All day tours · WuyishanWuyishan Tea Culture & Ancient Village Day Trip: Xiamei Village and Rock Tea Experience
Step off the main trail to explore a Qing Dynasty tea-trading village and join a hands-on rock tea tasting in the Wuyishan countryside.
Full dayWuyishan
From $137 per group
This day trip shifts the focus from peaks and streams to Wuyishan's tea heritage. You will explore Xiamei Ancient Village, a well-preserved Qing Dynasty tea trading hub, then visit a working tea plantation for a hands-on look at rock tea production and a guided tasting. It is a relaxed, culturally rich day ideal for tea lovers or repeat visitors.
Sample itinerary
- 08:30 Hotel pickup in Wuyishan city area; drive to Xiamei Ancient Village (approx. 30 min).
- 09:00–11:30 Guided walk through Xiamei: ancestral halls, old tea warehouses, and the canal-side trading streets.
- 11:45–12:45 Home-style lunch in a local village restaurant.
- 13:00–14:30 Visit a tea plantation: learn about tea cultivation, picking, and the roasting process.
- 14:30–16:00 Guided rock tea tasting session (3–4 varieties) with a tea master.
- 16:15–17:00 Return to hotel in Wuyishan city area.
Good to know
This tour involves light walking on uneven village paths; comfortable shoes are recommended. The tea tasting is moderate in caffeine; let your guide know if you prefer lighter teas. Xiamei Village is about 8 km from Wuyishan resort area, so travel time is short. Vegetarian lunch can be arranged upon request.
Highlights
- Wander through Xiamei Ancient Village, a preserved Qing-era tea trading post on the ancient trade route
- Visit a local tea plantation and learn how Wuyi rock tea (yancha) is grown, picked, and roasted
- Join a guided tasting of different rock tea varieties, including Da Hong Pao and Rou Gui
- Enjoy a home-style lunch in a village setting (included)
What’s included
- English-speaking guide (or Chinese guide with translation app support)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Entrance fees to Xiamei Ancient Village and tea plantation visit
- Guided tea tasting session
- Home-style lunch and bottled water
- Travel insurance for the day
What’s not included
- Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
- Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
- Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
- Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup in Wuyishan city area, around 8:30 am.
