Overview
A serene private day from Hangzhou to Jingshan. Stroll bamboo trails and high tea gardens, visit a 1,200-year-old Zen temple and a hidden waterfall with an English guide, private car and lunch.
Itinerary
Hangzhou: Jingshan Zen Temple & Tea Hills Day Trip
Find calm and authentic culture on this gentle private day trip from Hangzhou to the green hills of Jingshan, the birthplace of Chinese tea ceremony tradition. Your day starts with a comfortable pickup from your Hangzhou hotel, then a scenic drive in your own private car with an English-speaking guide.
This is a relaxed, meditative outing rather than a strenuous hike. You will wander winding bamboo-lined paths, look out over terraced mountain tea gardens and follow a gentle trail to the hidden Nine-Dragon waterfall tucked in the forest. The highlight is a visit to Jingshan Temple, a venerable Zen Buddhist monastery founded in the Tang dynasty over 1,200 years ago, where the sound of temple bells drifts through the mist. Your guide explains the temple's deep connection to Zen practice and to Japanese tea culture, and you can join a simple blessing or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
The pace stays easy throughout, with plenty of time for photos, quiet reflection and a stroll among the tea bushes. A relaxed home-style local lunch is included, often featuring fresh mountain vegetables and local tea. This day suits travelers seeking serenity, scenery, tea culture and a genuine taste of spiritual China without any tough walking.
After an unhurried afternoon among temples, bamboo and tea, you are driven comfortably back to your Hangzhou hotel.
A serene private day from Hangzhou to Jingshan. Stroll bamboo trails and high tea gardens, visit a 1,200-year-old Zen temple and a hidden waterfall with an English guide, private car and lunch.
What's Included
✓ Included
✕ Not included
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
For us, the stop I expected to like least turned into the one we discussed afterward. That is the advantage of tasting with someone who can explain what is in front of you. I would rather keep the pause at Jingshan Zen Temple & Tea Hills Day than add another stop.
Practically speaking, the Hangzhou meeting point was simple to find, and the food stops came at a sensible pace. There was time to ask what we were eating rather than just moving to the next plate. I would still leave extra time for Jingshan Zen Temple & Tea Hills Day.
The useful part in Hangzhou was not just trying food, but knowing what to order again later. I saved two dish names in my phone before the tour ended. With 9 hours to work with, the balance felt sensible.
Honestly, I would book this again for the pacing, not because every stop was spectacular. The ordinary transitions made Hangzhou feel like a place rather than a set of postcards. I would keep the Hangzhou outline as it was.