Xiangjiang Mingyuan (Tea Culture Complex)
A tea-tourism complex in the Wuyishan resort area: at the rock-tea workshop visitors can watch the full craft process of yaoqing (leaf shaking), zuoqing (bruising and oxidation), and roasting; a tea-battle experience lets guests blind-taste teas to distinguish growing terroir and roast level; the venue also houses tea-history exhibits and chabaixi (tea-whisking art) performances
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A tea-tourism complex in the Wuyishan resort area: at the rock-tea workshop visitors can watch the full craft process of yaoqing (leaf shaking), zuoqing (bruising and oxidation), and roasting; a tea-battle experience lets guests blind-taste teas to distinguish growing terroir and roast level; the venue also houses tea-history exhibits and chabaixi (tea-whisking art) performances. A tea-estate hotel and tea-garden walking trails complete the complex — ideal for in-depth travelers who want to truly "understand" Wuyishan rock tea through drinking it.
Getting there: self-drive from the resort area
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More in Wuyishan
- Mount Wuyi Main Scenic Area
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