Meijiawu Tea Culture Village

There aren't many people here, only a few couples walking by occasionally, and I'm instantly immersed in nature.

It had just rained, the soil was soft, and drops of water clung to the petals and leaves of the tea trees. Unable to suppress my beating heart, I followed the path up the tea mountain. Standing on a slightly flatter spot, I gazed across, feeling so comfortable that I couldn't help but smile.

After descending the tea mountain, Meijiawu is just ahead. If you have time, you can choose a teahouse to enjoy a cup of tea. If you're looking for a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

We debated for a long time about which one to go to, Meijiawu or Longjing Village, and finally chose Meijiawu at the suggestion of the taxi driver.



Meijiawu, also known as Meijiawu Tea Culture Village, is located south of Meiling Tunnel. It stretches for more than ten miles along both sides of Meiling Road and is known as the "Ten-Li Meiwu".



As we drove along Meiling North Road, tea plantations flashed past our car windows. Passing through the Meiling Tunnel, we saw tea everywhere, on the hills and in the fields. Roadside teahouses lined the landscape, and the beautiful houses, set against the backdrop of green mountains, looked like a painting.



Before going to Meijiawu, I was really busy reading travel guides on Xiaohongshu. Someone recommended the place below. The photos gave me the feeling of being in a Miyazaki cartoon, so when we got off the car, we walked to a place called "Chayuanchun" (on the left side of the road). When we entered the door and looked to the right, there was a small path beside the canal. We walked along the path for about one or two hundred meters and arrived.

Visiting Meijiawu during this season is a great way to savor Mingqian Longjing tea and watch tea farmers picking leaves. Clouds and mist shroud the mountains, busy figures bustle through the tea fields, and the occasional chirping of tea tunes and birdsong fills the air, allowing you to temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in this beautiful scenery. There's not much to see here, but the main attraction is tea. Stopping by and wandering, I spotted a beautifully decorated roadside teahouse that caught my eye. Order a cup of tea and some dim sum, then sit back and relax, enjoying a moment of quiet time and soothing the fatigue. Prices for Longjing tea start at 400 yuan per kilogram, with prices ranging from 600 to 800 yuan and even higher. Meijiawu is relatively remote, so it's likely not as popular as Longjing or Lingyin, so prices are likely to be lower. However, I don't have a deep understanding of the quality, so I can't comment on it.

Meijia Tea Culture Village has built a tea culture leisure and tourism area called Meijia, which perfectly combines the love of mountains and rivers with the love of the world, with more than ten scenic spots including Qianlong relics, ancient tree viewing spots, tea garden viewing areas, farmhouses, Shili Langdang, ancient wells, ancient bridges, fishing areas, tea art performance areas, Xiaoyawu, etc.

It's actually Meijiawu. It's not far from Yunqi Bamboo Path, just two or three stops away, and there are buses. Tea plantations line the road on both sides. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the tea fields stretch out in a cascade. Like Longjing and Shifeng, it produces Longjing tea, known for its rich green color, rich fragrance, mellow flavor, and beautiful shape. It boasts both natural scenery and cultural heritage, exemplified by the saying, "Without rain, the mountains flow through the valley; without clouds, the mountains remain shady." Due to the weather, we didn't stay long, but this lingering feeling probably gives me another reason to return.

Walking from Yunqi Bamboo Path towards Lingyin Temple, you will pass Meiwu, a large West Lake Longjing tea plantation with teahouses along the street. It is said that Hangzhou locals come here to drink tea and sit in the teahouse looking at the tea plantations on both sides, which is very pleasant.

Meiwuchunzao is a few stops further in from Yunqi Bamboo Path. The area is surrounded by tea houses. The prices are too high and the tea is not very good. The better Longjing is on the other side of Shifeng Mountain.

