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15 The Best Tea Tours In China

The ones worth booking.

The 15 top Chinese tea experiences, from the Dragon Well gardens above Hangzhou to the bamboo-chair teahouses of Chengdu. A thousand years of tea culture, poured fresh.

15 The Best Tea Tours In China

One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour - China National Tea Museum: Teaware, Tea Artifacts, and Context
China, Hangzhou, Tour Reviews

One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour

1.One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour

Private full-day Hangzhou tour blending Longjing tea in Meijiawu, China’s Tea Museum, and a West Lake cruise plus Lingyin Temple.

Most Popular 5.0

“This tour to Meijiawu Tea Village was a unique local experience. We got to know a local tea farmer, a delightful woman with a beautiful smile, who showed us her tea plantation and introduced us to the art of producing and serving tea. The Read more”

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Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience - Where you’ll meet: Chang An Grand Theater and easy transit
Beijing, China, Tour Reviews

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

2.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

Join a traditional Beijing tea ceremony for $9. Taste oolong, pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower tea while learning water temps and steeping.

4.7

“My wife and I were visiting Beijing from Montreal. We booked this for an afternoon activity after visiting the forbidden city. It was a great experience. It really was worth the money spent. We tried a variety of different teas with Chinese tradition. Our guide Richard Li was super friendly and nice, and fluent in…”

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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy - Guqin in Your Hands: Learning the Melody, Not Just Watching Fingers
Beijing, China, Tour Reviews

Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

4.Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

A calm, hands-on Beijing workshop with tea tasting, Guqin music practice, and calligraphy in a private heritage venue.

5.0

“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”

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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop - Four teas, five senses, and gongfu pouring you can repeat
China, Hong Kong SAR, Tour Reviews

Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

5.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

Chai Wan tea workshop with gongfu pouring, four premium teas, and smart food pairings. Learn fast with Vivian in 90 minutes.

5.0

“Wonderful tea master; Vivianne! She was so passionated, friendly, funny and cunning in the subject. Intresting facts, lovly atmosphere and just overall great!”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Meeting at Garden Hotel on Maoming Road (and getting set up)
China, Shanghai, Tour Reviews

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

6.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

Small-group cycling in Shanghai’s Old Town and French Concession, finish with a guided tea tasting. Bike, helmet, and photos included.

4.5

“The bike ride was very enjoyable and really gave the sense of being a local and navigating the traffic in the city. The stops were excellent and gave a "behind" scene of how some locals live and some of the activities the central government is doing to improve their living situation. A very generous government!…”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Meeting at Garden Hotel on Maoming Road (and getting set up)
China, Shanghai, Tour Reviews

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

7.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

Small-group Shanghai bike tour through Old Town and the French Concession, then a guided tea tasting that teaches what tea really is.

4.5

“Helen was super nice and took very good care of us. the bicicles were new and well kept. We were blessed with a sunny day and this tour was an awesome way to discover Shanghai. :)”

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Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour - The practical win: hotel pickup, private transfer, and mobile ticket
China, Hangzhou, Tour Reviews

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

8.Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

Private Longjing tea culture in Hangzhou: pick fresh leaves, watch roasting, taste tea, join a ceremony, and take tea home.

5.0

“We visited a real tea plantation, accompanied by a very knowledgeable guide, who spoke excellent English and was also kind in picking us up. The experience, however, proved to be a bit limited compared to the cost, especially for a small group of four people: about 15 minutes dedicated to picking leaves on the plantation,…”

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Tea Village in lost Town and Buddha 1 day tour - The “time traveler” Leshan town stop for old workshops and tea-houses
Chengdu, China, Tour Reviews

Tea Village in lost Town and Buddha 1 day tour

9.Tea Village in lost Town and Buddha 1 day tour

Boat view of the UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha, then a hands-on tea day with plantation picking, tasting, and a local lunch from Chengdu.

5.0

“A really wonderful tour. Viewing the Leshan Buddha from the water really helps with the sense of scale and offers a great overall view. It is a short, very easy boat trip. For those who want to get a closer view, hiking will be a better option. The sRead more”

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Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard - Choosing Your Tea: Black, Green, Wulong, and Pu’Er
Beijing, China, Tour Reviews

Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

10.Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

Sip classic Chinese teas in a Beijing Hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City. Small group, one pot, snacks, and real local conversation.

4.7

“I can 10/10 recommend this to anyone who likes tea! This is the most authentic experience you can get and worth the money. You learn a lot about the culture and how they drink their tea as well as have a nice exchange. This is something we will book again when we visit Beijing for…”

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Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience - Stop 1: Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort and the bamboo forest walk
China, Hangzhou, Tour Reviews

Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience

Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai - Inside the Tea House: Etiquette, Cup Sizes, and Named Teas
China, Shanghai, Tour Reviews

Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

12.Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

A small-group stroll on Huaihai Road with mooncake tastings, a tea ceremony, and Cantonese cold desserts, led by guide Jim.

5.0

“I had a fantastic time sampling different desserts and teas with Jim. I learned so much about not only Chinese history and culture, but also about the art of serving and drinking tea. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Shanghai!”

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Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour - Private door-to-door transfers (and why it matters)
Chengdu, China, Tour Reviews

Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour

13.Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour

Private Chengdu day tour to Leshan Giant Buddha plus panda base or tea house, with guide, door-to-door transfers, and optional boat.

5.0

“It was my wife, mother-in-law and I. We did the panda base and Leshan Buddha boat trip. Our tour guide Cora was fantastic and very knowledgeable. She gave us lots of information on everything and answered all our questions. She was super friendly and great tour guide.”

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Day Tour to Discover the Secrets of Hangzhou's Tea Culture - West Lake (Xi Hu) Pickup and the Start of Your Tea Day
China, Hangzhou, Tour Reviews

Day Tour to Discover the Secrets of Hangzhou’s Tea Culture

Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market - Who this tour suits best (and who should skip it)
Beijing, China, Tour Reviews

Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

15.Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

Private Beijing markets tour with Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao Pearl tea tasting, and guide-led bargaining with hotel pickup.

5.0

“Lily took us on this tour and it is with her expertise and guidance that it was a magnificent day. The Beijing markets have something for everyone. We began with the Flea Market. We highly recommend this area as a place to buy original art wRead more”

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