“The Son of Heaven must taste Yangxian tea; no other herb dares to bloom first.” — Lu Tong, “A Poem in Response to Meng Jianyi’s Gift of New Tea”
Yixing’s Yangxian tea has been a tribute tea since the Tang Dynasty. Nestled among 70 lush acres of mountainous tea gardens, Chunshan Zaiwang is enveloped in morning mist, where tea trees bask in the mountain breeze and gentle rain, their vibrant green buds gently unfolding.
As the Guyu solar term approaches, Chunshan Zaiwang officially opens reservations for its annual “Spring Tea Ceremony: Guyu Tea-Picking and Elegant Gathering Experience.” We warmly invite you to step away from the city’s hustle and bustle, pack light, and wander into the tea fields, witnessing firsthand the full life cycle of a single tea leaf—from tender green shoots on the branch to the sweet, mellow flavor in your cup.
✦ Spring Tea Ceremony: A Fourfold Immersive Experience
Act I: Spring Walk & Tea Picking—Bathing in Morning Light Among the Tea Hills
At dawn, guided by our resident tea master, don your bamboo hat and carry a woven bamboo basket as you enter the hotel’s private 70-acre ecological tea garden. Amidst the morning dew and the fresh scent of grass and foliage, learn to identify the perfect “one bud, one leaf,” and hand-pick your very own tender spring buds.
Act II: Traditional Roasting Techniques—Witnessing the Transformation of a Single Leaf
Make your way to the tea house, where local intangible cultural heritage tea masters demonstrate and guide you through the process. Experience the art of withering, fixing, rolling, and roasting fresh leaves, feeling the warmth of your hands and the rising aroma of tea as you connect with the meticulous craftsmanship of traditional tea makers.
Act III: Brewing Water in Tranquil Elegance—Savoring Spring’s Sweetness Amidst Tea Hills
Step into Teacher Xie Ke’s thoughtfully designed “Tranquil Tea Room,” where rolling bamboo groves and tea hills stretch out beyond the window. Use spring water to brew freshly made Yangxian Snow Sprouts and Chunshan Black Tea, watch the tea leaves gracefully rise and fall in your cup, and take a gentle sip—the tea is clear and bright, with a long, lingering sweetness.
Act IV: Eastern Handcrafts—Preserving the Essence of Spring Mountain
After enjoying your tea, you can also try your hand at creating an intangible cultural heritage silk fan using the water marbling technique, or craft a delicate tea-scented sachet from your own freshly roasted spring tea, carrying home the essence of Chunshan’s verdant spirit and warm memories.
✦ Experience Schedule and Reservation Notes
Experience PeriodApril 10, 2026 – May 10, 2026
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Daily Sessions:
Morning Session: 09:00 – 11:30 (Ideal for the tea-picking experience)
Afternoon Session: 14:30 – 17:00
Experience LocationChunshan Zaiwang’s Private 70-Acre Tea Garden & Tranquil Tea Room
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Included Items:
Professional tea masters provide全程 guidance and explanations
Full set of tea-picking equipment provided (bamboo baskets, tea hats, etc.)
Observation of traditional tea-making techniques and a seat in the Tranquil Tea Room for sipping tea
One handmade intangible cultural heritage water-marbled fan or tea-scented sachet
Reservation InstructionsTo ensure the tranquility of the mountain retreat and the quality of service, daily participation slots are strictly limited. Guests staying at the hotel are encouraged to confirm their reservations with the concierge when booking their rooms.
Concierge Reservation Phone Number: 15961577188