ZHEIJANG | THE DRAGON WELL TEA PLANTATION

#discoverchina The Dragon Well Tea Plantation, located in Longjing Village in the Xihu District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, spans approximately 132 acres of scenic tea fields overlooking West Lake and the Qiantang River  . The plantation is the birthplace of Longjing tea, also known as Dragon Well tea, a premium pan‐roasted green tea renowned for its flattened leaves, emerald color, floral fragrance, and sweet, chestnut‐like flavor  . With a cultivation history of over 1,200 years, Longjing tea was designated imperial tribute tea during the Kangxi Emperor’s reign in the 17th century, cementing its reputation as the “Green Queen” of Chinese teas  . Visitors to the plantation can stroll through traditional tea terraces, observe artisans meticulously hand‐plucking and pan‐firing the tea leaves, and sample fresh brews in rustic tea houses  . The area also features cultural landmarks such as the original “Dragon Well” spring, from which the village and tea derive their name, and the famous Eight Scenes of Dragon Well that highlight the region’s natural beauty and heritage  .