall which comes after Qing Ming, We still can explore the beautiful scenery of the tea hills and villages, sample delicious local farmer's food and breathe the fresh air at any time. The hiking time can range from 3 to 5 hours depending on which route we'll be taking.
Trip Specifics
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Dates: 13th Dec, 2020
Duration: 4-5 hrs Cost: 550 rmb/person Includes: return train tickets; lunch; 2 bottles of water; vehicle transfers; trip leader costs |
Level: Intermediate （easy before lunch and then strenuous）
Routing: Shanghai - Hangzhou - Shanghai (by train) Participants: 6-12 people Registration Deadline: 6th Dec, 2020 |
Detailed Itinerary
07:40 - meet at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, take high speed train G85 to Hangzhou.
08:45 - arrive at Hangzhou and transfer to Tea Museum to know about the tea history and culture. Later drive to Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies and walk from there to the Dragon Well Tea Village, where the famous green tea is grown.
13:00 - lunch at Dragon Well Tea Village
14:00 - keep hiking from the village along the tea plantation and trail to reach to another village (+/- 3 hrs)
17:30 - get on the minivan and drive to train station for our high speed train back to Shanghai (G7596 19:12 - 20:07)
Program ends.
08:45 - arrive at Hangzhou and transfer to Tea Museum to know about the tea history and culture. Later drive to Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies and walk from there to the Dragon Well Tea Village, where the famous green tea is grown.
13:00 - lunch at Dragon Well Tea Village
14:00 - keep hiking from the village along the tea plantation and trail to reach to another village (+/- 3 hrs)
17:30 - get on the minivan and drive to train station for our high speed train back to Shanghai (G7596 19:12 - 20:07)
Program ends.
Trip feedback
" I really enjoyed the day! The hike was challenging but that’s what I wanted.Well organised. I felt well looked after. Loved the lunch." - Julie Greenall
"We were so happy that we found out about your trips. We enjoy being outdoors and this trip was really great, it was a pleasure for both eyes and body! Great to meet happy people that share the same interest.Well organized trip. We look forward to more trips!" - Lena & Jann
" The trip was really well organized from the first pre-departure info email until the end of the trip. It is clear that there is a lot of attention to detail, by our trip leader Fly.The Tea Museum was interesting to learn more about the tea culture in China.The hiking was great with some fantastic views of the tea plantations.Even though we went on the October holiday it was a real pleasure to be off the beaten track and away from the crowds.I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves getting outside in the countryside and enjoying nature at its best." - Michael Morris
"We were so happy that we found out about your trips. We enjoy being outdoors and this trip was really great, it was a pleasure for both eyes and body! Great to meet happy people that share the same interest.Well organized trip. We look forward to more trips!" - Lena & Jann
" The trip was really well organized from the first pre-departure info email until the end of the trip. It is clear that there is a lot of attention to detail, by our trip leader Fly.The Tea Museum was interesting to learn more about the tea culture in China.The hiking was great with some fantastic views of the tea plantations.Even though we went on the October holiday it was a real pleasure to be off the beaten track and away from the crowds.I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves getting outside in the countryside and enjoying nature at its best." - Michael Morris
Important items to bring
Passport; Sun protection; rain gear; mosquito repellent; energy snacks; prescribed medication (if any);
