Compared to Longjing Village, I prefer to visit Meijiawu for tea and local dishes

Hidden in the lush hills of the West Lake area, there lies an ancient village with a history of over six hundred years. This tea culture village, stretching over ten miles, is one of the primary production areas and a first-level protection zone for West Lake Longjing tea. One of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, 'Early Spring in the Plum Village,' refers to this place—【Meijiawu】. There are mountains, water, and tea, As well as the rustic charm of farmhouse life, In Hangzhou, for tea, Meijiawu is my favorite. 🍃Meijiawu Tea Village -Meijiawu does not require an entrance fee, and driving or walking along Meiling South Road, you will see vast expanses of green on both sides, just find a spot to stop. -There are open tea gardens in the village where you can walk in along the paths, and also get a close look at tea farmers picking tea. -From September to November is the season when osmanthus flowers bloom in Hangzhou, and besides tea trees, there are also many osmanthus trees here. . 🍵Teahouse Recommendations ❶Authentic Farmhouse -Xiangfu Minglou, Chunjuan Teahouse ❷Teahouse Cafés -Yunjing Tianzhu, Wushi Xiaoshenxian . 🎋The Yunqi Bamboo Pathway is also near Meijiawu, and if you arrive early, it is recommended to take a walk there first. 🔖Recommended Route: Morning at Yunqi Bamboo Pathway - Noon for farmhouse dishes in Meiwu - Afternoon at Meijiawu Tea Village tea garden - Tea tasting and osmanthus appreciation . 🚗Transportation tips -For self-driving, just navigate to 【Ten Li Meijiawu】 or 【Meiwu Spring Early】. -There are parking spaces next to the tea fields, ¥20/time, make sure to park in the regular parking spots, otherwise, you will get a fine. -On weekends and holidays, the most recommended is to take the bus to Yunqi Bamboo Pathway, Meiwu South Entrance, or Meijiawu Station.