[2024 Lancang Attraction] Travel Guide for Tourist Center Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Spot (Updated Nov)

Yunnan | Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Scenic Area is so beautiful!

Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Scenic Area Jingmai Mountain is not only beautiful, but also sincere and gentle. About Jingmai Mountain: In 2022, National Geographic recommended 50 travel destinations to the world, and the only one in China was the Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Garden, which ranked first in the culture and history category. In September 2023, it was listed as a World Heritage Site, so Jingmai Mountain is getting better and better! With 2,000 years of history of under-forest tea ecological planting and 3.2 million ancient tea trees, it is the hometown of Pu'er tea and the world's only tea-themed cultural heritage. The natural scenery of the sea of clouds, bamboo forests, tea mountains, and winter cherry blossoms, as well as the cultural history of five ethnic groups living in harmony with nature, make up the charming picture of Jingmai Mountain. The local customs here are simple and natural, and the residents are mainly Dai and Blang people. It is very suitable for leisure vacations, family trips, and cultural exploration. Welcome to the mountains to taste tea, see thousand-year-old trees, and watch the sunrise and sea of clouds. Location: Lancang County, Pu'er City Stay: Pu'er City · Fangwuzhiyai · Abaila Hotel [Fangwuzhiyai · Abaila] Located in the core area of the Jingmai Mountain World Cultural Heritage Site, Mangjing Shangzhai, it is the home of Mr. Nankang, a descendant of the Blang chieftain and an inheritor of the Blang tea roasting intangible cultural heritage. With 4 independent villas and 1 core courtyard, it retains the traditional Blang-style stilted building form, and the guest room supplies are carefully selected from high-quality products from around the world. Local food and drink, travel exploration, and cultural heritage are all included in one price, presenting the thousand-year-old cultural charm of the Jingmai Blang people with a simple local lifestyle. Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Area

In Jingmai Mountain, you can easily enjoy a sunrise over a sea of clouds.

Even if there is thunder and lightning at night, you can still enjoy a perfect sea of clouds in the morning. You can even get up at 7:00 and drive for a few minutes to Jingmai Golden Pagoda to watch the sunrise. The solemn golden pagoda is surrounded by a sea of clouds, and the golden sky in the distance is spread out. The beautiful scenery is surrounded by no one, and you can enjoy it alone. Perhaps for the Dai and Bulang people on Jingmai Mountain, this scene is as common as a meal, but for those who come from afar, it is enough for this trip.

Jingmai Mountain▲ Travel Tips Only Locals Will Tell You

Jingmai Mountain Yunnan's Puer Jingmai Mountain, with its thousand-year-old ancient tea forests and villages, boasts stunning sea of clouds and sunrises and sunsets. There are 9 villages in Jingmai Mountain applying for World Heritage status: Dongben, Manggeng, Jingmai Dazhai, Nuogang (also called Nuogan), Manghong, Mangjing Upper and Lower Village, Wengji, Wengwa. Firstly, don't rush when visiting Jingmai Mountain; if you do, you'll miss its charm, as if you just circled around the mountain. If you're short on time, a two-day trip can be arranged. If you have more time, consider staying a few more days. Visit in December or January to see the mountain cherry blossoms. In April, the spring tea is on the market, and there are grand festivals of the Blang and Dai ethnic groups. Transportation to Jingmai Mountain is not very convenient; you can choose to drive yourself or hire a car. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Puer, and after entering the mountain, there is a 20-kilometer gravel road that is very bumpy (to protect the tea mountain's ecology, no asphalt has been laid), so slow down to avoid tire blowouts. There are checkpoints when entering and exiting the mountain, so make sure to check the items in the car when renting. Homestays are built by locals themselves. Some hosts, who usually do business outside, may be more commercialized, while others live in the village and revolve around tea planting, picking, and processing. These homestays are very homely; you'll eat corn and such grown in their own fields, and drink their own tea. The hosts are simple and sincere, and the tea processing workshop is also next to the homestay. If you want to visit or experience it, the host will introduce it enthusiastically. The villages are far from the county town, so if you're picky, prepare your own toiletries. The food in the village is very simple, all home-cooked dishes: clear soup with free-range chicken, stir-fried tea leaves with eggs, stir-fried cured meat are all quite delicious. You can usually eat at the homestay, but you should tell the host in advance how many people there are. If you want to see the Tea King Tree, it's best to have a local, preferably the homestay host, lead you there. Do not pick tea leaves at random by the roadside; locals do not like it, and fresh tea leaves cannot be consumed immediately. The host's home always has a tea room where you can taste all kinds of tea. The temperature difference between day and night on Jingmai Mountain is quite significant, so be sure to bring spare clothes. Each village has its own characteristics, and the tea is different. If you ask me how to plan your route, I can only say that you have to experience it yourself to understand the feeling of 'being in the midst of the mountains'.

