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Hangzhou National Tea Museum

Brief introduction : Surrounded by clusters of tea farms and boasting five exhibition halls , the museum vividly depicts the evolution of Chinese tea over a span of thousands of years and the colorful tea culture. The Chinese Tea Evolution Hall showcased the production process and evolution of Chinese tea and a variety of domestic and imported tea. The Teaware Hall depicts the evolution of Chinese teaware and deliberates on the planting , making and tasting of tea. The Tea Customs Hall is devoted bring to you the kaleidoscopic tea customs and etiquettes of Yun Yan , Sichuan, Tibet, Fujian, Guang Dong provinces and of the Ming and  Qing Period.

The exhibition center is divided into six tea-tasting session where visitors can have taste teas of various flavor and taste while enjoying tea making ceremonies . The exquisite and quintessential buildings against the backdrop of gardens alternating with tea farms make the visitors totally immersed in this strong tea culture.

Features : China's only museum dedicated to tea.

Collectibles
Tea exhibits
Precious teaware

Address : Shuang Feng , Long Jing Road, Hang zhou Zhe Jiang
Open Hours : 8:30—16:30

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2011-05-23
China National Tea Museum occupies 3.7 hectares and 8,000 square meters construction area. The themes of it are about tea and its culture. It was opened to the public in April, 1991. The museum lies with the green hills at its back and tea plantations in front...Read More
2011-05-20
TOURISTS coming from all over the globe for next year's World Expo will discover another world of beauty not too far away if they want to find tranquility in one of China's most attractive holiday destinations, Mandy Dong discovers. The World Expo 2010 ...Read More
2011-05-23
Hangzhou is a city rich with history and culture, spanning back over 2,200 years. It made a name for itself in the Seventh Century, when the Grand Canal, the world's longest canal opened and linked Hangzhou to Beijing and other centers of trade. The South Song ...Read More

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