West Lake, a treasured scenic area, has developed numerous attractions. In recent years, the "New Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake" have gradually become known. Among these new sights, my favorite is Meiwu Chunzao (Early Morning Bloom in Meijiawu). Many people mistake Lingyin Temple for the western end of West Lake, but heading south along Meiling Road from Lingyin Temple reveals a completely different world. Far from the hustle and bustle, all that remains is expanses of Longjing tea and lush greenery. Meiwu Chunzao (Early Morning Bloom in Meijiawu) is like a large, natural oxygen bar. You can stroll into a tea farmer's home and relax with a pot of Longjing tea, freshly picked, roasted, and brewed by the farmers themselves. Gazing at the tea trees and the women picking them, you'll experience a state of harmony between Zen and tea. Photography Tip: Visit on a foggy day, preferably with sunshine, for stunning light and shadow effects. Many small hills are accessible for climbing, offering closer angles!

The West Lake scenery is very beautiful. Coming here will empty your mind and let you immerse yourself in the picturesque world of West Lake.

Meijiawu is a tea culture village that is rich in Longjing tea. The surrounding mountains are covered with tea plantations and various teahouses.

On the way to Yunqi Bamboo Path, there are rows of tea fields on both sides and some tea houses around. Friends who like to drink tea can go and taste Longjing.

Almost every household in the village makes a living by growing and selling tea. Meijiawu has a lot of tourists, most of whom are self-driving tourists.

Find a better day, without time constraints, and walk slowly in the tea garden of Meijiawu alone or with a few friends. It will really make you intoxicated.

It had just rained when we went there. The place was hazy with mist and rain, the air was fresh, and the small shops on both sides were simple and natural.

Located near Jiuxi Yanshu, in the southwest of West Lake, this area is relatively unpopular with tourists from far away, but it is indeed a place that people near Hangzhou are more willing to travel to. There are not so many tourists here, but the environment is comparable to West Lake. There are green tea gardens, shady trees, and tree-lined paths, which are very suitable for leisurely strolls.

It took a long time to get to Meijiawu by car. Maybe it was winter, so there were very few people. I was the only traveler there. The scenery was really beautiful. I saw a tea-growing aunt spreading fertilizer. She told me that the new Longjing tea in March is the best. It was the first time I saw Longjing tea trees. The scenery of the tea trees all over the mountain was really nice. It’s just that the drive is a bit far. If you have plenty of time, you can really come.

Meijiawu is probably my favorite place. Known as the "Ten-Li Meiwu," as I drove past, the tea plantations on both sides of the mountain range seemed to come alive. Taking a few deep breaths, the air was incredibly fresh.

There are relatively few tourists in Meijiawu Tea Culture Village, so this tea garden tour was chosen in Meijiawu.

There is a quiet path on the west side of West Lake in Hangzhou, which is very suitable for hiking. It passes by scenic spots such as Faxi Temple, Meijiawu, and Yunqi Bamboo Path. It feels like the back garden of the bustling West Lake, with its own unique caves.

Before you get close, you can smell a faint scent of tea. There are teahouses and tea houses all along the road. Many people choose to stop for a rest and slowly enjoy a cup of tea. The green all over the mountains and plains seems to fill your body with this green, which is cozy and comfortable. Everywhere you look is lush green. Take a walk in the tea garden, take a look, smell it, and enjoy the slow life in the tea garden.

Well... I came here for a gathering with colleagues, and I really felt that it couldn't be more boring...

Seeing a tea plantation for the first time, I was so excited. Longjing tea is everywhere. I love it.

Keep going forward and you will see the internet-famous tree in about ten minutes.

This tree is just opposite the Yunqi Bamboo Path

It's a pity that the fence here is locked and tourists are not allowed to enter. There is also a lot of butter on the iron railings. I guess someone climbed in. Someone said that they can enter even if they pay money.

It is sunny in early summer.

Check in at the small intersection of Meijiawu.

It is a famous tea culture village near the West Lake, with beautiful mountains, beautiful water, tea and culture. Meijiawu Tea Culture Village is a first-level protection area and one of the main production areas of West Lake Longjing tea. From Yunqi Bamboo Path, you can climb Wuyun Mountain and walk along the mountain path to Meijiawu. There are tea trees all over the mountains, and the fragrance of tea all over the mountains. The layers of tea trees are lush and green, and the green is everywhere. The fragrance of tea is refreshing.