Jingmai Mountain has five cultivated ancient tea forests

Jingmai Mountain/Wengji Tribe Jingmai Mountain has five cultivated ancient tea forests, mainly distributed between altitudes of 1140-1600 meters, covering an area of over a thousand hectares. The indigenous people of Jingmai Mountain have wisely utilized the rainforest ecosystem to provide a favorable environment for the growth of tea trees, and the traditional method of planting tea under the forest has continued to this day. The Wengji is a traditional Bulang ethnic village that has preserved its original appearance. Generations of the Bulang people have lived in bamboo and wood structures. Ancient traditional houses still have Dendrobium growing on the roofs, and the eaves feature totems symbolizing the 'one bud, two leaves' of tea, reflecting the deep connection between tea and the Bulang people in the ancient Wengji Bulang village.

Jingmai Mountain Tea Horse Ancient Cellar, modern architecture achieves a ten-thousand-ton intelligent tea cellar storage space!

The modern architecture in Jingmai Mountain - Tea Horse Ancient Cellar, strives to become the world's first ten-thousand-ton intelligent tea cellar storage space. The project's architecture and interior design are led by Aman's royal design team - MASASTUDIO. The building's facade and interior use local stone and hand-carved textures, and the furnishings and details inside all demonstrate quality. The project is related to the Aman Hotel in Jingmai Mountain, and the Aman North Tea House is already open for visitors to enjoy tea tasting. However, the Aman Hotel project in Jingmai Mountain is not progressing as quickly, with the earliest construction not expected until 2026, which seems quite far off.

Mangjing Village | Mangjing Dai Village

❥ The first village you enter from the Pu'er direction into Jingmai Mountain is Mangjing, which is located on the northeast side of Jingmai Mountain and is a Dai ethnic village. The overall architecture of the village is in the Dai style, with the village layout on the north side of the ridge line adjacent to the mountain. The buildings are arranged from south to north, descending layer by layer, all with a heart-picking layout centered on the heart shape. ❥ Mangjing village is composed of the Mangjing community, and the center of the village is formed by the adjacent Sadi Temple, village heart, and Sadi Tomb. There are attractions such as Dai village, Sadi Temple, Sadi Well, Golden Water Pond, Ant Hill, Jingmai Fragrance Workshop, and Hand-in-Hand Fortune. This is a tourism-oriented village with a focus on cultural travel of Jingmai Fragrance Workshop. ➠Geographic location: Located in Jingmai Village, Huimin Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er, Yunnan.

Jingmai Mountain | Mengben Dai Village

Jingmai Mountain | Mengben Dai Village ❥ Mengben is adjacent to Manggeng Village, and the village layout is similar. It is also a Dai settlement, with the village architecture descending from south to north. The temple in Mengben Village (Golden Pagoda Temple) is separate from the village center, and the village buildings are arranged around the village center. In fact, Mengben Village was established first, and Manggeng was later separated from Mengben. ❥ Mengben Village is composed of one social group, with attractions such as the Dai village, Golden Pagoda, Thousand-Handed Guanyin, Three Trees, and Jingmai Impressions. It is a tourist village in Jingmai Mountain, focusing on developing village Buddhist cultural tourism. In this original Dai village, every family grows tea, and every household makes tea. Tea is like the blood flowing in their veins here. ❥ On the road entering Mengben Village, there are three ancient banyan trees, which represent the story of three elders, the tea planting history of three ethnic groups, and the symbol of harmony and unity among the three ethnic groups. It is said that the Dai and Bulang ethnic groups had a conflict over an inconspicuous piece of land on the tea mountain, which even led to a fight. With the mediation of the Lahu ethnic group leader, they swore a blood oath to become sworn brothers and vowed to be united forever. To ensure that future generations remember this history, the three leaders planted three banyan trees as a testament to their eternal unity. This touching millennium-old story is still told today. ➠ Geographic location: Located in Jingmai Village, Huimin Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er, Yunnan.

Jingmai Mountain | Jingmai Viewing Platform

❥ Inside the Jingmai Great Village, there is a viewing platform, which is a great place to watch the sea of clouds. There is a popular internet-famous coffee shop here, as well as a small square where a few villagers sell tea. They warmly invite you to drink tea, and it's okay not to buy. Unfortunately, the weather was not good at the time, and it was foggy, so I didn't see the sea of clouds. This place is suitable for drinking coffee, enjoying the scenery, chatting over tea, and taking photos for check-in. ➠Geographical location: Located in Jingmai Village, Huimin Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er, Yunnan.

