Amidst rolling green hills and vibrant waves of blue, ancient Tea trees on high mountains sprout new buds. Tea is a generous gift bestowed upon the land of Yunnan by its excellent ecosystem. Flipping through the annals of Yunnan's tea history, hints of the oldest origins of tea gradually emerge. In Gengma, several distinct groups of ancient tea trees are scattered about. Deep in the mountains, a “tea museum” reveals to us the origin and original habitat of tea. Hidden in dense forests are wild ancient tea tree clusters that coexist harmoniously with nature, sharing the sun, moon, time, rain, and light.

In the forest-covered area of Dashanxue Mountain in Daxing Township, there lies an authentic ancient tea tree cluster at an altitude of 2,000 to 2,500 meters. Covering 24,000 mu (approx. 1,600 acres), this cluster of wild ancient tea trees presents the secrets of time and historical traces of years past in their natural state. Many of the ancient tea trees are draped in moss, with fresh green moss covering them from one ancient tea tree to another. This forest, beautiful since ancient times, still stands proudly today. The largest tea tree has a trunk circumference of 1.75 meters, a height of around 15 meters, and a canopy spread of 10 x 10 meters.

In the wild ancient tea tree cluster in Dalangba, Manghong Township, there are approximately 3,000 mu (approx. 200 acres) of ancient tea tree resources. The largest ancient tea tree has a trunk circumference of 2.56 meters, a height of 20 meters, and a canopy spread of 20 x 15 meters. Facing such a majestic presence, one can see the signs of time. Despite countless years and the trials of wind and rain, it remains so proud and dignified.

Within the wild ancient tea tree cluster in Daqingshan, cultivated ancient tea gardens and wild tea trees grow intertwined, covering an area of about 30,000 mu (approx. 2,000 acres). At an altitude ranging from 1,200 to 2,400 meters, and located within a national protected area, human activity is rare. The mountainous terrain is grand and imposing, with ample sunlight. Its unique geographical and climatic conditions make it stand out. The largest tea tree has a trunk circumference of 1.64 meters, a height of 30 meters, and a canopy spread of 15 meters. Standing amidst towering and lush forests, one is deeply moved. It's as if you can see the ancient deities within the tea trees, and you can't help but marvel at the environment in which these wild ancient tea trees have thrived for so long, wondering what the secret to their eternal life might be. These wild ancient tea trees, like humans, foster ideals and face the challenge of finding wisdom and courage to overcome natural disasters in the face of nature's trials.

Contributor: Tao Yanlan

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