Today
is the fifth International Tea Day.
Mentioning tea,
one cannot help but think of Yunnan.
Tea mountains are widespread in Yunnan,
where people grow, process, and enjoy tea.
Combined with the diverse ethnic cultures of Yunnan,
tea has formed unique tea rituals, tea arts, and drinking customs.
In early summer,
join us on a journey about tea.
From a leaf in the mountains to tea in a myriad of homes,
experience the unique charm of tea in Yunnan.
Experience a special sense of vastness and joy.
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Puer Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Area
Jingmai Mountain is located in Humin Town, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Puer City.
This is the cradle of tea.
In September 2025, the Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape of Jingmai Mountain in Puer was listed as a World Heritage Site,
becoming the world's first tea-themed cultural heritage site.
The sea of clouds and morning mist are iconic landscapes of Jingmai Mountain. (Photo by Wang Yi)
There are many ancient villages over a thousand years old in Jingmai Mountain, such as Nuogan Ancient Village and Wengji Ancient Village.
Here you can taste tea from various households, sample Bulang cuisine, observe ancient cypress trees that are thousands of years old,
immerse yourself in the wonders of nature,
feel the simplicity of local customs,
and experience the perfect blend of nature and culture.
Wengji Ancient Village in Jingmai Mountain. (Photo by Chen Fei)
Wengji Ancient Village in Jingmai Mountain. (Photo by Dong Lin)
On Jingmai Mountain, you can wander through the ancient tea forest of Dapingzhang,
appreciate the rhythm of the tea forest,
hike up Ailing Mountain while listening to the story of the Seven Princesses' Tomb,
and experience the tea-making process and unique homestays at Paailing Ancient Tea Estate.
Sunrise on Jingmai Mountain. (Photo by Dong Lin)
Sunset at Mangjing. (Photo by Chen Fei)
Beef stir-fried with tea leaves, eggs stir-fried with tea leaves,
crispy tea leaves, cold mixed tea leaves, tea fruits,
…
Cuisine of Jingmai Mountain. (Photo provided by the Publicity Department of the Puer Municipal Committee)
A countryside trip to “Cloudy Jingmai” will not disappoint this summer.
Menghai Nannuoshan Mountain in Xishuangbanna
Nannuoshan Mountain is located in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture.
It is known as the “Global No.1 Ancient Tea Village.”
The environment here is beautiful and comfortable.
This is the starting point for the “Seven Sons Cake” tea cultural tourism route.
The tea trees here complement the villages,
making it the most suitable place to explore the secret gardens with family and friends.
Nannuoshan Mountain has abundant tea tree resources. (Photo provided by the Publicity Department of the Menghai County Committee)
Nannuoshan Mountain contains rich forest resources.
Walking into the 12,000-mu ancient tea garden of Nannuoshan,
a gentle breeze blows, and the fragrance of the tea leaves is intoxicating.
The 800-year-old cultivated tea king tree makes this land more moist and profound.
Hani Culture Garden. (Photo provided by the Publicity Department of the Menghai County Committee)
Tea-making techniques. (Photo provided by the Publicity Department of the Menghai County Committee)
In the Hani Ancient Village of Nannuoshan,
the original Hani culture can be seen everywhere, accumulated over time.
The Nannuoshan tea factory, Hani Culture Garden,
Puer tea production techniques, Hani embroidery skills,
tell the touching stories of the Hani people.
Living in Nannuoshan,
rising with the mountains and sleeping under the stars,
one can feel the magnificence of nature and all its creations.
Nannuoshan Mountain's half-mountain hotel. (Photo provided by the Publicity Department of the Menghai County Committee)
In Nannuoshan,
neither the scenery nor the food should be missed.
Chicken congee, smoked dry beef, eggshell roasted meat,
mountainous specialties like salted pepper fish and eggs stir-fried with tea leaves,
…
The fusion of ecological ingredients and ethnic characteristics creates an unexpected culinary experience.
Hani cuisine. (Photo provided by the Publicity Department of the Menghai County Committee)
Enjoy Hani customs, savor Hani cuisine, stay in tea mountain homestays.
Come to Nannuoshan,
and join us for a tea-related rendezvous.
Dehong Mangshi Santaisan Deang Township
In Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,
tea mountains are scattered around the Deang villages in Mangshi Santaisan Deang Township.
The Deang people see tea mountains wherever they go.
They cover the hillsides, lush and verdant.
The scent of tea permeates the air,