The Cherry Blossom Road Hidden on the Yunnan Border | I hereby declare it divine

Oh my, I thought the cherry blossoms in Dali's Wuliang Mountain were already beautiful enough until I came here!! This is China's newly added 57th World Heritage Site!! It's hidden in the southwest frontier of Yunnan At the junction of Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, and Myanmar It's a top secluded destination where luxury resorts like Banyan Tree and Aman are vying to enter. . 🚗 The first trip of the New Year I drove 4 hours from Xishuangbanna to get here And unexpectedly discovered a real-life 'flower road'. . 📍Location: Jingmai Mountain Tea Culture Scenic Area 💰Ticket: Free . Jingmai Mountain is very far, with two villages worth visiting One is Nuogan Ancient Village, the other is Wengji Ancient Village The two villages are about 7-8 kilometers apart, a 20-minute drive But it's this short journey that has amazed me with a 'flower road' throughout my trip. . 🌸🌸 Hills covered with ancient tea trees and dense winter cherry blossoms Driving on the tea plantation paths filled with cherry blossoms The scenery in front of me is so beautiful it doesn't seem real! Before coming, I only knew about the ancient villages, not that there were so many, such beautiful cherry blossoms Just in this season, it's like a world from an anime. . 🌈🌈Jingmai Mountain Travel Tips 1️⃣Jingmai Mountain is quite far, it takes 3-4 hours to drive from Xishuangbanna or Pu'er It's recommended to stay overnight in the villages of Jingmai Mountain to better experience the local authentic and simple customs 2️⃣There are homestays, inns, and small restaurants in the villages, no problem with food and accommodation, and the prices are reasonable 3️⃣If the budget allows, there are several high-end resorts and homestays in Jingmai Mountain to experience 4️⃣Tropical area, no need to prepare too much warm clothing 5️⃣During the Spring Festival, it is advised to book accommodation in advance and try to travel off-peak

In the remote ancient village of Yunnan, I found the antidote to life

In Xishuangbanna, while lying flat and wandering around, I was recommended by friends to visit the nearby Jingmai Mountain. Honestly, I didn't want to go at first Because I had no prior knowledge of this place, only one day left of free time, and my friend couldn't drive. There wasn't much information about it online, and it seemed like a rather niche destination. So, adhering to the habitual Chinese mindset of: 'Since we're here, we might as well,' At 9 am, I rented a car in Banna and set off towards Jingmai Mountain. 📍Yunnan Pu'er City Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Area Jingmai Mountain is located at the border of Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, and Myanmar, on the southwestern frontier of Yunnan. It takes a 4-hour one-way drive from Jinghong city to the ancient village of Jingmai Mountain. On September 17, 2023, The ancient tea forest cultural landscape of Jingmai Mountain was officially inscribed on the 'World Heritage List.' This is the world's first tea culture-themed world heritage site to date. The ancient tea forests full of cherry blossoms and the original and simple ancient villages are what attract people here. ✅Nuogang Ancient Village/Nuogan Ancient Village One of the filming locations for the movie 'Home Sweet Home' starring Liu Haoran and Peng Yuchang. The original ancient village of the Dai culture. Walking on the stone steps, the sunlight filters through the leaves of tropical plants and sprinkles on the ground. Local grandmothers roast chickens with charcoal by the roadside, with smoke curling up. ✅Wengji Ancient Village This is the 'Millennium Bulang Ancient Village,' which has preserved the original Bulang culture intact. The village is well-maintained, and although there are many guesthouses, restaurants, and tea shops, It doesn't feel out of place or discordant at all. Before leaving, I bought a bag of tea flowers for 10 yuan and was warmly invited by the shop owner to drink tea in the store. The tea leaves in the bamboo tube emit a faint tea fragrance after being roasted with charcoal. 🚗 Wengji and Nuogang ancient villages are only about 8 kilometers apart, and because it's a mountain road, it takes about 20 minutes. The road is lined with ancient tea forests, and if the season is right, there are cherry blossoms all along the way. Truly breathtaking. If you have enough time, I really strongly suggest staying in Wengji for one night. The scenery is just too comfortable. Staying in Wengji until the evening, when almost all the tourists have dispersed. Before leaving, I had a cup of fresh flower roasted milk and a piece of roasted glutinous rice cake. I sat quietly with the local little girls around the charcoal basin, Watching the twilight gradually fall, feeling calm and content. If you also come to Xishuangbanna or Pu'er, Really don't miss this treasure of a world heritage mountain.

