Zhangjiajie: Vine Tea Picking & Making Half-Day Tour

Discover the art of vine tea making on a tour in Zhangjiajie. Pick tea leaves, learn traditional techniques, and enjoy a tea ceremony and tasting with a tea master.
Begin your day with a private pickup from your hotel in Wulingyuan or Zhangjiajie city. Arrive at the tea factory and meet your tea master. Learn about the Wuling Mountains’ unique geography—high altitude, misty mornings, and mineral-rich soil—that makes this region famous for tea.

Carry a bamboo basket and walk into the high-altitude tea garden. Learn to identify the tenderest buds and pick them yourself. Your master explains why the best vine tea comes from this elevation.

Watch your freshly picked leaves spread out to wither. Then step into the workshop to participate in the full production process: pan-firing (shaqing), hand-rolling, and drying. This is where the “snow-frost” crystals begin to form.

Sit down for a traditional tea etiquette class. Learn how to brew vine tea properly (80°C water, not boiling), how to hold the cup, and how to serve tea to others. Taste your own hand-made tea alongside other local varieties. This is the moment where you understand why locals say vine tea is “bitter first, sweet after.”

Finally, return to Zhangjiajie City with your own hand-made tea and a deeper understanding of the Wuling Mountains.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.