Swap the city for a day with Silk Mandarin and head to Hangzhou for a hands-on Longjing tea experience in its birthplace. Set among the scenic tea terraces, this cultural trip includes tea picking, traditional hand-roasting, tasting sessions, and even a Song Dynasty whisked tea ritual—plus Hanfu photos and local Hangzhou cuisine. Taking place during peak spring harvest season (March–April), when fresh leaves are hand-picked and processed, it’s an immersive dive into Chinese tea culture, nature, and one of China’s most iconic teas.