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1 / 10PRI Day Tour to Jiqingli Tea Plantation, Xianqiao Underground River fr Guangzhou
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About this activity
Escape Guangzhou for a full-day private tour combining a working tea plantation in Yingde County with a boat journey through a subterranean river. Discover how Yingde's prized black tea is cultivated and processed, then explore the otherworldly Xianqiao Underground River by boat—a rare dual-experience day trip.
Black tea in Yingde County of Guangdong Province is renown for its flavor. This private day tour will let you take a private vehicle to Jiqingli Tea Plantation to learn the history and culture about Yingde Black tea with a local guide. Afterwards, you will enjoy the fun time on a boat in the Xianqiao underground river.
Pickup time is 8am from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Learn black tea production at Jiqingli Tea Plantation from a local guide
- ✓Walk through terraced tea gardens in Yingde County's famous growing region
- ✓Boat ride through the Xianqiao Underground River with natural rock formations
- ✓Private vehicle transport from central Guangzhou hotels
- ✓Taste and purchase authentic Yingde black tea on-site
Insider tips
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—tea plantations involve uneven terrain and the underground river boat may have slippery steps
- ★Bring a light jacket; the underground river is cool and humid year-round
- ★Peak tea picking season (spring/autumn) offers the liveliest plantation experience with workers in the fields
- ★Ask your guide about tea grades before buying; premium Yingde black tea is a worthwhile souvenir
Good to know
- •9-hour tour includes 8am pickup from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel and return transport
- •Private vehicle means flexible pace but plan for 1.5–2 hours driving each way
- •Bring sun protection, water, and a camera for plantation photography
- •Accessibility limited: tea plantations involve slopes and the underground river requires stairs; contact supplier before booking if mobility is a concern
Who it's for
Tea enthusiasts and agritourism loversCouples seeking a romantic blend of nature and culturePhotographers interested in terraced landscapesTravellers wanting to escape Guangzhou's city centre for a day
Best time to visit
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer pleasant weather and active tea harvesting. Avoid peak summer heat and winter rains, which can make plantation paths slippery and reduce visibility in the underground river.
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