Top 10 Tea Houses in Shanghai

People Enjoy Tea at an Ancient  Chinese Style Teahouse

Tea is an indispensable part of people's daily life in China. Cafe houses have mushroomed in recent years; however, many Chinese people still prefer to relax at a teahouse. In Shanghai, over 3,000 teahouses are in operation, providing a wide range of choices to appreciate the charm of the varied and brilliant Chinese tea culture.

Many best & famous places to drink tea are gathered around Shanghai Old Street area. You can experience a teahouse after visiting the nearby Old City God Temple or Yu Garden. Most teahouses in the city are decorated in an ancient Chinese style. They serve excellent Chinese tea as well as simple local food and snacks. Hereunder is the list of Top 10 Tea Houses in Shanghai. This information will enrich your leisurely stay in Shanghai.
 

Chinese name: 湖心亭 (hú xīn tíng)
This is the oldest tea house in Shanghai. It is a big pavilion in the middle of an artificial lake in the Yu Garden. This Yuyuan tea house, linked to the lakeshore by Jiuqu Bridge, was originally built in 1784 and became a teahouse in 1855. The long Huxinting tea house history attracts many political leaders and celebrities from all over the world. Here you can have high-class tea and delicious snacks such as preserved plums and small glutinous rice dumplings.
Average cost per person: CNY100
Location: No. 257, Yuyuan Road, Huangpu District
 

Chinese name: 茗约禅溪 (míng yuē chán xī)
Zenjoy Shanghai can be regarded as one of the top 10 tea houses in Shanghai.
Average cost per person: CNY180
 Dagu Road Branch
Location: No. 396, Dagu Road
 Changping Road Branch
Location: No. 535, Middle Fuxing Road
 

Chinese name: 一舍 (yī shè)
Yi She Tea House is one of the famous tea house in Shanghai. In a very elegant decoration, this teahouse attracts many young people. Once you order a pot of tea, free snacks are provided.
Average cost per person: CNY150
Location: No. 31, Lane 223, Wanhangdu Road
 

Chinese name: 老上海茶馆 (lǎo shàng hǎi chá guǎn)
It is one of the popular tea places in Shanghai, offering quality tea. You can also taste distinctive soup mixed with tea and snacks from other parts of the world.
Average cost per person: CNY80
Location: No. 385, Middle Fangbang Road
 

Chinese name: 得和茶馆 (dé hé chá guǎn)
Decorated in a traditional Chinese style, this capacious teahouse makes you feel relaxed and comfortable, becoming one of the top 10 tea houses in Shanghai. Apart from great tea, it also serves a buffet dinner of various snacks and fruits. Mahjong & chess room and free WIFI are accessible here.
Average cost per person: CNY130
 West Jianguo Road Branch
Location: 2F, Luwan Gymnasium, No. 135, West Jianguo Road, Luwan District (between South Shaanxi Road and Ruijin 2nd Road)
 East Jiangwan Road Branch
Location: Room no. 118, 1F, Zone 3, Hongkou Football Stadium, No. 444, East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District
 

Inside a Teahouse

Chinese name: 泰和茶馆 (tài hé chá guǎn)
Being one of the top tea houses in Shanghai, Taihe combines tea drinking, tea set selling, dining and massage. By ordering a pot of tea, you can enjoy various snacks for free. In addition, tea art performances are sometimes played here.
Average cost per person: CNY110
Location: No. 569, Pudong Avenue, Pudong New Area (near Dongfang Road)
 

Chinese name: 雅趣茶道 (yǎ qù chá dào)
Established in 1995, Yaqu attracts a great many guests. Nowadays, it is on the list of Top 10 Tea Houses in Shanghai. Its quiet and pleasant environment will make you feel relaxed. Various snacks and fruits are served together with quality tea.
Average cost per person: CNY70
 Lujiabang Road branch: No. 693, Lujiabang Road, Huangpu District (near Kualong Road)
 Yaqu Teahouse•Zhong He Tang: No. 800, East Guoshun Road, Yangpu District (near North Shuangyang Road)
 

This is a small teahouse, mainly serving British tea. Rose tea is highly recommended. You could also try the fruit tea.
Average cost per person: CNY150
 Middle Fuxing Road Branch
Location: Building No. 27, No. 529, Middle Fuxing Road
 Wanxiangcheng Branch
Location: L364, Wanxiangcheng Shopping Mall, No. 1799, Wuzhong Road
 

Chinese name: 清风人家 (qīng fēng rén jiā)
Being one of the top 10 tea houses in Shanghai, it is a popular chain teahouse wth more than 20 branches in Shanghai now. Apart from tea, you can enjoy a buffet dinner here.
Average cost per person: CNY100
 Taolin Road Branch
Location: No. 477, Taolin Road, Pudong New Area
 Laoximen Branch
Location: 2F, No. 1318, Zhonghua Road
 Nanhui Branch
Location: 3F, No. 252, Chengdong Road, Jiannan Town
 Qibao Branch
Location: 4F, No. 1910, Qixin Road
 

Chinese name: 茶观 (chá guān)
Average cost per person: CNY120
Location: No. 1166, West Yan'an Road