Hangzhou Longjing Village
- Chinese Name: 龙井村
- Opening Hours: All Day
- Add: Southwest of West Lake Scenic Area西湖风景名胜区西南面 Longgang Town, Lin’an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
- Area: 18.09 hectares
- Climate conditions:: Subtropical monsoon climate 亚热带季风性湿润气候
- Population size: 800
Hangzhou Longjing Village
Longjing Village: A Tea-Scented Escape in Hangzhou
Discover the Home of Dragon Well Tea
Hidden among the green hills southwest of Hangzhou’s West Lake, Longjing Village is the birthplace of China’s famous Longjing tea, also known as Dragon Well tea. With its peaceful tea gardens, traditional houses and winding stone paths, the village offers international visitors a refreshing escape from busy city life.
Walk Through the Tea Plantations
Longjing Village is surrounded by beautiful terraced fields where tea trees cover the hillsides in shades of green. Walking through the plantations, visitors can enjoy fresh air, quiet scenery and wonderful views of the countryside. Spring is an especially attractive season, when local farmers carefully pick the young tea leaves by hand.
Along the way, you may see villagers roasting tea leaves in large iron pans—a traditional skill passed down through generations. It is a fascinating opportunity to discover how the delicate leaves become one of China’s most celebrated teas.
Enjoy an Authentic Tea Experience
Many local families welcome travelers into their teahouses. You can sit in a peaceful courtyard, taste freshly brewed Longjing tea and learn the proper way to appreciate its color, fragrance and flavor. The tea is light, refreshing and slightly sweet, making it an ideal introduction to Chinese tea culture.
Some teahouses also serve simple local dishes prepared with seasonal vegetables and tea leaves.
Explore the Surrounding Area
Longjing Village is close to several scenic attractions, including the historic Dragon Well, Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies, and the China National Tea Museum. Visitors can combine tea tasting with hiking and photography for a relaxing half-day or full-day trip.
A Taste of Hangzhou’s Gentle Spirit
Longjing Village is more than a tourist destination—it is a living expression of Hangzhou’s history, landscape and hospitality. Come for the tea, stay for the scenery, and leave with the peaceful memory of life among the green hills.
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How To Get To Hangzhou Longjing Village
By Metro
There is no direct metro access to Longjing Village from Hangzhou; you will need to transfer to a bus. The nearest connecting stations are Huanglongdong Station on Metro Line 3 or Longxiangqiao Station on Metro Line 1.
🚇 Recommended Routes (sorted by convenience):
Huanglongdong Station, Metro Line 3, Exit B → Walk to the bus stop → Take bus 87 to “Longjing Tea House” or “Tea Museum Longjing Area” (direct to the village center, approximately 20-25 minutes drive).
Longxiangqiao Station, Metro Line 1, Exit C3/C1 → Walk to Yuewang Road Station → Take bus 27 to “Longjing Tea House” or “Tea Museum Longjing Area” (approximately 30-35 minutes drive). Key Points
📍 Key Points: Get off at either stop: Both bus routes stop at “Longjing Tea House” or “Tea Museum Longjing Area,” which is the core area of Longjing Village. You will arrive at your destination immediately upon getting off.
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