China National Tea Museum

China National Tea Museum is the largest tea museum in the world. It is a wonderful place to learn about tea culture, tea history, enjoy tea, watch elegant tea ceremonies, and see tea plantations. Six exhibition halls trace tea's 5,000-year history — from Emperor Shennong's legendary discovery in 2737 BC, through the Tang Dynasty golden age, the Song Dynasty tea ceremony, and the global trade routes that carried tea to every corner of the world. See traditional tea-processing equipment, exquisite historical tea ware, and live demonstrations. Free entry. Located near West Lake.