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PRI Day Tour to Jiqingli Tea Plantation, Xiaqiao Underground River from Guangzhou

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Guangzhou, China
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About this activity

Explore Guangdong's celebrated tea culture at a top-tier plantation in Yingde, then navigate an underground river by boat—a dual-experience day tour combining agricultural heritage with dramatic karst geology. Ideal for experiencing rural China and learning traditional black tea production firsthand.

Black tea in Yingde Count 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 a underground river.

Pickup time is 8am from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel. 

At 8am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Guanzhou hotel lobby, then take 2.5-hour car ride to the Jiqingli Tea Plantation. This is one of the 10 best tea plantations in Guangdong Province, where you will learn how to pick up the tea leaves, cook the tea, and make the tea etc. You will enjoy the nice countryside view as well.

After the lunch, you will head to the Xianqiao Underground River, which is 13km in length. You will take a boat to sail about 1/3 of the underground river, viewing the quiet and impressive scenery.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the tour concludes.

Highlights

  • ✓Hands-on tea picking and processing at Jiqingli, one of Guangdong's 10 finest plantations
  • ✓Master traditional Yingde black tea techniques from a local expert guide
  • ✓Scenic boat journey through Xiaqiao Underground River (13 km total; ~4 km navigable section)
  • ✓Countryside views and authentic lunch included
  • ✓Private vehicle transport throughout—no group crowds

Insider tips

  • ★Wear comfortable walking shoes for tea fields and boat boarding; the plantation terrain can be uneven
  • ★Bring a light jacket or cardigan—underground rivers stay cool year-round, even in summer
  • ★Ask your guide about seasonal tea harvests; spring and autumn picking yields the highest quality leaves

Good to know

  • •10-hour tour with 8 am hotel pickup from central Guangzhou; return time typically mid-evening
  • •Lunch included; inform operator of dietary requirements at booking
  • •Private tour format means the experience scales to your group size—ideal for families or small groups
  • •The underground river section is accessible by boat; those with mobility issues should confirm boat boarding ease with operator before booking

Who it's for

Food and agriculture enthusiasts keen on tea production originsNature lovers and geology buffs interested in karst landscapesCultural explorers seeking authentic rural experiences beyond Guangzhou citySmall groups and families looking for a private, guided full-day escape

Best time to visit

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer ideal weather for plantation walks and boat rides, with cooler temperatures and minimal rain. Summer is hot and humid; winter months are generally dry but cooler.

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