Tea industry drives development in rural Hangzhou

Tourists pick spring tea at a tea plantation in Zhongtai sub-district, Yuhang district, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

In recent weeks, Zhongtai sub-district, Yuhang district, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, farmers have been busy harvesting spring tea. Tourists have also been visiting the area in order to savor the fragrant air and lush scenery currently available in the region and drink the beverage. The sub-district’s spring tea has given rise to an industry chain that includes cultivation, rural tourism, agritainment, dining, and hospitality in recent years.