Yunnan‖You're really out of the loop if you don't promote this ancient village hidden from the world

I set off on a self-drive trip from Xishuangbanna this time, and arrived at this place listed as a World Heritage Site🍃 Here, you can experience the cultural blend of over a dozen different ethnic groups The sunrises and sunsets here🌄 are beautiful, and there's a sea of clouds in winter Based on my experience, I've prepared a travel guide Hoping it can help those who want to visit this scenic spot with few people and beautiful views - 📍Location: Jingmai Mountain Tea Culture Scenic Area, Huimin Town, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province 🎫Ticket: Free - 🚗【 About Transportation 】 ▪️You can drive yourself or carpool, 3.5h from Banna, 3h from Pu'er, you can start from Banna, play and then head to Pu'er ▪️Take a bus from Banna/Pu'er to 'Huimin Town', and then take a mountain shuttle bus across the road in Huimin Town, currently there are eight shuttle buses a day, the timetable is in the comments section - 🌳【 Two-Day Tour of Jingmai Mountain 】 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟭: Manggeng➠Jinta Buddhist Temple➠Jingmai Village➠Jingmai Pagoda➠Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟮: Wengji Ancient Village➠Wengwa➠Nuogan Ancient Village➠Mangjing➠Manghong - 🌳【 Scenery Not to Be Missed 】 ❶Wengji Ancient Village This is a Blang ethnic village with 93 households. There are homestays and cafes in the village, and the architecture is also in the Blang style. The people here are simple and enthusiastic, and I was warmly invited by a little brother from a convenience store to his home for tea. He said that inviting guests for tea is a common thing here, but everyone is afraid to drink, which he finds puzzling. . ❷Nuogan Ancient Village This is the filming location for 'Just One Touch Away' starring Liu Haoran and Peng Yuchang. The residents of the village are all Dai people, and the houses are in the Dai style. The alleys in the village are long and tell the history and culture under the sun. . ❸Mangjing Mangjing is divided into upper and lower villages. At the boundary, there is a centuries-old Princess Banyan tree, which is very photogenic. It's close to Wengji Ancient Village, and after checking in, you can go to Manghong to watch the sunset🌄 . ❹Manghong The sunset here is fantastic～It's really romantic to drink tea while watching the sunset in the village🍵 ▪️Other villages not mentioned are also very characteristic and worth visiting, and each village is not far from the others - 🏡【 About Accommodation 】 There are many accommodations in Jingmai Village; staying in Wengji Ancient Village allows you to experience the Blang culture and is convenient for watching the sunrise and sunset. Each village has its own characteristics, and you can choose for yourself～ - 🍃【 Travel Tips 】 ▪️Jingmai Village, Mengben, and Manggeng are suitable for watching the sunrise, the sunrise on Jingmai Mountain is beautiful🌅 and there's a sea of clouds in winter, which is really spectacular☁️ ▪️Wengji and Manghong are good for watching the sunset, and you can also see stars at night in Wengwa🌌 ▪️There will be mosquitoes in the tea forest, so be mindful of mosquito prevention in spring and summer～

During the tea-picking season on Jingmai Mountain, the fragrance of tea wafts through the wind, showcasing the unique charm of a World Cultural Heritage site

I am Guanhai Tingtao tour+ a global traveler, please follow me! (Published the 1683rd travel photography article in 56 countries/regions across 5 continents) It is largely due to Pu'er tea that Jingmai Mountain was rated by 'National Geographic' as one of the world's best travel destinations in 2022, and it has newly become a World Cultural Heritage site in 2023, thus stepping onto the world stage. Starting from the Pu'er city area, a 3-hour drive will take you to the foot of Jingmai Mountain. Tea trees and the primeval forest cover the entire mountain. Along the route up the mountain, you can visit each village on the way, and perhaps make special discoveries. However, what should not be missed are Nuogan and Wengji. From the viewing platform in the villages, watching the smoke curling up from each household, there is quite a sense of seclusion. During the tea-picking season on Jingmai Mountain, the fragrance of tea wafts through the wind, and the scenery constantly changes with the mountain roads and time. The primitive customs of multiple ethnic groups and the simple local customs display the unique charm of a World Cultural Heritage site. Here, there are four things worth doing: watching the sunrise, admiring the cherry blossoms, tasting ancient tea, and visiting ancient villages!

