The journey
Far from the cities, this is a slow, intentional journey through the misted tea mountains of Yunnan, Fujian and Hangzhou. Days unfold around private tea ceremonies with master growers, holistic spa rituals in mountain retreats, sunrise meditation in century-old temples, and quiet meals built around the seasons. Every stay is hand-picked for its atmosphere — places where time genuinely slows down.
Journey Outline
- 01
Hangzhou
Longjing tea & West Lake quiet
Arrival into Hangzhou, a private Longjing tea ceremony in the Meijiawu hills and a quiet sunset row on West Lake.
- 02
Wuyi Mountains
Wuyi rock tea & cliffside retreat
Tastings of Da Hong Pao with a master grower, bamboo-raft drifting along the Nine-Bend River and a cliffside spa retreat.
- 03
Yunnan — Pu'er
Ancient Pu'er forests
Walks through ancient tea-tree forests, a Pu'er aging-cellar tasting and a private banquet in a Dai-minority village.
- 04
Tea Horse Road — Lijiang
Tea Horse Road & Lijiang old town
Scenic drives along the ancient Tea Horse Road, with stops at Naxi minority villages and a serene night in Lijiang old town.
- 05
Shangri-La
Shangri-La — temple meditation finale
Sunrise meditation at Songzanlin Monastery, a Tibetan wellness ritual and a final mountain dinner at altitude.