Longjing Tea Village

Longjing Tea Village — Dragon Well tea at its source above Hangzhou

|Village & Food Culture|Hangzhou, Zhejiang|Late March to early April for tea picking season.|2-3 hours

By Qianyi·Updated March 2026·10 min read

Intro

Longjing Village in the hills southwest of West Lake is the home of Longjing (Dragon Well) tea — China's most celebrated green tea. The terraced hillsides of small-leaved tea plants, the traditional tea-roasting workshops, and the village life of the tea-farming community combine to create one of the most pleasant half-day escursions from Hangzhou. During the spring harvest (late March to early April), visitors can pick tea leaves and observe the hand-roasting process.

Best Time to Visit

Late March to early April for tea picking season.

Highlights

Getting There

Taxi from West Lake ¥30, 20 minutes. Bus Y3 from Quyuan Fenghe bus stop.

Tickets & Entry

Village free. Tea tasting/purchase from ¥50 for 50g.

Practical Tips

Buy directly from a plantation for genuine Longjing — avoid shops near the lake entrance where prices are inflated and quality varies. Pre-Qingming (明前茶, before early April) is the most prized first flush.

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FAQ

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Hangzhou

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Quick Facts

Duration	2-3 hours
Best time	Late March to early April for tea picking season.