Heading south from the back gate of Lingyin Temple, you'll find the Meijiawu tea plantation, lined with small buildings. Friends and classmates who come here for the famed tea will bargain with the owners, striving to get the best Longjing tea for the lowest price. A few of us, however, came here to while away the hours. We set up a table on a second-floor balcony and spent the afternoon playing cards, sipping Longjing tea and eating watermelon. It wasn't until the sun set, its afterglow grazing everyone's faces, that we realized it was getting late and had to hurry back. Before leaving, we noticed the afternoon tea fields were so captivating that we took a few minutes to take a souvenir photo. Ten years later, every time I see this photo, the lazy afternoon comes flooding back to me. Alas, after moving to Shanghai, I can no longer savor the leisurely nature of Hangzhou...

Local small attractions, if you don't have an in-depth tour, you probably won't be able to visit them.

Since it was developed in recent years, it is relatively less crowded with tourists and the air is fresh, making it a good choice for a leisurely viewing of the tea mountain scenery. The tea houses here are a bit like teahouses, mainly for tea tasting, but they also have the function of restaurants, allowing tourists to enjoy local specialties.

Riding a bicycle through Meijiawu, you can see the mountain scenery and lush green tea plantations along the way.

I'm not a tea lover, but I insisted on visiting the tea plantations! I wonder how many people share this sentiment! Looking at the mountains covered with tea trees brings joy, and I think: drinking tea is a mood, while tasting tea is a state of mind. Looking at tea trees must be a kind of sentiment! Tea can bring two people together, or many people together, allowing for free conversation; tea is also quiet and relaxing, allowing you to savor it alone, absorb its fragrance, and gain enlightenment, allowing you to contemplate it in solitude! Of the two, I prefer being in the tea mountains, surrounded by them...

You can take a tea break at Meijiawu, taste Longjing tea, and have lunch. The road approaching Meijiawu is lined with either large tea plantations or teahouses.

Meiwu Chunzao is mainly about tea culture. You can see tea trees along the way. Meiwu Chunzao is very close to Yunqi Bamboo Path. There are also many tea trees near Yunqi Bamboo Path.

Meijiawu is an ancient village with a history of more than 600 years. It is also one of the first-level protection areas and main production areas of West Lake Longjing tea.

This village has a history of more than 600 years, and green tea is planted around the village. Longjing tea is grown particularly well here, with bright green color, mellow taste, and is very delicious.

Beautiful, very nice environment. Beautiful, very nice environment.

Meiwu Spring Early ~ We took the bus directly to the place. There were tea mountains on both sides of the road, which was very beautiful! Because it was too hot, we didn't go to the tea mountains to hang out, and just found a shop to drink tea.

Things were so expensive. A cup of Longjing tea cost 30, 50, and 80 yuan. The food was even more expensive, much more than downtown. We ordered some snacks and ate our own cookies. I saw online that a cup of tea was 10 yuan, so I wondered if we were being ripped off. We even saw people eating there—truly wealthy people.

Actually, if you don't come here during the Qingming Festival, it's not very interesting to just watch people picking tea on the tea mountain. You don't even have to drink tea here. You can get it at Longjing Second Village for 5 yuan per person. But Longjing Second Village is always trying to sell you tea. There are pros and cons to both. I really hate it when someone chatters while I'm drinking tea.

There are many tea gardens, with large green areas, which are really comfortable for the eyes. Aunties and grandmothers carrying tea baskets are busy picking tea. Occasionally, you will see tourists experiencing it on the roadside. If you have plenty of time, it is nice to go and experience it. It would be even better if you have someone who can take pictures.

There are many places to drink tea in Meijiawu. You can relax and enjoy a cup of Longjing tea to get rid of the hustle and bustle of the city.

I was so happy to find it! It's right across from the Yunqi Bamboo Path. It's a very Japanese-style tea garden! The tree in the middle is a stroke of genius, just right!

