Fuding White Tea Area (Diantou)
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The core production area of Fuding white tea, with tea gardens, tea markets and a white tea museum. Visitors can try picking tea and sun-withering it.
Fuding is the birthplace of white tea. Silver Needle, White Peony and Shou Mei all come from here, and 'Fuding White Tea Production Techniques' is a national intangible cultural heritage. Diantou Town is the key trading hub for white tea, with a white tea market, many tea companies and tea gardens. During the spring tea season, you can see tea farmers sun-withering leaves on bamboo trays, and some tea companies offer tea-picking and tea-making experiences and tastings. The origin of white tea is linked to the ancient 'Lüxueya' tea tree in Hongxue Cave on Taimu Mountain, and a visit can be arranged together with Taimu Mountain. When buying white tea, choose licensed tea companies or markets. Be wary of vintage claims that distinguish new tea from 'aged white tea', and be cautious about expensive older teas. Getting there: about 25 minutes by car from Fuding city center. The photo for this entry shows the ancient Lüxueya tea tree on Taimu Mountain.
Opening hours
Tea producers and markets generally open during the day