Ancient Tea Village Charm·Exploring Jingmai

Hidden in the world, Jingmai in Yunnan is known as the top niche attraction! It is the birthplace of Pu'er tea, the location for the fifth Aman hotel in China, and a melting pot of ethnic cultures in the southwest border. Located in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, it is far from the hustle and bustle, with only the interweaving fragrance of millennium-old tea and earth. Strolling here, one can deeply feel the unique cultural charm of the ancient minority villages. The ancient village is situated in Jingmai Mountain, Lancang County, Pu'er City, on the southwestern border of Yunnan. The itinerary can be flexibly adjusted, with options for a compact two-day tour or a leisurely experience over several days. In terms of transportation, the nearest airport is Lancang Jingmai Airport, but flights are limited; alternatively, one can choose Pu'er Simao Airport, about a four-hour drive; Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport is more convenient, three hours away by car. If time allows, it is recommended to visit Xishuangbanna first, then rent a car to Jingmai Mountain, delving into each village. The national highway along the way is in good condition, but be mindful of the road conditions after entering the mountainous area, especially the 20-kilometer gravel road section, where one should slow down to protect the tea mountain ecology. Recommended attractions include Wengji Ancient Village and Nuogang Ancient Village. Wengji Ancient Village is predominantly inhabited by the Blang people, along with other ethnic groups. Temples and residences are adjacent, with a strong commercial atmosphere. The enthusiastic residents will invite visitors to taste tea, and the unique shops make one feel the ancient village's breeze and slow-paced life. Nuogang Ancient Village is a Dai ethnic village with a light commercial atmosphere and simple and enthusiastic residents. Here one can taste local specialty teas, listen to residents tell cultural stories, and experience the original charm of the ancient village. The sea of clouds, sunrise, and sunset on Jingmai Mountain are all stunningly beautiful. If the weather is clear, it will surely amaze. When taking photos, it is recommended to choose early morning or evening when the light is soft, and the smoky villages are more evocative. For accommodation, one can choose to stay in the villages of Wengji or Jingmai Dazhai, or in Lancang County or Huimin Town, and drive up the mountain early in the morning. Tea Villa Hotel at the foot of Jingmai Mountain is recommended for its tranquil environment and attentive service. In the future, there will also be a cluster of high-end hotels like Aman around Huimin Town. Local cuisine is dominated by Dai and Blang flavors, with Dai dishes being sour and spicy, while Blang cuisine is more fragrant and spicy. Blang home cooking and Menghai barbecue on Jingmai Mountain are both cost-effective choices, with an average cost of about 50 yuan per person. After leaving Jingmai Mountain, one will surely reminisce about the experience, believing that they will set foot on this beautiful land many times in the future. This place will definitely make your trip worthwhile!

World Cultural Heritage - Jingmai Mountain! Winter cherry blossoms, tea mountains, sea of clouds, sunset

In September 2023, at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 'Ancient Tea Plantation Cultural Landscape of Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er, China' was successfully inscribed on the World Heritage List, becoming the world's first tea-themed World Cultural Heritage site. Jingmai Mountain is not just about ancient tea plantations. Around the Chinese New Year, you can also enjoy the beautiful winter cherry blossoms! Recommended reasons: ❤️ The ancient villages of Jingmai Mountain have preserved the traditional dwellings of the Bulang ethnic group, surrounded by tea mountains, with morning views of the sea of clouds and evening appreciation of the sunset. Recommended ancient villages: Wengji Ancient Village, Nuogan Ancient Village ❤️ January to February is the cherry blossom season, with hillsides covered in pink. Entering the mountainous area, the journey is filled with pink cherry blossoms. tips: 1. It is about 3 hours away from Pu'er. After entering the core scenic area of Jingmai Mountain, the mountain roads are very bumpy, and it is best to drive an off-road vehicle. 2. The best spot for sunset viewing is at the platform at the entrance of Wengji Ancient Village. If you want to see the sea of clouds, be sure to book a homestay in the village in advance. The owner will also introduce the best viewing spots. 3. Every household in the village sells and makes tea, and if you have time, you can take a leisurely stroll or sit down to enjoy a pot of tea. 4. Almost every courtyard is planted with flowers, making it very suitable for photography. The ancient temple with early cherry blossoms at the entrance of Wengji Ancient Village was once a movie location and is also very photogenic!

The thought of going to Jingmai Mountain conjures up images of a life far removed from the hustle and bustle, carefree as if in the days of the immortals

We always dream of escaping the hustle and bustle to find a secret paradise on earth where we can forget time, forget the mundane, and live a carefree life like the immortals. In the city, we curse everything (after entering the mountains, love and peace prevail) So, it's time to learn about this place, a world heritage of tea culture: Located in Yunnan, it's still a niche destination to this day. Here lies a thousand-year mystery and the simplicity of pristine nature. Every ancient village is guarded by a King Tea Tree. It is a sacred presence, and the sea of clouds and sunrise and sunset here are a photographer's paradise, wandering through the ancient tea mountains. It's as if one has merged with this ancient land. Woken up by wisps of morning mist, The pink ancient tea mountains appear and disappear in the sea of clouds, The rolling sea of clouds surrounds the villages, like a fairyland. In winter, Jingmai Mountain is in full bloom with winter cherry blossoms, dyeing the tea mountains the color of a young girl's blush. Here you can find the banyan tree from the movie 'A Little Closer to Home' and climb it to experience a life isolated from the world. In the afternoon, the warm sun shines through the dense ancient tea forest. Under the guidance of local tea farmers, make a cake of Pu'er tea or chop bamboo to make a bamboo tube tea, gradually forgetting that you are a tourist, transforming into a tea farmer, personally picking and making tea. When night falls, the starry sky is brilliant, The unpolluted starry sky and Milky Way are right above, as if standing at the pinnacle of the universe. Such an experience is truly a visual feast! The rich cuisine in the village is also not to be missed, Braised fish, grilled pork belly, assorted wild vegetables... all are seasonal ingredients, fresh and delicious. After eating and drinking to your heart's content, chat with the locals even if you are a foreigner. Their warmth and simplicity will surely infect you. The only downside is that transportation is not convenient; it is recommended to drive yourself or rent a car in Pu'er to get there. Of course, choosing to set off with Manwan for a carefree journey to Jingmai Mountain, where you can stretch your body and mind, is comfortable. Here, there is not only external beauty but also inner spirit and beliefs waiting for you to discover.

