Top Eastern China Unique Experiences

Immerse yourself in Chinese tea culture with this private experience in Hangzhou. Perfect for those looking for a quiet activity, visit the Hangzhou Longjingshan Tea Cultural Village, and learn all about this leaf. As well as picking the leaves themselves, discover their historical and cultural significance, before seeing the roasting process. The experience finishes with a visit to a traditional tea house, where you get to take part in a tea ceremony.

Shanghai is a great city for food lovers, but it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to find the best bites. Leave the planning to someone else on this local-led, small-group food tour, which takes you off the beaten path. As the sun starts to set, head out to find some of the most authentic regional dishes in the city. Look forward to sampling soup dumplings, noodles, and more, plus drinks.

Get a taste for Shanghai’s startlingly diverse food culture and its culinary specialties on this small-group tasting tour that focuses on breakfast. With your guide in the lead, look forward to trying everything from dumplings and hand-pulled noodles to bubble waffles and more. Along the way, observe tai chi practitioners and water calligraphers in Xiangyang Park, stroll the atmospheric French Concession, and see other highlights.

Visit the stunning city of Hangzhou during this scenic day trip, with private pickup from your hotel or train station. Perfect for travelers short on time, it covers all of the highlights in a single excursion. Glide across serene, UNESCO-listed West Lake on an iconic boat ride, learn the ins and outs of tea cultivating and tasting at Meijiawu Tea Village, and shop for antique embroidery along the centuries-old Southern Song Imperial Street. If you'd like, enjoy a homecooked lunch at a local farmer's home (at your own expense)

One of the biggest cities in the world, Shanghai can be overwhelming on a first encounter. Get to know the city with a passionate local on a private adventure that’s tailored to your unique interests: Feel free to request specific destinations in advance or simply outline your interests and let your local make the choices. Please note that any transportation costs or entrance and activity fees are at your expense.

Lift the lid on Shanghai’s tea culture and sweet treats on this small-group afternoon tea and dessert tour. Stroll along Huaihai Road and after sampling Chinese mooncakes, visit a tea house for a classic tea ceremony. Taste delicate Chinese green and black teas as you discover traditional tea drinking etiquette, and finish at a Cantonese dessert restaurant to try popular cold sweets such as milk pudding and mousse cake.

Spend a full day to enjoy the natural beauty and fresh air of Hangzhou. Enjoy a easy hike in the peaceful Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort (also known by Yunqi Zhujing), which is full of bamboo. Followed by a tea plantation experience in Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village where you get to know the tea culture, enjoy green tea tasting and local lunch. Then, take a relaxing West Lake boat ride under the charming sunset.

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Wan Ling will share her unique experiences of sourcing the teas you will enjoy during the experience. As we know the exact provenance of each of the teas, we can share about each tea's journey from field to cup, as well as give you an insight into the people and places behind the teas. Our tea house provides a calm and relaxing space, which allows you to focus on enjoying the tea and gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese tea and tea culture. You are encouraged to engage and ask any questions you have, so we hope that you will feel confident when talking and enjoying tea in the future.

Just south of Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, Longjing village produces dragonwell tea, one of the finest green teas in China. Enjoy a private tour that takes you to Longjing where you learn all about this celebrated tea. Your knowledgeable guide takes you to see the China National Tea Museum, Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes, and the Meijiawu Tea Village each place revealing another aspect of this fine tea. You also have the option to purchase lunch at a local restaurant run or have a homecooked meal at a local farmer's home.

Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private guided full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train (extra fee) to Hangzhou, explore West Lake, enjoy a boat cruise, savor lunch, and visit Faxi Temple. Afterwards, learn about tea culture at Longjing village before returning to Shanghai.

Enjoy a private tour that showcases the fine tea of Hangzhou along with top attractions in the area. Start with a boat cruise on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to Lingyin Temple, known for impressive Buddha statues, and see the caves of Flying Peak, which also has hundreds of statues. After lunch, discover one of the region’s most famous teas, dragowell tea, also known as longjing tea. Visit the China National Tea Museum and Meijiawu Tea Village to learn about the renowned tea’s production.

This fun half-day private nature outing let you be surrounded in beautiful falls, creek, greens and fresh tea aroma. It's a great way to get your body fully benefited from negative oxygen ions. Spend about 90-minute easy hike at Nine Creeks (also known by Jiuxi 18 Stream), and followed by a visit to Longjing Tea Village where you get to know the tea culture, enjoy tea tasting and local lunch. All entrance fees, private guide and private vehicle service are all inclusive. Upgrade your tour with a relaxing boat ride in West Lake at time of your booking.

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao, a thousand-year-old water town nestled near Shanghai. This half-day tour invites you to stroll along ancient streets lined with Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, cross picturesque bridges, and savor the delightful aromas of local delicacies. Enjoy a guided exploration of this vibrant town, where history meets lively culture. With convenient transportation from Shanghai and an expert English-speaking guide, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking a cultural escape. After your visit, return to the city to explore more at your leisure. - Explore the enchanting Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and its rich history - Enjoy a comfortable bus ride from Shanghai, with a professional guide - Join a group of up to 5 travelers for an engaging experience - Return to Shanghai by 14:30, with options for further exploration

This unique half-day tour gives you a great overview about Dragon Well tea culture in both Longjing tea plantation and Hupao Spring (Running Tiger Spring, a must-see waterscape). In Hupao, spend about 60-minute easy hike, and be surrounded in beautiful creek, spring fountain and greens. Appreciate the amazing stone sculpture art works as well as to learn the spring water quality and the related Buddha temple history in the attraction. In addition, enjoy tea tasting and local lunch in the local tea farmer's house. Lunch, entrance fees, private guide and private vehicle service are all inclusive. Upgrade your tour with a relaxing boat ride in West Lake at time of your booking.