Qiantang River

Shifeng Longjing, with its largest production area in Longjing Village, is renowned worldwide for producing top-tier West Lake Longjing tea. To the east lies the West Lake, to the west are the Five Clouds Mountains, to the south flows the surging Qiantang River, and to the north stand the towering peaks. Surrounded by lush mountains and shrouded in mist, it is like an emerald gem set beside the West Lake. The West Lake Longjing tea ranks first among China’s famous teas. Its leaves are “green in color, fragrant, mellow in taste, and beautiful in shape,” known as the “Four Perfections.” The core production areas of West Lake Longjing include Shifeng, Longjing, Yunqi, Hupao, and Meijiawu, with Shifeng being the highest quality. The pre-Qingming tea is considered the most precious, fit for state banquets. Shifeng Longjing is mainly produced in Longjing Village and Wengjia Mountain Village, known as the "No. 1 Tea Village in the World." "Among the world's famous teas, Longjing is the best, and the finest Longjing comes from Shifeng." The fame of Shifeng Longjing also owes much to Emperor Qianlong. Legend has it that when Emperor Qianlong toured the south, he visited the foot of Lion Peak Mountain…