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To get an idea of ​​the Oriental tea culture, master all the subtleties of the tea ceremony and even personally take part in the solemn ceremony of tea drinking is very simple . To do this, you need to visit the Hong Kong Museum of tea utensils located in the heart of Hong Kong park . During the excursion to the museum you will make a fascinating trip to Hong Kong of the past centuries, you will see the rarest tea utensils and you will be able to try several varieties of real Chinese tea, which, incidentally, in China, us a few tens of thousands . The Hong Kong Museum of Tea-ware is considered to be the first thematic museum in the world, devoted exclusively to the amazing tea tradition of China and the tea-drinking utensils . The museum occupies an old two-story white-colored building, built in 1846 . and also known as House with a flagpole . The building of the museum, executed in Greek style and decorated with high Ionic columns, looks very elegant and disposes to an exalted mood .

Hong Kong Museum of Tea-ware is considered the first thematic a museum in the world devoted exclusively to the amazing tea tradition of China and dishes for tea.

Collections and exhibitions of the museum

There are several expositions operating at the museum of tea utensils, permanent and temporary . The most popular among visitors is a practical exhibition demonstrating features serving tea on the table and the rules for pouring the drink . Mistresses for a note: some exhibits reveal the secrets of preparing a delicious drink . Another permanent exhibition is devoted to the peculiarities of growing tea bushes . T Every temporary exhibition changes every time, but they always relate to tea or tea utensils . Often as visitors to the exhibits, art pictures on the theme of tea traditions in different countries are exhibited in the museum . In 1995 . the building was added to the building a new wing, there are objects of utensils of the reign of various dynasties . Most of them are more than a thousand years old .

In fact, lecture rooms, theoretical classes and friendly meetings are regularly held in the halls of the museum, aimed at acquaintance with the history of the drink and introducing Classical tea culture.

A separate article in the Museum's entertainment and cognitive program is tea ceremonies organized specifically for tourists. They are so popular that often there is a queue of people willing to take part in this magical act. If you are interested in this event (and it definitely deserves attention), it is better to plan your participation in advance.

At the museum a small shop with tea utensils and various sorts of tea is opened. It sells quality samples of Chinese tea, as well as very nice sets, creamers, saucers and, of course, cups and teapots - in short, everything to make your home tea ceremony a success.

Next to the museum there is a tea house where you can enjoy Chinese tea and a bite of famous Chinese dumplings
Museum of tea utensils

Useful information

Address: Hong Kong Park, Cotton Tree Drive, 10, Flagstaff House.

Phone: +85 (22) 869-06 -90; +85 (22) 869-66-90.

The most convenient way to get to the museum is by metro, next to the Admiralty station, exit C1. Also, bus routes No. 3B, 12, 12A, 23, 23B, 40, 103 stop at the museum.

The museum is free of charge, the ticket for a tea ceremony costs 80 HKD. The museum allows free photo shooting. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Working hours: Monday, Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00, Tuesday: closed. The museum closes on Thanksgiving Day, Catholic Christmas, on the eve of the European New Year and on the first three days of the Chinese New Year.


All prices are for November 2014