Ya'an Tea Horse Road Immersion | Tea Culture Lunch

5.0
(2 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A Journey from Leaf to Cup: Harvest, Taste & Explore the Birthplace of Tea.

Hands-On Tea Harvesting: Immerse yourself in the vast, misty tea plantations of YunTai Mountain and pluck the freshest tea leaves with your own hands (Seasonal).

Curated Tea-Infused Lunch: Indulge in our exclusive "Echo of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road" gourmet lunch, a narrative dining experience where tea is seamlessly woven into every course.

A Complete Tea Narrative: Follow the "life of a tea leaf" from the morning dew on the plant, to your lunch plate and cup, and finally to the modern production line at a renowned tea factory.

Panda Homeland & Tea Origin: Explore Ya‘an, a dual-heritage city recognized as the cradle of tea culture and the scientific discovery site of the Giant Panda.

Explore Ya‘an, a dual-heritage city recognized as the cradle of tea culture and the scientific discovery site of the Giant Panda.

What's Included

Private transportation
Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary &The gifs
Lunch
Professional licensed English-speaking guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the place that is convenient for you.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ya'an

    Experience the production skills of national intangible cultural heritage south roadside tea. Visit Inspired by the thousands of years long tea culture in its birthplace-A visit to a century-old tea factory that began in 1546 and has been continuously producing Tibetan tea for 476 years. 1.The project entered the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. 2.The Millennium Gold Award awarded by the United Nations Development Programme for Ya'an Tea Factory. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Organic Certification. In 2011, it was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage productive protection demonstration bases. In 2022, "Chinese traditional tea-making techniques and related customs" was included in the UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Ya'an (Pass by)

    Escape to the serene, mist-shrouded peaks of Ya'an YunTai Mountain. Here, endless, emerald-green tea terraces cascade down the slopes like natural stairways to heaven. This isn't just a scenic vista; it's the living heart of Ya'an's tea culture. As you walk through the meticulously manicured rows of tea bushes, breathe in the crisp, clean air filled with the subtle fragrance of tea leaves. You are standing in one of the most premier tea-growing regions in China, where the perfect combination of altitude, climate, and soil gives birth to exceptionally aromatic tea. In this tranquil oasis, far from the urban hustle, you will connect with the land and understand the true meaning of "terroir." It's a place where you can slow down, immerse yourself in the timeless rhythm of nature, and witness the origin of every sip of tea.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lalaland Chengdu

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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