Congratulations, the Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest's application for World Heritage status has been successful!

The world's Pu'er, China's tea. My initial visit to Pu'er was due to coffee and the movie 'Home at the Touch of a Button'; later, I revisited many times because of Pu'er's relaxed vibe, delicious food, and pleasant climate. When it comes to Pu'er, I never tire of recommending it to my friends. There are many things about Pu'er that touch me. I enjoy riding a shared electric bike through the small city, feeling the lively atmosphere of the streets and alleys; I like to repeatedly visit and never tire of my favorite little shops; I love being surrounded by the lush greenery; I love listening to the rain and looking at the peaceful scenery outside the window on Jingmai Mountain; and I also enjoy the rhythm and enthusiasm of the happy Lahu music at Old Da Bao. The first time I went to Pu'er, I thought this might just be the place where I would like to settle down for the rest of my life.

Finally arrived at the secluded Jingmai Mountain, a free World Intangible Cultural Heritage site!

Although it has been a while since I returned from Jingmai Mountain, I still feel a strong aftereffect. Departing from Xishuangbanna, you can drive there and visit quite a few famous temples along the way, and then it takes about an hour's walk on the stone path to reach Jingmai Mountain. The villages here are distributed from top to bottom in sequence. If you want to see the sea of clouds, it is recommended to stay in a higher village and then stroll down slowly. During the off-season, it's basically acceptable to spend about 200 yuan per night. Dining here is a bit more expensive than outside, so it's suggested to be frugal and have a big meal when you return to the city. Currently, there is no admission fee for the scenic area, so the overall per capita consumption is not expensive. Take the chance before they start charging an entrance fee, and come quickly!

Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest: The world's first world cultural heritage application with tea culture as the theme

Jingmai Mountain is located in Lancang, Pu'er, Yunnan, with an altitude of 1500 meters. It is a top secluded destination where Baolian and Anman are vying to settle in, and it is also the origin of the world's tea trees and the origin of tea planting under the forest. It has a history of more than 1000 years of tea planting, creating a unique minority tea forest cultural landscape in the world.

The world's first World Cultural Heritage with a tea culture theme: Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest

On September 17, 2023, the freshly minted World Heritage: Pu'er Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape. The largest contiguous area (28,000 acres), The most complete preservation (over 3.2 million plants), The oldest (time span nearly 2000 years) artificially cultivated ancient tea garden, was included in the 'World Heritage List', becoming the world's first World Cultural Heritage with a tea culture theme.

What is Jingmai Mountain applying for as a World Cultural Heritage site?

When you come to Jingmai Mountain, you pass through the ancient tea forest, visit Nuogan Village, see the sea of clouds in Mangbai Village, photograph the sunset in Wengji Village, drink ancient tree tea, taste tea tree leaf fried eggs, how to integrate these fragmented experiences, this question found the answer in the Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape Heritage Exhibition in Huimin Town. The Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape is a system that includes nine villages, five ancient tea forests, and three separate protective forests. With tea forests, forests, and villages as the core, it wisely distributes production, ecology, and living land. The nine villages include: Jingmai Dazhai, Mengben, Manggeng, Nuogan Laozhai Manggeng of the Dai people, Mangjing Shangzhai, Mangjing Xiazhai, Manghong, Wengji, Wengwa of the Bulang people. The exhibition includes tea tree domestication, heritage elements, tea making, tea trade, tea and faith, etc. The exhibition methods are quite diverse, for example, it also presents the biodiversity of Jingmai Mountain through the paintings donated by Mr. Zeng Xiaolian (a famous Chinese botanical painter), displays the life and festival scenes of Jingmai Mountain villages through photographs, and introduces the life of the indigenous people through daily necessities and house models. Compared to the crowd shooting the sunset in Wengji Village, there are very few people watching the exhibition. Perhaps it is because the exhibition itself is not well publicized. Among the many travel notes I have read, few mention this exhibition. If you could see this exhibition before going up the mountain, perhaps the two-day footprint on Jingmai Mountain would be more purposeful and less random. Tips: 1. The exhibition is free and there are two floors in total. It takes at least 1 hour to look carefully. The quality of the exhibition is very high. It is recommended to watch it before going up the mountain, which will help you have a comprehensive understanding of Jingmai Mountain. 2. The documentary shown in the exhibition is only open to paid tour groups, but it can be found on the website of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. There is a Pu'er Magazine Heritage Application Issue at the front desk, which you can buy to read and supplement some information. 3. The Tea Horse Ancient Cellar next to the exhibition is a commercial project under construction, mainly to improve the chain of Pu'er tea in Jingmai Mountain from tea picking, production, storage, and sales. The design of the tea cellar is quite particular, and if you have time, it can be part of the visit for understanding.

