Overview
Trade the city for creeks, tea terraces, and bamboo forests. This one-day hike takes you from Shanghai to Hangzhou most scenic trail through Jiuxi eighteen mountain streams, into Longjing village for a Dragon Well tea experience — pick, roast, and taste Longjing tea with local pastries, along the Shili Langdang ridge with panoramic views, and down through the Yunqi bamboo grove. High-speed train and private car transfers included.
Highlights
- Creek-Hopping at Jiuxi — Step across eighteen mountain streams on flat stone bridges through a forested gorge.
- Pick Your Own Longjing Tea — Walk into the terraces where Dragon Well tea is born and pick leaves alongside local farmers.
- Ridge Walk Above West Lake — Climb Shili Langdang for sweeping views of tea fields, West Lake, and the Qiantang River.
- Yunqi Bamboo Path — End the hike in a cathedral of bamboo, dappled light filtering through ten-meter stalks.
- Door-to-Door from Shanghai — High-speed train tickets and private car transfers are all arranged for you.
Itinerary
Hangzhou Longjing Tea Trail Hike
8:00 AM — Depart from Shanghai (Hongqiao/Station/South Station) via high-speed train. Private car pickup within Shanghai city area.
9:00 AM — Arrive at Hangzhou East Station. Private car picks you up and drives to Jiuxi.
10:00-11:00 AM — Arrive at Jiuxi. Begin the hike. Jiuxi Smoke Tree first. Mist weaves through ancient trees.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM — Jiuxi Eighteen Creeks. Step on stepping stones and splash through mountain streams.
12:00-1:30 PM — Longjing Village. Tea picking experience, then enjoy authentic Longjing tea with local tea pastries.
1:30-3:00 PM — Shili Langdang ridge hike with tea field views. West Lake and Qiantang River visible on clear days.
3:00-4:00 PM — Zhenji Temple and Yunqi Bamboo Path. Cathedral of towering bamboo.
4:00 PM — Private car to Hangzhou East Station.
5:30 PM — High-speed train back to Shanghai.
6:30 PM — Arrive in Shanghai. Private car to hotel.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide throughout the day
- Round-trip high-speed train (Shanghai-Hangzhou)
- Private car transfer within Shanghai city area
- Private car: Hangzhou East Station to Jiuxi
- Private car: Yunqi Bamboo Path to Hangzhou East Station
- Longjing tea-picking experience (pick, taste, with pastries)
What's Not Included
- Lunch at Longjing Village (can be arranged at $15/person)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Pudong Airport pickup (additional $30-50/car depends)
Good to Know
- Shoes: Wear trail shoes with good grip — creek crossings can be slippery.
- Season: This trail is beautiful year-round. Spring (March-May) is peak tea picking season. Autumn (October-November) offers stunning red foliage.
- Fitness: Shili Langdang has about 460m elevation gain. Take breaks at the ridge-top pavilions.
- Train Station: We book based on availability — Hongqiao, Shanghai Station, or South Station.
- Questions: Contact us for custom dates or group rates.
