Birthplace of Tieguanyin Tea in Xiping

Birthplace of Tieguanyin Tea in Xiping

Xiping, anciently known as Qipeng, derived its name from the legend that a great roc once perched here. The area features overlapping mountains, misty clouds, sweet springs, and fertile soil, making it abundant in tea production. It is the birthplace of the world-renowned Tieguanyin tea, with nearly three hundred years of history in selecting, cultivating, and growing this variety. Visiting Xiping allows you to explore the origins of the “King’s Theory” and “Wei’s Theory” of Tieguanyin, as well as visit tea farmers’ homes, taste the unique flavor of Tieguanyin, and experience the contemporary charm of rural tea-growing families.