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Top 15 Tea House Experiences in China

19 reviewed

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

One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour - Pickup, private pace, and the rhythm of an 8-hour day

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $270Our pick

Private Hangzhou tour with Meijiawu Dragon Well tea, Lingyin and Flying Peak Buddha caves, and a West Lake cruise, lunch included.

“We booked a half-day tour to visit a Dragon Well tea village and the Temple Soul’s Retreat. Our guide, Yolanda, made everything to make the tour enjoyable and interesting. More than her competent explanations about the tour, we started Read more”

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Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience - Where you start near Jian Nei Da Jie and Chang An Grand Theater

2.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $9Best value

Beijing traditional Chinese tea ceremony with English hosts, 5 mini cups, scent and steeping lessons, plus optional tea shopping.

“Everything was great, very nice experience and excellent tea expert. We tried some excellent teas and bought some of them too with the help of the expert. The tea expert speaks perfect English. Recommended!”

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Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea - Meeting up and settling in without stress

3.Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Learn Beijing-style dumplings in a 3-hour workshop with tea and communal dinner, plus beer. Knead, fill, shape like locals.

“Heyang and his sister are excellent teachers. I booked this knowing nothing about how to make dumplings. But they guide you through the entire process and the meaning of dumplings in Chinese culture and cuisine. We made dozens of both meat and vegetable dumplings. I got to chat with the other participants as the dumplings were boiled. In the end, we got to eat a delicious meal and have a few beers. Highly recommended experience in Beijing.”

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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy - Tea ceremony with a national tea master, plus tasting

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $78

Hands-on Beijing tea, Guqin music, and calligraphy in a private heritage venue. Small group, tea snacks, outfit rental, 2.5 hours.

“Unlike museums where you just look at artifacts, here you touch the culture. You write with a brush, drink the tea you brew, and feel the strings of a thousand-year-old instrument. Totally unforgettable.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - French Concession lanes and Old Town back alleys, on a bike

5.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Cycle Shanghai’s French Concession and Old Town lanes, then cap it with a guided tea tasting on a small group ride.

“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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Tea Village in lost Town and Buddha 1 day tour

Tea Village in lost Town and Buddha 1 day tour - From the water: the Buddha boat trip (and why it matters)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $169

A 9-hour Chengdu day trip combining a boat view of Leshan Giant Buddha with tea village lessons, tea picking, and tastings.

“It was a rainy day but still got to enjoy my time. I liked harvesting green tea leaves and learning how to dry and prepare it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information on Buddha statue, Chinese history, and took mRead more”

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Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour

Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour - Longjingshan Tea Cultural Village, Where Longjing Starts

Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard - What tea you can choose, and why “one pot” is the point

8.Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

One-hour Chinese tea ceremony in a Beijing Hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City. Choose your tea, learn rituals, sip with snacks.

“Amazing! We loved it and highly recommend. There are several teahouses, we went to the one near the summer palace, it's in the middle of a beautiful park. The tea ceremony was really interesting, the guide extremely knowledgeable, and the english perfect ^^ Afterwards, we took a boat to visit the summer palace!”

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Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience

Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience - Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort: a mellow bamboo forest hike

9.Half-Day Hangzhou Yunxi Bamboo Forest and Tea Plantation Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $130

Half-day bamboo forest hike and Longjing tea tasting in Hangzhou with hotel or station pickup, plus tea plantation lunch or dinner.

“This was one of the best guides we ever had! Mr Pan aka Tony and Alana helped us design the perfect itinerary for our trip. We kindly asked them to include a visit to the West Lake and the Lingyin Temple and they helped us arrange the day Read more”

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

Day Tour to Discover the Secrets of Hangzhou's Tea Culture - China National Tea Museum: where tea culture becomes understandable

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $161

A 6-hour private Longjing tea day in Hangzhou, from China National Tea Museum to Meijiawu and Hefang Street.

“With Sharon as my very capable guide, I was able to fulfill my longtime goal of visiting the source of Lung Ching or Dragonwell tea. She and her driver provided me with exceptional service as we toured the gardens around West Lake, bRead more”

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Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai - Stop 1 on Huaihai Road: Mooncakes at two pastry shops

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $82

Stroll Huaihai Road for mooncakes, a tea ceremony, and Cantonese cold desserts. Small group, about 3 hours, from $82.

“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

Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour - Morning stop 2: Pengzhen tea house option (quiet, local, and easy)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $99

Private Chengdu tour pairing the panda base with Leshan Giant Buddha, plus tea house option, door-to-door comfort, and flexible hiking or boat time.

“Cora was wonderful and welcoming. She taught me about all the areas of the Pandas and the history of Leshan and the Giant Buddha. The driver was courteous. The car was immaculate.”

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Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market - Practical Tips: Shoes, Weather, and Lunch Decisions

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $88

Private Beijing markets tour to Panjiayuan and Hongqiao Pearl Market with tea tasting, hotel pickup, and guided bargaining in 4 hours.

“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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Private Hangzhou Day Tour to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village, Old Pagoda

Private Hangzhou Day Tour to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village, Old Pagoda - Pickup and car logistics that keep your day calm

14.Private Hangzhou Day Tour to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village, Old Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $189

Private Hangzhou day tour with pickup: Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea village, West Lake boat ride, and Six Harmonies Pagoda.

“Fantastic experience. Very professional . Very Relaxed . Daisy was an amazing guide, so helpful A+ rating from me. Explained the culture clearly and was very interactive. Our driver was awesome, very professional.”

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3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting - Yu Garden stop: what you’re really paying for

15.3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80

Private Old City walk with Yuyuan Garden and tea tasting, plus downtown hotel pickup and an English guide. Great value for couples.

“Annie was the perfect guide for us. She showed us around old Shanghai and told us the history of the Yu Gardens. We definitely felt comfortable and like we learned a lot. She also took some great photos of us! Highly recommend.”

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