Longwu Tea Village
龙坞
Tea terraces, forest ridges, and a hidden reservoir loop. Longwu is one of Hangzhou's most scenic tea areas, well-connected by metro and bus.
Longwu 龙坞 is a tea-growing village area southwest of West Lake, less crowded than Longjing but equally scenic. Its hills are covered in terraced tea plantations, with forested ridges and a hidden reservoir at the centre of the most popular loop hike. Longwu is well-connected by metro and bus, making it accessible without a car despite its rural feel.
How to Get There
Metro + bus
Take metro Line 6 to Xiangshan Campus, Meiyuan 美院象山站 (Exit A), then transfer to bus 331 or 1407. Alight at Longwu Tea Village 龙坞茶村站. The journey takes approximately 50–60 minutes from central Hangzhou.
Taxi
A taxi from central Hangzhou to Longwu takes about 40–50 minutes. Show the driver 龙坞 or 何家村骑行公园. Fares are reasonable within the city area.
Weekend shuttle
On weekends and public holidays, a free Longwu micro-circulator bus (龙坞微公交环线 B 线) connects the tea village, temples, and trailheads within the area.
Best Time to Visit
Spring
Peak season. Tea terraces are vibrant green, azaleas bloom along the ridges, and temperatures are mild. The most popular time for hiking.
Summer
Hot and humid. Forest ridges offer some shade but exposed sections can be strenuous. Start early (before 7 am) and carry plenty of water.
Autumn
Comfortable temperatures and clearer skies. Good visibility from ridge viewpoints. Recommended season.
Winter
Cooler and quieter. The hills are less lush but trails are uncrowded. Walking conditions are fine on dry days.
Trails in This Area
Guangming Temple Reservoir Short Loop
A short, flat loop around Guangming Temple Reservoir with tea-terrace views. Zero climb on the main circuit; optional 15-minute ascent to Guangming Summit for an overhead panorama.
Guangming Temple Reservoir Medium Loop
A gentle loop through tea fields past Red Gate and Guangming Pavilion, with reservoir views throughout. Shorter and less demanding than the full ridge loop but more scenic than the flat shoreline walk.
Guangming Temple Reservoir Loop
A forested ridge walk through Longwu's tea country, circling a secluded reservoir with panoramic hill views. Moderate effort, big reward.
Hejia Village Cycling Park Loop
A short, easy family loop through Longwu's tea fields from the Cycling Park — past Huangmei Pavilion, the Observation Deck, and Yi Cui Ting, returning through Hejia Village Market. Gentle climbing, big tea-terrace views.
Longweiba Pond to Baiyan Ridge Loop
A moderate hill loop from Changdai Village through bamboo forest to Baiyan Ridge — past Carp Kiss and Carp Leap pavilions, with open panoramic views across Longwu's tea country. More climb, more ridge, more solitude.
Longweiba Pond Family Loop
A family-friendly loop through tea plantations, bamboo forest, and a治愈 reservoir. Short distance, moderate steps, big scenery.
Shima Metro to Guangming Temple Reservoir
A 10 km point-to-point traverse from Shima metro across Wuchao Mountain, past Dade Ridge and Feifengyan, descending through tea fields to Guangming Temple Reservoir. The longest and most varied hike in the Longwu area.
Tofu Skin Ancient Path Classic Loop
The full 8 km classic circuit through West Hill Forest Park, along a historic trading path, past a jade-green reservoir, and across open ridgelines with panoramic tea-terrace views. Sustained climbing, big scenery.
Tofu Skin Ancient Path Loop
A historic tea-trading path repurposed as a family-friendly loop — bamboo forest, a jade-green reservoir, and open ridgeline views. Moderate steps, big reward.