The tea cultural center affiliated to the Gucheng Museum opens in Huzhou's Wuxing district. [Photo/hz66.com]

The Gucheng Museum in Huzhou's Wuxing district recently opened a facility to promote local tea culture.

Situated in the Huzhou Silk Town, a national 4A scenic spot, the facility is a two-story building with a total floorage of 829 square meters.

Located on the first floor is an exhibition hall, where the statue of Lu Yu and his work The Classic of Tea, as well as tea wares from the Tang Dynasty to the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China are displayed.

Lu Yu is known for his Cha Jing (The Classic of Tea), which is said to be first monograph about tea culture in the world. He lived in Wuxing district for more than 30 years.

The second floor hosts a leisure area, where people can enjoy tea, and a space for teamaking activities.

The facility is expected to help Wuxing further promote its profound tea culture.                                       

Tea wares on display in the tea cultural center affiliated to the Gucheng Museum in Huzhou's Wuxing district. [Photo/hz66.com]

Visitors admire tea wares in the tea cultural center affiliated to the Gucheng Museum in Huzhou's Wuxing district. [Photo/hz66.com]