Immerse in the authentic Chinese tea culture. Stroll through the Tang Dynasty-style architecture, participate in ancient tea-making techniques, savor the intangible cultural heritage—Zisun Tea, and feel the thousand-year wisdom of Lu Yu's The Classic of Tea. 

Through tea as a medium, this cross-temporal dialogue helps the world understand China's craftsmanship and heritage.

Our dear friend : Dr. Erika Anneli, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge

#TeaCulture #CulturalExchange #IntangibleHeritage

At the birthplace of "The Classic of Tea" by Lu Yu—Daxiong Gong Tea Garden in Huzhou—we embarked on a pilgrimage through a thousand years of tea culture. Strolling through the Tang-style imperial tea complex nestled in the mountains, we personally experienced:

Tang Court Tea Ceremony: Brewing tribute Zisun tea using authentically reconstructed gilded silver tea sets, following ancient methods from "The Classic of Tea"
Exploration of the Tribute Tea Trail: Walking along the original Tang Dynasty stone-paved path used to transport imperial tea, discovering ancient tea tree groves

Our dear friend : Dr. Svetlana Besklubova,Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cambridge

#TeaCulture #CulturalExchange #IntangibleHeritage

At Nanxun Ancient Town, experience the local specialty Three-Course Tea - clear tea, smoked bean tea, and sweet tea, feeling the unique Jiangnan hospitality. Stroll along the bluestone-paved paths, visit Zhang Shiming's Former Residence, and enjoy the scenery of the water town by boat.

As night falls, head to Taihu Ancient Town where the water dance show and light displays are absolute must-sees. Wander through the bustling night market, sample Taihu's "Three Whites" delicacies, and watch the intangible cultural heritage iron fireworks performance, experiencing the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

Finally at Moon Bay Hotel, take photos in front of this landmark architecture of Huzhou and enjoy a leisurely walk along Taihu Lake.

Our dear friend : Dr. Muhammad Omer

#HuzhouTravel #JiangnanWaterTown

As night falls, Nanxun Ancient Town gradually lights up with a warm glow. Red lanterns along the riverbanks reflect on the water, swaying gently with the ripples. The bluestone-paved paths shimmer faintly under the moonlight, while the silhouettes of the old houses appear especially graceful in the darkness.

We stroll leisurely along the river, stopping now and then to sample local snacks. Freshly made pastries give off an enticing aroma, and the steaming glutinous rice balls melt softly in the mouth with a sweet, chewy texture. When tired, we settle into a quaint riverside teahouse, savoring traditional treats while admiring the flickering lights across the water.

As the night deepens, the crowds thin. Nanxun grows even more serene, broken only by the occasional dip of an oar or distant murmurs of conversation. The lanterns' glow envelops the entire canal, as if we’ve stepped into an ink-wash painting.

Our dear friend : Dr. Muzammil Khan

#HuzhouTravel #JiangnanWaterTown

We went to Tiaoxi Thatched Cottage with the professor to drink tea. The cottage was by the lake, with white walls and black tiles, surrounded by a serene and tranquil atmosphere. We sat by the window and ordered a pot of Anji white tea, with a lotus pond right outside the window.

The lotus flowers had just begun to bloom, their pink blossoms emerging from the green leaves, and occasionally a dragonfly would flit by, creating tiny ripples on the water. The owner of the cottage said that half-opened lotus flowers were the most charming and even shared stories with us about ancient scholars using lotus petals as stationery and brewing floral dew.

Our dear friend : Prof. Ioannis Brilakis,Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cambridge

#Drink tea #Dmire lotus flowers