Longjing Village and Tea Gardens
Xihu District, China
Longjing Village brings the cup back to the hillside. Tea gardens rise around the settlement, with Lion Peak closely associated with the celebrated West Lake Longjing growing area. Explore the village and its paths before stopping for tea; the nearby imperial tea garden adds stories of the Qianlong emperor to the agricultural setting. Ask clearly about tasting and purchase prices before ordering, and treat the growing plots as working land rather than unrestricted walking routes.