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Tea Picking Experience at the Vast Tea Plantation

Day trips

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on a journey through vast tea fields spanning thousands of acres, where you'll have the opportunity to participate in the age-old tradition of tea picking. Learn the techniques involved in selecting the finest tea leaves, guided by experienced tea masters who will share their expertise and passion for this time-honored craft. Following the tea-picking experience, delve into the art of tea processing, where you'll witness firsthand the meticulous steps involved in transforming freshly harvested leaves into exquisite teas. From withering and rolling to oxidation and drying, gain insight into the craftsmanship behind each cup of tea enjoyed around the world. Jiaguan Ancient Town,is an ancient town with a history of over 2,300 years. It used to be an important post station on the Tea Horse Road and the Southern Silk Road, witnessing the prosperity of ancient commerce and cultural exchanges.

Inclusions

What's included

  • English speaking local guide
  • Lunch
  • tea picking, tea processing, and tea tasting.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All required taxes, fees and entrance tickets
  • Hotel pickup/drop off

What's not

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuity

Itinerary

  1. We departed at 8:00 in the morning and arrived at the vast tea gardens of Niujianping after about an hour and a half. Here, we will commence our day-long tea-picking experience. Tea Processing Experience: Under guidance, you will learn the basic steps of tea processing, including withering, rolling, fermenting, and roasting. You will have the opportunity to participate hands-on and experience the art of tea processing Upon arrival, head to the tea leaf picking area located deep within the tea plantation. You will be guided through the tea fields to experience the joy of picking tea leaves. Local famer will instruct you on the correct methods of tea picking and share information about the local tea culture and history.

    6 h

  2. Jia Guan Ancient Town in Qionglai with a history of more than 2,300 years, Located on the ancient Tea-Horse Road, this ancient town was once one of the most famous towns in Qionglai and a very important trading and distribution center in history. The buildings in Jiaguan Ancient Town have a unique architectural style, built along the river and surrounded by water. The stilt houses are in harmony with the stone bridges of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, forming a picturesque scene.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Real North Adventure
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Chengdu

  • Its from-price is 109% above the median of the 212 day trips we list in Chengdu.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Chengdu

Chengdu is the Sichuan capital where giant pandas, tea houses, Three Kingdoms shrines and blazing hotpot define an easygoing western Chinese city.

Chengdu is best known as the home of the giant panda, and a breeding and research base on the northern edge lets visitors watch pandas feeding and climbing. In town, the Wuhou Shrine honours Zhuge Liang and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, while Du Fu's Thatched Cottage preserves the garden where the Tang poet lived. Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace are working Buddhist and Daoist temples.

Top-ranked sights in Chengdu: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), Kuan Zhai Alley (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi).

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