Tongmu Village (Home of Lapsang Souchong)
桐木村（正山小种发源地）
A high-mountain tea village in the core zone of the Wuyi Mountain National Park. It is the origin of the world's first black tea, Lapsang Souchong, and Golden Monkey.
Tongmu Village lies in the heart of Wuyi Mountain National Park, around Tongmu Pass at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. It is the birthplace of Lapsang Souchong, the ancestor of world black tea, and of the premium black tea Golden Monkey. Traditional pine-smoke curing sheds can still be seen in the village. Ecological protection here is strict, and its primeval forest and type-specimen production sites are known around the world. The Wuyi Mountain Natural Museum is nearby. Entry to the core protected zone requires advance formalities. Ordinary visitors usually come for tea-tasting or study tours hosted by local tea companies. Before you go, be sure to check the latest access policies.
Opening hours
Reservation required (access to the core protected area is controlled)