Tea Country Tea Picking Light Hike, Exploring the Secrets of the Oxygen-Rich Reservoir
Host Introduction
Hello everyone, I'm Yuanyuan, your Eatwith host. I'm a travel enthusiast, an intermediate tea art master, and a senior tea connoisseur, as well as a mother. More than ten years ago, I came to Longwu Tea Village and was immediately captivated by its beautiful and bright natural scenery and the continuous stretches of Longjing tea trees. I hope to use my understanding of West Lake Longjing tea culture to introduce the good tea and beautiful scenery here to more tea-loving friends. Having lived in Longwu for so many years, I have built a new team, united and innovative, and I am fortunate to be a leading figure in empowering the rural tourism industry in Longwu Tea Town, and have therefore won the honors of Hangzhou巾帼建功标兵 (Hangzhou Women's Meritorious Pace-Setter) and "The Most Beautiful Tourism Person in the First West Lake District".
What to expect
Experience Introduction
Starting near the entrance of the host's space, cross the creek and ascend a well-preserved, healing, and luxurious walking trail. The difficulty level is a relaxing, light sweat, meaning it’s neither too steep nor too slippery. Approximately 90% of the route consists of smooth stone steps. Upon reaching the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Guangmingsi Reservoir, surrounded by mountains and continuous tea plantations. Walking down along the tea mountain, you will reach the reservoir dam, where the bustling crowd begins to gather at the "See You in the Future" market. The entire round trip is approximately 2.5 kilometers, making it perfect for beginners who don't exercise regularly. Whether you're bringing family and parents, accompanying children to breathe in nature, or gathering with close friends, it's a great choice for relaxation and healing.
Venue Introduction
Longwu Tea Town is 12 kilometers from West Lake and is the largest production area of West Lake Longjing tea, known as the "Town of Ten Thousand Dans of Tea" and "Millennium Tea Town." Adjacent to the Xishan Forest Park, it is surrounded by mountains, with overlapping peaks and continuous tea gardens and tea mountains. Nestled within the tea gardens is the clear Guangmingsi Reservoir, making it the most beautiful, most natural, and highest concentration of negative oxygen ions for leisure activities in the city.
Good to know
This experience includes a hiking portion, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes.