Meijiawu Tea Plantation

Introduction to Meijiawu （梅家坞茶园）

It is located in the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou. Meijiawu has been well-known by its Longjing Tea Tradition. Surrounded by green mountains and the fragrance of tea tree, the place makes you feel the clean countryside air and retreat from the crowded and noisy urban areas.

By going through the Meiling Mountain Tunnel, then you can go to renovated Meiling Road and will smell the fragrance of tea tree. The crystal-clear Meiwu stream flows down from the Wuyun Mountain, the white and green cottages which made the landscape just like a big beautiful picture. It is an ideal place for killing time, enjoying Chinese Longjing Tea, viewing the tidily juxtaposed residential houses of the Southern Yangtze River Region and has a view of the green meadow of tea fields. 

Meijiawu produces high quality Longjing tea as Longjing and Shifeng. The Longjing tea grown from here is known as green, fragrance, good looking and good taste.Local resident make a living on the tea.There are many tea pickers are hired to help cultivate tea during March to May.

What you should not miss in Meijiawu is to drink a small cup of Longjing, except for seeing and experiencing the tea culture and taking photos.The price of great local food in Meijiawu cultural village is reasonable.It is a great place for family gathering and hold a party.

Location

Meijiawu Village, South Meiling Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City

Main Sights

Memorial Room of Prime Minister Zhou, Relics of Emperor Qianlong, Old Trees, Rural Dwellings, Ancient Well, Ancient Bridge, Langdang Ridge, Xiaoyawu Village

Travel Information

Admission Fee: No charge
Opening Hours: No limits
Best Time to Visit: March, April (Tea plucking season)

Transportation 

Take Bus No. 324, 837, Y4 to get off at Meijiawu Station.

Travel Tips 

1. Try to avoid visiting during Chinese festivals and holidays as it will be extremely crowded.

2. It takes about only 10 mintutes drive from Meijiawu to Lingyin Temple.