Why good tea grows here
High, misty and moist, the Fanjingshan area suits tea plants, and tea gardens stretch across the surroundings with a long fragrance. For visitors, a cup of local tea and a stroll through a tea garden are another way to get close to the hills and water beyond the climb.
How to enjoy the tea culture
- In the spring and autumn picking seasons, some gardens open for visits so you can learn how tea is picked and made;
- Sit in a tea house and sip, hearing local tea stories;
- Buy tea from clearly priced channels, as needed and sensibly.
Visiting notes
- Tea gardens are mostly in the lower surrounding areas — easy to fit into your route;
- Keep to open paths in the gardens; do not pick or trample at will;
- Opening and experience arrangements vary with the season, so check online before you go.
A cup of clear tea and half a day of leisure add ease to the mountain journey.