The originator of Longjing tea, playing cards, drinking new tea, eating local chicken in the farmhouse, comfortable

The environment here is elegant, with ancient style and flavor, pink walls and black tiles. It is a very good place to display the beauty of tea culture, ecological nature, and the joy of farming customs.

People who are not in a hurry to go to work go to Meiling early, drink a cup of Shifeng tea, and enjoy life leisurely.

There are many farmhouse teahouses in Meijiawu. It is a good place to meet up with a few friends, drink tea and chat.

Take the bus from Lingyin Temple to Meiwu Village. A must-see when visiting Hangzhou, and one you'll want to visit again, these are the New Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake. [Tips] Don't take the shuttle bus from Lingyin Temple; it's expensive, crowded, and inconvenient. Continue walking toward Lingyin Feilai Peak and Fajing Temple, where you'll find a bus stop that takes you to Meiwu Village.

Traveling through Meijiawu, the heavy colors of the towering fir trees have been diluted by the white snow, and the red and white pillars on the roadside are particularly eye-catching.

There are occasionally one or two trees in the fields beside the road, giving a sense of depression and decadence.

Along the way, we passed by villages and scenery, and turned back before reaching Zhijiang Road. We experienced Meijiawu in a different way. With snow, we could satisfy everyone.

The hardest-working people are the sanitation workers who shovel snow. Without them, there would probably be no chance to travel on this road. The orange Lone Ranger carrying a snow shovel is awe-inspiring.

It was winter when I went there, and there was no sense of spring at all.

Meijiawu is definitely better than Longjing Village! At least it’s less commercial!

From Longjing Village to Meiwu, the scenery here is really beautiful!

After a morning tour of Xixi in Hangzhou, we were taken to Meijiawu, a Longjing tea production base in Hangzhou, for lunch. According to Baidu, there are five major Longjing tea production bases in Hangzhou: Shifeng (Shifeng Mountain in Hangzhou), Longjing (Longjing Village), Yunqi Village, Hupao (Hupao Spring), and Meijiawu.

Meijiawu is located in Meijiawu Village, Xihu District, along Lingda Avenue. Surrounded by verdant mountains and overlapping tea hills, Meijiawu produces Longjing tea, a tea with a rich, fragrant, mellow flavor, and beautiful appearance, similar to Longjing and Shifeng teas, earning it the reputation of a "Happy Tea City." As a renowned Longjing tea production base in Hangzhou, Meijiawu Village boasts both natural beauty and cultural resources, characterized by "long ravines without rain, and shaded mountains without clouds."

In addition to tea planting, Meijiawu is also developing farmhouses with local tea industry characteristics. We had lunch at one of them, and of course, there was also an activity to promote their own Longjing tea.

After lunch, we went to the tea mountain to digest the food. Noon is not the best time to pick tea, so we just took a deep breath of the fresh air in the tea mountain before heading to the next attraction.

Meijiawu is located two kilometers northwest of Yunqi Bamboo Path.

The tea fields all over the mountains are considered to be a well-developed place. The stone steps are great. There are many places to eat in Meijiawu, which is suitable for tourists.

There are many tea plants planted here. What is more distinctive is that there is a popular tree here, and many people come here specifically to take pictures.

The transportation is convenient, there are tea plantations, and you can enter the tea plantations! You can also go to the tea farmers to taste a pot of new tea and listen to the farmers tell the story of tea.

The tea mountains are quite nice, but the tea houses are a bit too enthusiastic in attracting customers.

It is a place where local Hangzhou people like to go to drink tea. There are tea plantations on the hilltops, and it is a green scene. You will feel refreshed after walking there.

I really didn't see any cherry trees in Meijiawu except for the teahouse and restaurant. Also, who said the whole journey was only 4km? It's obviously much longer than that. Anyway, it's great as long as you stick to it.

The scenery is okay, with rows of tea trees on both sides of the road. The shops on both sides are either selling tea or eating. But if you want to eat, you must drink tea. If you don't drink tea, you can't eat. They are all black shops.

