Comprehensive Tea Education: Explore China’s largest tea market with expert guidance, learning to distinguish between different tea varieties, understand quality grades, and master traditional brewing techniques. Discover the fascinating journey from tea leaf to cup while understanding the cultural significance of tea ceremonies and the role of tea in Chinese daily life. This educational experience provides authentic insights into regional tea specialties, seasonal variations, and the artistry behind China’s most celebrated beverage.
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Destination
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Trip duration
0.5 day
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Price
From 940 cny
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Min/Max travelers
Min. 4
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Transport
Foot
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Accommodation
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Begin your tea journey at the entrance of Maliandao Chayuan Tea City, where your guide provides an orientation to China’s diverse tea landscape and the significance of this massive trading center. Navigate through different sections of the market, each specializing in specific tea varieties, learning to identify quality characteristics and understand regional differences between teas from Fujian, Zhejiang, Yunnan, and other famous tea-producing provinces.
Authentic Market Experience: Navigate through thousands of tea shops with insider knowledge, meeting passionate tea merchants who have dedicated their lives to sourcing and selling premium teas. Experience the authentic atmosphere of China’s tea trade hub, where business relationships are built over shared cups of tea and quality is assessed through time-honored traditions. Learn valuable bargaining skills and discover how to identify authentic, high-quality teas while building connections with knowledgeable vendors.
China, Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, Tea Ceremony
BEIJING, CHINA
Day 1
Maliandao Tea Tour
In the market, there will be stops at four shops.
Stop #1: Green Teas
Here you can taste green tea, while you will learn the meaning of ‘tea’, how tea is processed and brewed, what is the drinking season of green tea and what are the health benefits. Also, you will learn what is Mingqian tea and what is tea fixing.
Stop #2: Oolong and Black Teas
While drinking Wulong Tea, you will be told about the different types of tea plats, the different origins (in China) of the types of tea and the difference in taste by the change of processing methods. It will also be made clear what is the difference between Chinese black tea and Western black tea. Finally, you will learn about Kung Fu tea.
Stop #3: White Tea and Pu’er Tea
In this shop you will get an overview of China’s oldest teas, followed by a discussion on tea shapes, ancient Tea Trees, Fermentation and Aging. Of course, you will be able to sample the teas offered in this shop as well.
Stop #4: Ceramics and Herbal Teas
This final stop of the tour will introduce you to other aspects of tea culture, such as design of tea pots, matching tea with the right pots, and the herbal origins of tea.
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Accommodation
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Beijing, home of many Emperors, shaped by the Khans, and reshaped by China's magnificent economic boom of the past four decades, offers a perfect mixture of ancient and modern, and of tradition and progress.
Beijing, home of many Emperors, shaped by the Khans, and reshaped by China's magnificent economic boom of the past four decades, offers a perfect mixture of ancient and modern, and of tradition and progress.
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- Professional English-speaking tea specialist guide throughout the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service within central Beijing area
- All transportation and transfers to/from Maliandao Tea City
- Expert guidance through China's largest tea wholesale market
- Tea education and cultural insights about Chinese tea traditions
- Professional assistance with tea selection and quality assessment
- Cultural commentary about tea ceremony and preparation methods
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Tea purchases and personal shopping expenses
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities
- Hotel accommodation and meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities or additional cultural experiences beyond scheduled tour
- Tea tasting fees at individual vendor stalls (if applicable)
- Shipping or packaging costs for tea purchases
- Souvenirs or handicraft purchases beyond tea products
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- Tour operates as join-in group experience with minimum 4 participants
- Tour operates daily throughout the year
- Real-time availability check required with double confirmation process
- Advance booking required at least 3 days prior to tour date
- Tour confirmation subject to minimum participant requirements
- Comfortable walking shoes essential as tour involves extensive market exploration
- Basic knowledge of tea types and brewing methods helpful but not required
- Cultural sensitivity appreciated when interacting with tea vendors
- Tour timing flexible based on real-time confirmation and group coordination
- Pickup time will be confirmed upon booking confirmation
- Valid identification recommended for group check-in
- Tour suitable for all ages and tea enthusiasts of all levels
- Peak season bookings may require additional advance notice beyond 3 days
- Market vendors may have varying English proficiency levels
- Tour may be subject to market closures during Chinese holidays
- Professional guidance provided for tea quality assessment and purchasing decisions
- Group size limitations may apply for optimal market experience