Hangzhou and Wuyishan, China
Hangzhou, the lakeside city of Longjing green tea, and Wuyishan, the Fujian mountain town behind rock oolong, sit roughly a day apart by high-speed rail. Together they form one of China's most rewarding short tea routes for curious travellers.
Why Hangzhou and Wuyishan, China belongs on your shortlist
Use this guide as a starting point for deciding when to go, what kind of trip fits best, and which stories to read before booking.
Read before you go
These English travel stories give you neighborhood context, pacing advice, and practical details for planning a better visit.
China Tea Travel: A 7-Day Route from Hangzhou to Wuyishan
A slow southward route that pairs Hangzhou's lake-and-leaf tea culture with the rock valleys of Wuyishan. Seven days of tastings, village walks, mountain logistics, and the confidence to buy tea on your own terms.
