Hangzhou: Tea Whisking & Incense Tablet Making
ID: GYG1474334-2251109
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
This Autumn Equinox—the Chins mid-autum day when dy and night are equl—come to Hanzhou and join us to learn tea whiskin, make incense tablet, and taste pastrie. Experience the most beutiful autum.
Autumn Equinox is here. Osmanthus flowers are blooming. It is the most beautiful time of autumn.
On this day, day and night are the same length. Long ago, Chinese people worshipped the moon, ate good food, and met friends on this day. Now, we invite you to enjoy this beautiful old tradition.
Whisk Song Tea — Drink tea like people in the Song Dynasty. Follow the old method: pour water, whisk the tea, and watch it turn into white foam. Make your own bowl of tea and feel the Song way of life.
Make Osmanthus Incense — Autumn is the best time to make incense because osmanthus smells so sweet. Use natural materials like osmanthus and sandalwood to make your own incense tablet. Wear it, and you bring Hangzhou's autumn home with you.
Taste Song Pastry — Song pastry is a snack that people ate with tea in the Song Dynasty. One plate of pastry, one bowl of tea — it is like walking into the Song tea table from A Dream of Splendor.
Highlights
- Whisk tea by hand and watch the foam turn white like snow.
- Make an incense tablet and bring Hangzhou's autumn home.
- Eat Song pastry, drink Song tea, and live like people in the Song Dynasty.
- An Autumn Equinox gathering — a whole day of elegance.
- Whisk tea, make incense, and taste pastries — all in one visit.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Tea whisking experience
- Incense tablet making (tablet is yours to keep)
- Pastries
NOT INCLUDED
- Extra food
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
