Longya Tea House — Restaurant in Wenshan District

A must visit when in Maokong! The Longya Tea House is a family run business which gives it that local Maokong charm! The entire family is very personable and bring a hospital energy as they make you feel welcome; almost as if you’re part of the family.

If you are an English speaker, ask for Eric. His English is near perfect as he fluently spoke about his job as an Engineer and his upcoming trip to the United States for work. Not only is Eric well traveled and educated, but he still dedicates time to help his parents run their family tea plantation, tea house, and restaurant!

Eric and I sat together and chatted for a few hours, and yet it only felt like minutes. The Longya Tea House provided us an atmosphere nestled alongside a flowing creek. I couldn’t help but smile as Eric and I talked while the sounds of waterfalls echoed around us.

I will be back to Longya Tea House, and I recommend you stop by yourself for an...

What a hidden gem. While everyone else visits the larger, more popular tea houses in the Maokong area, we had the place to ourselves when we visited last week. From the Maokong Gondola, you can take the #10 or #15 bus to get closer to the location, otherwise it'll be a 25-30 min uphill walk. Keep an eye on the map as the bus zooms up the narrow road otherwise you'll miss the stop. The driver does NOT stop at every bus stop! It's still a 5 min walk from the station and it's a one way road so won't be another bus coming back if you miss the stop. Long Ya is such a picturesque tea house, serene and relaxing with delicious teas. We also ordered the Tea Oil Noodles and the Salted Egg Yolk Lava Buns which were...

I highly recommend visiting this beautiful, hidden tea house in MaoKong! After our gondola ride, we took the mini bus and walked a short distance to the tea house entrance. As we walked down a short path, we felt transported to a magical garden situated near a stream. We were the only guests and had such a peaceful experience compared to the nearby crowded tea houses (around 11am). The family who owns the place were so welcoming even though we don’t speak Mandarin. The woman who works there was able to communicate to my wife in Cantonese. Order the tea noodles and tieguanyin tea which is...