The West Lake Longjing tea planting base is here. The tea garden is open and you can take photos in the middle of the tea garden.

The earliest mining areas of Longjing are divided into: Lion, Dragon, Cloud and Tiger. Meijiawu was added to the mining area after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is not a real old mining area. If you want to taste real Longjing tea, you still have to go to the old mining area. Meijiawu is suitable for tourist buses to enter because of its flat terrain. I think the audience should understand the reason!

Meijiawu's scenery is dominated by tea mountains and tea plantations. Almost every roadside spot is lined with tea plantations and teahouses. Brewing a pot of tea and chatting with friends is a unique experience. However, the supporting facilities are average, and the tea-drinking environment is more like a farmhouse.

Meijiawu, a village nestled deep in the tea mountains, is a wonder to behold. Its residents are blessed with such a beautiful environment and air, a paradise on earth. Morning mist lingers, rainy days are shrouded in mist, and amidst the tea leaves, the mist creates a vibrant world, refreshing and pure.

Walking on the winding mountain path, you will see rows of green tea trees and busy tea farmers, and the unique tea-picking scenery of the Jiangnan water town comes into view.

Tea farmers' small houses are located at the foot of the mountain, each engaged in tea production and sales. These houses have naturally evolved into teahouses and farmhouse restaurants, each with its own unique setting. Some are nestled against the mountain, others by the water, and still others feature courtyards planted with osmanthus trees. Most are rustic and natural, with the lingering aroma of tea, imbued with the charm of Jiangnan culture. Guests can choose a different setting to enjoy tea, whether it's the mountain views, the gurgling water, or the fragrance of flowers – a truly delightful experience. However, one important point to keep in mind: if you're not knowledgeable about tea, avoid buying from tea shops to avoid being scammed.

Avoid weekends and holidays. Weekends here are filled with families from surrounding counties and cities driving in for the weekend getaway. Cars are everywhere, practically choking on exhaust fumes. It's not quiet at all. Also, during weekends and holidays, the prices for rooms at the farmhouses here skyrocket, sometimes reaching over a thousand yuan. Meals are also expensive. It's best to visit on a weekday.

Convenient transportation, unique spirit, refreshing, early spring in Meiwu, impression of Hangzhou

Shilimeiwu is breathtakingly beautiful. It is best to go there early in the morning.

Meijiawu is definitely the most beautiful and quiet scenic spot in Hangzhou. Due to its remote location, many tourists are unaware of the existence of such a paradise behind the West Lake. Along the mountain road are the most famous "Yunqi Bamboo Path" and the Three Heavenly Indigo Trees.

With the aroma of tea, order a pot of Longjing tea and a plate of melon seeds, and a few friends can sit for an entire afternoon.

If you want to see the hometown of Longjing tea, Meijiawu is a must-go! The vast expanse of Longjing tea leaves makes you feel great!

There are tea gardens on both sides of the road. Although the camellia flowers are inconspicuous, each one is unique.

Yay! If you want to see the hometown of Longjing tea, Meijiawu is a must-go! The vast expanse of Longjing tea leaves makes me feel so good!!! :D

There are tea plantations and many farmhouses, and the prices are not cheap.

It is suitable for self-driving tours. Drinking tea and eating at the Farmhouse Tea Garden is very beautiful.

Surround yourself in the tea garden, eat some farm meals, and listen to the stream flowing slowly.

We went there just for the tree, and it was just as we imagined. Unfortunately, when we went there, the entrance was closed and we couldn't get in.

There are few tourists, the scenery is beautiful, and the tea garden is really big

It was a place selling tea. The salesman was trying his best to promote Longjing tea. I listened but didn't buy anything and went straight to the large tea garden!

My favorite spring scenery: tea fields, green bamboos, and secluded paths. Once you go there, you’ll know how beautiful it is!

Meijiawu is the first tea garden I have ever visited. I was deeply impressed. Although it was cloudy that day, I still remember the beauty there.