China National Tea Museum (Longjing Branch)

★ 4.7

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A state-of-the-art mountain-style museum pavilion complex built directly over steep terraced tea cliffs, mapping global tea history.

⚡ Vibe Art & Design

💰 Cost Free

🏃 Effort Moderate Walking

Snap' Description

Witness a spectacular, breathtaking architectural integration of structure and landscape at the China National Tea Museum's Longjing Branch. Sculpted directly into the steep rocky slopes of Wengjia Mountain, this multi-tiered modern compound utilizes stilt wooden walkways and minimalist slate rooftops to wind past living tea terraces, showcasing high-tech interactives on world tea leaves.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Longjing Village (Line 3/10, Exit 2) + Bus 27 or 5 min Taxi

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Taxi Address

杭州市西湖区翁家山268号中国茶叶博物馆龙井馆区

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💎 Insider Tips

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Take the high-speed glass elevator to the upper hilltop observation deck; it provides an incredible aerial lookout over the entire tea valleys.
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The museum features an exceptional interactive gallery room detailing the strict roasting chemistry parameters behind authentic Longjing tea leaf processing.
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Admission to the entire mountain facility is completely free with real-name passport logging at the front digital kiosks; closed on Mondays.
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The onsite mountain-view boutique shop trades high-quality, government-certified tea ceramics and premium loose leaves at regulated rates.