Introduction: Where is the best place to drink tea in Shanghai? The places where Shanghainese people often go to drink tea. When people think of drinking tea, they generally think of afternoon tea in Guangdong. However, Shanghai, which is also located in the south of the Yangtze River, has a different culture of tea tasting, with a vague sense of petty bourgeoisie. Today, the editor will recommend in detail the top ten tea tasting places in Shanghai and take you to experience the different tea culture. Tea Culture 1. Elegance of the Pujiang River British-style Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Hotel Shanghai. Located on the bank of the Huangpu River, the Peninsula Hotel is nestled among the Bund International Architecture Expo. The architectural design contains the essence of the decorative art that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, reappearing It captured the charm of the "Paris of the East" back then. The hotel's most distinctive lobby teahouse combines Chinese and Western art decorative styles, with luxurious designs such as a concert balcony and a two-story mural, establishing the elegant style of British afternoon tea originating from the 19th century. Peninsula afternoon tea consists of selected refreshments, silverware, music, dancing, etc. Special tea refreshments are served on three-tier silver plates, including mini sandwiches, scones with cream, lemon curd and strawberry jam, English petit fours or waffles and other desserts. The melodious string music and charming tea dance in the lobby exude a strong British sentiment. Eighty years ago, Zhang Ailing moved to Hong Kong from Shanghai and wrote many classic works in Peninsula’s Afternoon Tea; now Peninsula has moved from Victoria Harbor to the Huangpu River, and we look forward to your coming here to relive the elegant time of "Love in a Fallen City" . 2. Hometown of Tea Officials, Pure Heart under the Bamboo, Guyi Garden, Shanghai "The famous garden evokes the ancient meaning, and the Yi bamboo embodies the tranquility." Guyi Garden was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Its name is taken from the Book of Songs, which gave birth to the simple and elegant Jiangnan tea culture in the hometown of Lu Tingcan, the tea official of the Qing Dynasty and the author of "The Book of Tea". There are precious monuments in the garden such as the Jingzhu of the Tang Dynasty, the Putong Pagoda of the Song Dynasty, the South Hall, the Weiyin Pavilion, and the Quejiao Pavilion, which perfectly integrate the ancient meaning and charm of tea tasting into the classical garden. The concepts of "frugality, purity, harmony and respect" of Guyi Garden tea art are slowly unfolding under the shade of green bamboo. Tourists from all over the world use tea as a matchmaker. In addition to enjoying tea and appreciating art, they can also taste delicious Chinese refreshments in the birthplace of Nanxiang Xiaolong. In the garden, there are green bamboos, plum blossoms, orchids, osmanthus and chrysanthemums. There are even century-old peonies exuding their fragrance. It is a quiet bamboo source in this world. 3. Famous Gardens and Famous Buildings Shanghai Yuyuan Huxinting Teahouse This is a teahouse that has witnessed the century-old history of Shanghai's opening as a port. It is located in Yuyuan, a classical garden in the south of the Yangtze River known as "the crown of famous gardens in the southeast"; all the furnishings here It still maintains the characteristics of a century-old tea house. It is full of guests and tea drinkers all year round, attracting domestic and foreign literati and wealthy businessmen. It has hosted more than a dozen heads of state, including Queen Elizabeth II. "The scenery of Luoyuan is placed at several tables", "Palace lanterns are hung on the top, calligraphy and paintings are displayed on the walls", countless poems describe the Shanghai-style culture contained in drinking tea here - it is the Yuyuan Huxinting Tea House with a history of more than 150 years. Playing the zither and drinking tea, one can see nine melodies connected by a clear water; open the window and look into the distance, you will see the skyscraper is just around the corner. Huxinting Teahouse is a typical teahouse that embodies Shanghai's hundreds of years of tea drinking customs. Come here to drink "Shou Sui Tea" on New Year's Eve to welcome the arrival of the New Year; drink "Yuanbao Tea" on New Year's Day to pray for wealth and good fortune in the New Year. It records the century-old style of the old city and displays the urban fashion of new Shanghai. 4. Indescribable wonders and endless aftertaste. The Fourth Teaching Hall in Guilin Park, Shanghai. The Fourth Teaching Hall is located in the center axis of the five main architectural bodies of Guilin Park: "Fu, Lu, Longevity, Happiness, and Immortality". Because of "The Analects of Confucius?" It is named after the four-character motto "Shuer" "Literary conduct is loyal and trustworthy". The doors, windows, beams, columns and partitions of the temple-style building are engraved with 24 filial piety pictures and stories of the Three Kingdoms, Sui and Tang Dynasties. They are full of Confucian concepts of gentleness, moral integrity, loyalty and hard work, honesty and trustworthiness, and also demonstrate the modern The nature and principles of society in dealing with people. The Fourth Teaching Hall is committed to the wonderful "Selfless Tea Party", "Guqin Tea Art" and "Exquisite Tea Banquet" to connect the elegance and customs of Chinese culture and achieve the state of "purity, tranquility, tranquility and spirituality".