Gudong Tea Plantation

Overview

A hillside tea estate northeast of Guilin where visitors can pick tea leaves, watch the processing steps, and taste multiple varieties of Guangxi green and oolong tea — all with karst peaks in the background.

Highlights

• Tea picking: Hands-on picking in the terraced gardens.
• Processing workshop: Watch leaves being pan-fired and rolled.
• Tasting room: Flight of six local teas with snack pairings.

History

Guangxi has cultivated tea since the Song dynasty; this plantation was established in 1965 as a state-owned tea research farm.

Visitor Tips

• Best season: Spring harvest (March–April) for the freshest leaves.
• Duration: 75–90 minutes.