China · TEA CEREMONIES IN SHANGHAI
The 6 best tea ceremonies in Shanghai you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Cycle through Shanghai’s French Concession and back alleys, then finish with a guided tea tasting on a small-group ride.
“Lin waited 25 minutes for us. We arrived late directly from the airport and were so happy and delightfully surprised to see her still there waiting for us!”
A private walk through Shanghai’s Old City with a guided tour of Yuyuan Garden and a tea tasting ceremony, plus bazaar time and pickup.
“This 3-hour tour was the perfect way to explore Shanghai’s rich history. Yu Garden was beautiful and peaceful, and our guide shared great insights about its architecture and cultural significance. The tea tasting was a real highlight – we samRead more”
A 3-hour Shanghai walk with **mooncakes**, a **teahouse tea ceremony**, and icy Cantonese desserts on Huaihai Road. Great guide included.
“El tour fue ideal. Jim fue un excelente guía. Me mostró la ciudad, me contó su historia, compró comida típica que me obsequio y me llevo a un pequeño local donde hicimos una degustación de té que no podría haber sido mejor. Tradición, típico y sin tanto marketing, era un local tradicional. Mis palabras hacia Jim son sólo de agradecimiento ya que en una ciudad donde a veces es difícil relacionarse debido a la diferencia de idiomas, Jim adaptó el tour a mis gustos y lo que quería conocer en ese momento. Es definitivamente un tour que recomendaría a mis amigos y que cuando regrese a China voy a volver…”
Private day mixing Shanghai old town, Yuyuan, Tianzifang, plus Zhujiajiao boat ride, tea tasting, and lunch with hotel pickup.
“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”
See Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden in 4 hours, plus Old Town bazaar and a guided tea ceremony with tasting, from $99.
“We booked this tour in advance and our tour guide was Mabel. We started the tour with walking to the nearby Buddha Tempel. We got a lot of information about it and had enough time to explore it. After this first stop, we got picked up by our driver and went to the Yu Garden. The garden was amazing and big. Very lovely to walk through the different parts and got all the historical information about the beginning to the present. The last stop for us was the tea tasting in a tea house. The tea was amazing and we tryed 5 different ones with explanation. Over all the whole…”
A 3-hour Shanghai Chinese tea ceremony with blind tastings, three tea categories, and hands-on Song Dynasty whisking, in a small group.
“What a fantastic experience! The tea master was a wonderful guide, teaching us about different Chinese teas and the special techniques of Song Dynasty whisking. I loved that it was a small group, which allowed for personal attention. Tasting the variety of teas was a delight, and the snacks were a nice touch. I highly recommend this authentic and immersive ceremony. The optional dress-up for photos was a really fun addition!”
Pick a landmark, a landscape or a meal, and start the trip there.
