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China Teahouse Experience Guide 2026: Traditional Gongfu Tea Ceremony & Best Cities

Chinese tea culture runs deeper than most visitors realise. The teahouse (茶馆) is simultaneously a social institution, a meditation practice, a living museum, and one of the most genuinely relaxing experiences China offers. This guide explains gongfu tea ceremony, the best teahouse cities, what to expect, what to pay, and how to buy good tea without getting scammed in 2026.