🍃 Today we're going to "pick tea" at Fukushima Tea Mountain.

#TravelChina🍃 After learning the art of tea brewing, today we went "tea picking" at Fuqüan Mountain (福泉山) in the Dongqian Lake area of ​​Dongqian Lake District. This is one of the most beautiful tea learning spots in Ningbo. 🌿

🏞️ Surrounded by mountains and tea gardens spanning over 3,600 acres, it's lush and green as far as the eye can see, like stepping into a Chinese painting. 🎋

Today we tried our hand at "tea picking" ourselves. ☀️
A tea master meticulously taught us how to pick "one bud, one leaf."
Along the way, we could faintly smell the fresh tea leaves — so refreshing. 🍃

After picking, we also tried our hand at "tea making."
From roasting, kneading, and drying, we ended up with a real tea bag to take home. 🍵 We realized that a cup of tea is no easy feat. It takes both physical and mental effort.

For those who love nature and want to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture,
I highly recommend this place! 🌿 It's educational, fun, and peaceful all at once.

📍 Fuqüan Mountain Tea Garden, Dongqian Lake, Ningbo
💸 Admission: Various packages available (most include a tea ceremony/tea-making experience)
🕒 Estimated time: 2–3 hours

💬 "From fresh tea leaves... to a warm cup in your hand" 🍵✨

#journeyjames #ningbo

Post by JourneyJames | Oct 28, 2025