While it may not be tea-picking season, Longjing is still a great place to enjoy tea in Hangzhou.

Longjing tea is one of China's top ten famous teas, and authentic West Lake Longjing is only produced in the limited mountainous areas of Hangzhou's Xihu District. The famous Longjing Village is one of these areas. Longjing Village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and a lake on the other, with tea gardens scattered throughout the mountains. Autumn is not the picking season for West Lake Longjing, so you won't see tea pickers busy at work. However, the vast tea gardens and lush greenery are still a sight to behold. Walk along the path in the tea garden to the mountainside for a panoramic view of Longjing Village. When visiting Longjing Village, tea tasting is a must. However, be wary of people trying to solicit customers at bus stops. You can find some well-reviewed tea houses online, or just pick one at random, as they are generally all good. Most tea houses in Longjing Village offer both tea and food. Order a pot of West Lake Longjing and enjoy a meal of farm-style dishes. For just a few hundred yuan per person, you can enjoy a long-awaited sense of relaxation. It's no wonder that many people drive to Longjing to enjoy a leisurely time on weekends.