Jingmai Mountain, this is a hidden secret realm in the clouds

This is China's newly added 57th World Heritage Site!! It is hidden in the southwestern border of Yunnan, at the junction of Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, and Myanmar. It is a top hideaway where Banyan and Aman are vying to settle in, the real 'Flower Road'. Jingmai Mountain is very far away, there are two villages worth seeing, one is Nuogan Ancient Village, and the other is Wengji Ancient Village. The two villages are 7-8 kilometers apart, and this short journey can amaze a 'Flower Road'. The ancient tea forests all over the mountains, the dense winter cherry blossoms, self-driving spiraling on the tea forest path full of cherry blossoms, the scenery in front of you is so beautiful that it is unreal! Just in this season, it's like an animated world.

A thousand-year-old ancient village tea mountain hiking trip | Feel the temperature of the wind and history with your feet

I am Uncle Lu Ye Xian who likes niche outdoor travel routes. 📌Today I came to Jingmai Mountain in Lancang County, Pu'er, to complete a hiking trip through the ancient tea mountain with a history of thousands of years at an altitude of 1500 meters. 🚗Jingmai Mountain is located in the middle of Pu'er City, Jinghong City, and Lancang County. It is recommended that you fly first✈️ then rent a car and drive by yourself. The drive from Jinghong, Pu'er, and Lancang to here is almost 3 hours. Maybe it's because the transportation here is not very convenient, so the historical style and humanistic atmosphere here are well preserved! 🗺️Among the six major tea mountains in the Pu'er tea production area of Yunnan, Jingmai Mountain has the longest history and the best preservation of the original style. Starting from Jingmai Dazhai, you can pass through the ancient tea garden, Nuogan ancient village, along the way there are tea gardens, banana tree forests, and streams along the way. When you arrive at the Nuogan ancient village with a history of more than 1000 years, the original villagers of the Dai nationality will put good tea at home and invite guests to rest and taste tea. 🚶The hiking route here ranges from 20 kilometers to 3-4 kilometers of ancient tea gardens, which are rich and frugal, just like the free and easy life in the mountains. ☁️The winter temperature of Jingmai Mountain is cool and comfortable, with an average temperature of about 20 degrees. In January, the temperature can reach more than 25 degrees at noon when it is slightly cool in the morning and evening. Prepare light and casual outdoor clothing for spring and autumn. (⚠️The content of Jingmai Guanshan Yunhai is being updated in succession)

Jingmai Mountain Climbing Deep Experience Guide - Watch the sea of clouds, watch the sunset, walk through the tea forest, taste the tea fragrance, and explore the secret ancient villages

🍭Jingmai Mountain is located in the southwest of Yunnan, Hui Min Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City. It is at the border of Xishuangbanna and Myanmar. It borders Menghai County, Xishuangbanna to the east, Myanmar to the west, and borders Myanmar. 🍭Jingmai Mountain is famous for its Pu'er tea, with a tea planting history of nearly 2000 years. 🍭Jingmai Mountain has 14 traditional villages, inhabited by ethnic minorities such as the Blang, Dai, Hani, and Wa. 🍭Their lifestyle and cultural traditions are closely connected with the ancient tea gardens. Ancient tea forests, ancient cobblestone roads, places that are difficult to reach by car. When you come to Jingmai Mountain, you must climb the mountain, watch the sea of clouds, watch the sunset. Walk through the tea forest, taste the tea fragrance, visit the villages, and understand the cultural life of the locals. Each experience is shocking, each experience is impressive, each experience makes you linger. 📌 Nuogan Ancient Village Dai village, is a thousand-year-old ancient village, listed in the Chinese traditional village list. The village is built on the mountain, scattered and orderly, antique and with ethnic characteristics, both the original residents live here, and use their own villages for tourism reception and selling their own products. 📌 Wengji Ancient Village Blang ancient village, relatively small, close to Nuogan ancient village, the village is antique, all are stilted structure, built on the mountain, the scenery along the way is very beautiful, there are also ancient trees surrounded. The ancient village has original residents living, not overly commercialized, and the folk customs are simple. 📌 Ancient Tea Forest You can walk the oldest Tea Horse Ancient Road and hike through the ancient tea forest 📌 Watch the sea of clouds on Jingmai Mountain When you come to Jingmai Mountain, you must watch the sea of clouds once. Watch the clouds roll and relax up close. 📍TIPS ✅Major transportation: All places - Kunming Kunming takes the high-speed rail to Mengla ✅To scenic area transportation: Drive or charter to Huimin Town, Lancang County ✅You can choose to stay in Huimin Town and arrange the itinerary afterwards. ✅The viewing time of the sea of clouds on Jingmai Mountain is best before ten o'clock in the morning. ✅Strongly recommend watching the sunrise on Jingmai Mountain. Climb up the hill before the pitch-black dawn, wait for the sunrise to spray out, it is very shocking.

