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SUMMARY:

This 7 - day 6 - night journey will immerse you in China's diverse tea culture and scenic spots. You'll savor Hangzhou's Longjing tea by West Lake, explore the China Tea Museum, and stroll through Longjing Village's tea plantations. In Xiamen，you'll visit Gulangyu Island before heading to Anxi to discover Tieguanyin’s heritage. Finally, in Kunming，you'll enjoy Dianchi Lake and delve into Pu - erh tea’s manufacturing procedure at a Mount Bulang plantation. Below's the detailed itinerary:

TOUR OF CHINESE TEA CULTURE

(Planting, Manufacturing and Tasting / 7 days 6 nights)

Day 1 Hangzhou: Begin Your Tea Odyssey with First Delicate Sips by the Tranquil West Lake
Day 2 Hangzhou: Dive into Tea Culture at Museums, Wander Through Villages & Stroll Along Verdant Tea Rows
Day 3 Hangzhou: Bid Farewell to Hangzhou and Set Off for the Charming Xiamen (Gulangyu Island)
Day 4 Xiamen: Embark on a Journey to Anxi, the Sacred Heartland of Tieguanyin Tea
Day 5 Anxi-Xiamen: Experience Academic Vibes at University & Feel Spiritual Peace at Ancient Temple
Day 6 Xiamen: Take a Flight to Kunming, the Eternal Spring City Full of Surprises
Day 7 Kunming: Explore the Scenic Dianchi Lake & Savor Authentic Pu-erh on Bulang Mountain

PLEASE BE NOTED: Unless otherwise specified, all default hotels are four-star or five-star hotels; hotel price refers to a standard twin or double room, if a single room is needed , please specify; transportation withincity defaults a limousine or an air-conditioned cab as needed; transportation between cities defaults a bullet train with class-2 seats or an airplane with economic class; please confirm your itinerary at least 15 days in advance for us to lock down all agenda; the final contracted itinerary and price shall prevail.

ITINERARY IN DETAILS
This seven-day aromatic journey weaves together four of China’s most celebrated tea cultures—Hangzhou’s Longjing, Xiamen’s island charm, Anxi’s Tieguanyin, and Yunnan’s Pu-erh—into one seamless tea-centric itinerary. Bullet trains, short flights and winding mountain roads connect misty lakefronts, colonial lanes, centuries-old plantations and ancient towns. Each day is triple-split into Morning, Afternoon, Evening, with expanded detail yet no hotel references, guiding you from leaf to cup at every turn.

Day 1 Hangzhou – First Sips by West Lake
Morning – Arrive in Hangzhou and glide straight to the Longjing Tea House. Sit beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking emerald terraces while a tea master pours pale-gold infusions, explaining how spring dew and charcoal woks shape the nutty fragrance.
Afternoon – Check tension with a lakeside walk; willows brush mirrored water as stone bridges arc over lily pads and distant pagodas shimmer in late-day light.
Evening – Circle West Lake’s north shore as lanterns flicker on; snack on beggar’s chicken and osmanthus rice cakes from lakeside stalls while the moon climbs above the dark silhouette of Leifeng Pagoda.

Day 2 Hangzhou – Museums, Villages and Verdant Rows
Morning – Shuttle to the China Tea Museum. Wander halls of antique teapots, Qing-dynasty export chests and interactive scent stations that let you compare green, white and oolong aromas.
Afternoon – Enter Longjing Village; stone paths wind between terraced bushes where pickers demonstrate the “two-leaves-and-a-bud” pluck. Inside a timber-framed farmhouse, sip freshly pan-fired tea and nibble sesame cakes while the farmer explains the alchemy of heat and timing.
Evening – Return to the city centre for a gentle stroll along Hefang Street—lantern dragons sway overhead and vendors roll dragon’s-beard candy in powdered sugar clouds.

Day 3 Hangzhou – Xiamen (Gulangyu Island)
Morning – Fly south-east; watch terraced tea fields shrink to patchwork below, then land amid Xiamen’s subtropical palms. A short ferry ride delivers you to car-free Gulangyu Island.
Afternoon – Meander Shuzhuang Garden’s cliff-side pavilions and Hao Yue Garden’s seaside rockeries; colonial villas painted pistachio, peach and cream line cobblestone lanes scented with frangipani and sea salt.
Evening – Sip iced coconut coffee on a rooftop terrace while sunset turns the Strait molten gold and the faint sound of a piano drifts from an old consulate turned music café.

Day 4 Xiamen – Anxi (Tieguanyin Heartland)
Morning – Bullet train inland to Anxi; mist clings to rolling hills quilted with deep-green Tieguanyin bushes. Inside the Anxi Tea Culture Museum, interactive dioramas reveal oxidation levels, rolling techniques and the legend of the Iron Goddess.
Afternoon – Wander Xiping Town’s stone-flagged lanes; duck into 19th-century teahouses where clay kettles steam and merchants discuss “orchid fragrance” versus “honey finish.” Taste amber infusions poured from pear-shaped pots into thimble cups.
Evening – Dine on tea-smoked duck and taro rice while crickets sing from courtyard vines and a full moon rises over the surrounding hills.

Day 5 Anxi – Xiamen – University & Temple
Morning – Drive to a hillside plantation; pluck dew-dressed leaves, learn the gentle twist that preserves the bud, and watch master rollers coax fragrance from glossy green strips.
Afternoon – Return to Xiamen and stroll palm-lined avenues of Xiamen University—Lotus Lake mirrors red-brick dorms and the distant sea. Climb the nearby Nanputuo Temple steps; incense coils spiral past gilded Buddhas and panoramic views of the city’s tiled roofs.
Evening – Sample street-side seafood barbecue—grilled oysters with garlic, chilli squid skewers—while neon reflects off harbour waves.

Day 6 Xiamen – Kunming
Morning – Fly southwest to Kunming; upon arrival, the air softens with jasmine and pine. Drop bags and head to the Old Town’s stone gates and cobbled lanes.
Afternoon – Browse markets piled with wild mushrooms, rose-petal jam and hand-painted fans. Sip Yunnan coffee brewed from beans roasted over charcoal braziers while folk musicians pluck three-stringed sanxians in shaded courtyards.
Evening – Feast on crossing-the-bridge noodles and steam-pot chicken in a lantern-lit courtyard where the scent of mint and coriander drifts on the cool high-plateau breeze.

Day 7 Kunming – Dianchi Lake & Bulang Mountain Pu-erh
Morning – Stroll Dianchi Lake’s boardwalks; seagulls wheel above sapphire water and distant hills shimmer in early light. Sip fresh coconut milk from street stalls and watch sunrise paint the sky rose and gold.
Afternoon – Drive south to Bulang Mountain; walk ancient Pu-erh tea forests where 800-year-old trees tower above undergrowth. Watch leaves sun-wither on bamboo mats, steam in baskets and compress into stone-mould cakes stamped with your own initials.
Evening – Share a farewell pot of earthy, camphor-scented Pu-erh with local tea masters before boarding your onward flight, the lingering fragrance of pine, earth and centuries of craftsmanship your final souvenir.

During the journey, please remember the following tips:

- Book your transportation and accommodations in advance to ensure a smooth trip.

- Pack appropriate clothing and footwear based on the weather, and remember to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm when needed.

- Be cautious about food hygiene and your personal allergies when trying local specialties.

- Respect local customs and cultural traditions, and always be a civilized tourist.