Meijiawu Tea Village



To understand the brilliant past and equally bright future of tea in China, there is one place where a visit is a must
- Meijiawu Tea Village.

In the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, Meijiawu has long been well known for its Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea
tradition. Mist rises from the surface of West Lake, rippled like gray silk. Budding willows sway in the breeze,
magnolias yield their fragrance, plum blossoms shed their petals. Arched stone bridges, tile-roofed pavilions,
stone lanterns, and dragon boats punctuate the landscape. The tranquil village looks just like a Chinese
painting.

Meijiawu Village, Hangzhou is the depository of that particular quality of tea that is considered the best in China.
Hangzhou Longjing tea is not only famed for its unique green hue, the exclusive fragrance, taste and flat
appearance and most importantly, its restorative quality have earned it the recognition.

Elaborate tea taking ceremonies are held here in Meijiawu Tea Village. The West Lake District is one of the most important tourist attractions in
Hangzhou city. Meijiawu Tea Village in particular is reputed for its history of serving exquisite tea. This picturesque village will enable you to
experience the pleasure of a perfect cup of tea, watch several tea ceremonies and most interesting selected tea under professional supervision.
Chinese tea can be of different varieties, you might or again might not require some advice or help in selecting a particular brand.

The crystal-clear Meiwu Brook that flows down from the Wuyun Mountain and the white and green cottages which made the landscape as a big
beautiful picture, it is an ideal place for time out, enjoying Chinese Longjing Tea, viewing the tidily juxtaposed residential houses of the Southern
Yangtze River Region and seeing the green meadow of tea fields.

In the village, tea is also the symbol of cultural alliance. Every holiday, hoards of visitors come down
to the village to enjoy a stimulating cup of tea. In recent times, a project named Meijiawu Tea Village
is on its way of completion. Plans are being made to promote the area as a tourist spot solely based
on the cultivation of tea.