1 Day Kunming Tea Culture Tour
Tour Overview
Tour Overview This one-day tour in Kunming offers a deep exploration into the rich tea culture of Yunnan, a region renowned for its diverse and high-quality teas. From hands-on...
Code of Tour: YET0000025786
Length of Travel: 1 Day
Destinations of Tour: Kunming
Departure City: Kunming
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour:
Features of Tour: Culture Tea
Tour Overview
This one-day tour in Kunming offers a deep exploration into the rich tea culture of Yunnan, a region renowned for its diverse and high-quality teas. From hands-on experiences at tea cities to educational exhibits at a specialized tea museum, this tour will introduce you to the art, history, and traditions of tea-making in China. You will learn about different types of Yunnan teas, participate in tea ceremonies, and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of tea in Chinese society. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or a cultural traveler, this tour offers a perfect blend of sensory enjoyment and educational insight.
Tour Highlights
- Bangsheng Tea City (邦盛茶城): Explore a vast selection of Yunnan’s teas, including white tea, green tea, Dianhong tea, and both raw and ripe Pu’er tea.
- Kangle Tea City (康乐茶城): Visit another tea city to expand your understanding of the tea varieties and their unique brewing methods.
- Tea Ceremony Training (茶艺培训): Learn the traditional art of tea brewing through hands-on experience and expert guidance.
- Yunnan Tea Culture Museum (云南茶文化博物馆): Discover the history and culture behind Yunnan’s most famous teas, including interactive tea ceremonies and educational exhibits.
- Free Tea Tasting and Cultural Exchange: Enjoy free tea tastings and engage in exchanges about Pu’er tea culture.
- Authentic Yunnan Tea Souvenirs: Purchase genuine Yunnan Pu’er tea and tea-related products as mementos.
Detailed Itinerary
Morning: Visit Bangsheng Tea City (邦盛茶城) & Kangle Tea City (康乐茶城)
Start your day by visiting Bangsheng Tea City (邦盛茶城) and Kangle Tea City (康乐茶城). These tea cities offer a comprehensive selection of teas from all over Yunnan, including white tea (白茶), green tea (绿茶), Dianhong tea (滇红茶), raw Pu’er tea (普洱生茶), and ripe Pu’er tea (普洱熟茶). In the tea rooms, you will have the chance to sample a variety of teas, learning about the different types and their brewing techniques.
During your visit, you will also learn about Chinese tea culture (中国茶文化), participate in a tea ceremony training (茶艺培训), and gain knowledge of the traditional art of tea making. This is an excellent opportunity to understand the cultural significance of tea in China and the intricate details of brewing and tasting.
Afternoon: Visit Yunnan Tea Culture Museum (云南茶文化博物馆)
After lunch, head to the Yunnan Tea Culture Museum (云南茶文化博物馆). As a provincial-level tea culture museum, it serves as a public window for promoting Yunnan’s tea culture to the outside world. The museum’s main exhibits include collections of Pu’er tea (普洱茶), tea sets, and information about tea culture. Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences, including tea ceremonies and tea knowledge exchanges.
The museum also showcases a variety of old Yunnan tea (云南老茶), traditional tea tools, and the history of tea in the region. As a public service, it offers free tea tastings, tea performances, and educational opportunities about Pu’er tea. This museum is a great place for visitors to experience authentic Yunnan tea culture, learn about its history, and purchase real Pu’er tea to take home as a souvenir.
This one-day tour provides a deep dive into the rich tea culture of Yunnan, offering both educational and sensory experiences that will leave you with a greater appreciation of Chinese tea traditions.
Bangsheng International Tea Culture Industry Center in Kunming(昆明邦盛国际茶叶文化产业中心)
Drink in Yipao Erhong Tea House(一泡而红茶叶).
Service Included:
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
- Service charge & government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper.
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
