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Hangzhou Exploration: Tea Plantations & BBQ Adventure

This Video Will Change Your Opinion on China (Foreigners Don’t see This)

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This Video Will Change Your Opinion on China (Foreigners Don’t see This)

This Video Will Change Your Opinion on China. This was filmed by On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Don’t like china? WATCH THIS! We’ve teamed up with Tripot for an unforgettable first day in Hangzhou, China! From wandering around the breathtaking tea plantations to diving into our very first authentic Chinese BBQ experience with locals, this adventure was packed with culture, delicious food, and amazing vibes! March 2025 | Vlog 472 | Hangzhou, China Zhejiang Province 9/32 Provinces down!! When we finally started our adventure

--- On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD
March 24, 2025, Spring in China

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On Tour With Dridgers spend their first day in Hangzhou with Tripot, a local tour company. They visit Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Feng in rainy weather, then hike among tea plantations and learn about tea from local people. The day includes lunch at a monk's canteen, where food is vegan, and a Chinese BBQ that the couple says was a first for foreign visitors at that restaurant. The episode captures their guide's help and local interactions.

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This Video Will Change Your Opinion on China (Foreigners Don’t see This)

Temples and tea fields

On Tour With Dridgers, a British couple, spend their first day in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, with Tripot, a local tour company. The planned route starts at Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Feng, where they explore Buddhist architecture and hear about the site's history and legends from their guide. Rainy, gloomy weather does not stop the visit. They continue with a hike through tea plantations, where the green landscape offers a quieter setting than the city. The couple interacts with local tea farmers and artisans and hears about their work and traditions.

Monk's canteen and barbecue

At lunchtime, the travelers eat at a monk's canteen. They describe the food as vegan, including rice, soup, tofu and vegetables. The day ends with a Chinese barbecue hosted by locals. The couple says they were the first foreigners to try the restaurant's barbecue and notes that the food was wrapped in single-use packaging afterward. The video presents the meal and conversations as part of their introduction to Hangzhou. Tripot handles the logistics and shares local context throughout the route. Their account combines a temple visit, a tea-field hike, local food and interactions with residents, all during one rainy day. Their guide accompanies them through the temple and explains the cultural and historical context of the sites. The couple has a chance to ask about the buildings and surrounding legends rather than relying only on guidebooks. The walk through Fei Lai Feng and Lingyin Temple takes place in gloomy, rainy weather, but they continue with the day's plan. The tea plantation hike gives them time to speak with tea farmers and local artisans about work and traditions. Their lunch at the monk's canteen includes rice, soup, tofu and vegetables, all vegan. The barbecue in the evening is another local food experience, and the couple comments that the restaurant has not previously hosted foreign visitors. They also note the use of single-use packaging. The itinerary includes tea tasting, followed by the barbecue, and Tripot coordinates the transitions between stops. The vlog describes one first day in Hangzhou and the company's role in arranging that particular route.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the food like at the monk's canteen?
A: It was all vegan, with options like rice, soup, tofu, and vegetables. It was a delicious and healthy meal.
Q: What was the most surprising thing about the Chinese BBQ?
A: We were the first foreigners to try it at that restaurant, and they wrapped everything up in single-use packaging that they would throw away afterwards.
Q: What did the couple do with Tripot?
A: They visited Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Feng, hiked through tea plantations and shared local meals with help from the tour company and guide.

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Hangzhou Exploration: Tea Plantations & Authentic Chinese BBQ

Reanne and Ben, a couple from England, embarked on a travel adventure in Hangzhou, China. Their first day was filled with exploring stunning tea plantations and enjoying an authentic Chinese BBQ with locals. The experience was rich in culture, delicious food, and positive energy. This vlog captures their initial impressions of Hangzhou, showcasing the beauty and vibrancy of Chinese culture. It's a captivating glimpse into a unique travel experience.

Attractions in this video: Lingyin Temple, Fei Lai Feng, Tea Plantations