The treasure girl sleeps with the sea of clouds on the tea mountain in A Baila Yi

Jingmai Mountain is the birthplace of Chinese Pu'er tea On September 17, 2023 It was officially listed as a 'World Cultural Heritage' Follow the Extreme Challenge Treasure Hunt into Yunnan Explore the life of the minority 'Accompanied by the tea mountain, sleep with the sea of clouds' Start a journey to Jingmai Mountain~ Address: Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan Transportation: Self-driving all the way Hotel: A Baila Yi National Culture Training Center Room: 21 rooms Hotel environment: A Baila Yi is located in the quiet green valley of the Mangjing Shangzhai on Jingmai Mountain, surrounded by tea forests and ancient trees, creating a pleasant and free place to stay. In addition to providing guests with high-quality sleeping space, it is also a group of Bulang dry-column-style ancient buildings with ethnic cultural charm, a portrait of the Bulang ethnic group's thousand-year culture Hotel cuisine: A Baila Yi follows the seasonal changes of Jingmai Mountain, uses local materials, and has made fusion and innovation on the basis of the traditional Bulang family banquet, creating a traditional and innovative tasting experience. In addition to three meals a day, coffee, tea and snacks are also not to be missed Play: A Baila Yi provides a deep and exciting experience tour of Jingmai Mountain, hiking, tea picking, visiting, tasting, chanting, hand-making, touring the village... The travel butler of A Baila Yi will bring you an unprecedented Jingmai Mountain, the magical Bulang tribe Highlights: 'A Baila Yi' is Bulang language, meaning 'tea soul'. The intention is to present the ethnic cultural temperament of the Bulang tribe on Jingmai Mountain for thousands of years with the theme of 'tea soul'. Under the blessing of oriental aesthetics, ethnic culture presents a unique human charm, and the restrained and just right design also gives this place a tranquil vitality

Two days and one night in Jingmai Mountain

Here is a recommended travel guide for two days and one night in Jingmai Mountain: ●Day 1: ●Morning: Arrive at Nuogan Ancient Village, where you can drink tea for free. ●Noon: Have lunch in Nuogan Ancient Village. ●Afternoon: Go to Wengji Ancient Village, after flying the drone up, you can see the whole village looks like a heart. ●Night: Stay overnight in Wengji Ancient Village. ●Day 2: ●Morning: Watch the sea of clouds in Wengji Ancient Village, which is the best place to watch the sea of clouds. ●Noon: Have lunch near Dazhai. ●Afternoon: Go to the popular big banyan tree for a check-in. ●Night: Watch the starry sky. Jingmai Mountain does not charge an entrance fee, it is composed of several ancient villages, among which Nuogan Ancient Village and Wengji Ancient Village are highly recommended.

Many people who like to drink tea have a special liking for Jingmai tea. In fact, if you have been to Jingmai Mountain, you will find that there are not only high-quality Pu'er tea, but also the natural atmosphere of mountains and fog, the simple folk customs, the harmony between man and nature. ...... Jingmai Mountain has always maintained the ecological environment of the original forest. The tea tree is mainly composed of ancient tea trees of 100 years. No one in ancient tea trees has been dwarfed, and ancient trees that one can't hold can be found everywhere. Most tea trees need to be climbed before they can be picked.

Wengji ancient village is not very big. It takes 20 minutes to go around in a circle. There is a local temple in the stockade. It is said that women can't enter, and of course they can't take pictures. Into the stockade, the hospitable Blang people will be invited to make a cup of Pu'er. Tea is the main economic income in the local area, and it is also used for cooking, even Chinese medicine that local people often drink. My little friend was in the process of chatting with the locals and found a few 99-year old tea cakes. In the Wengji ancient village, every household is an old house that has lived for many years. Every corner has flowers and plants that are raised in clay pots. It is simple and beautiful. The wind has passed from the mountains, and every quiet and peaceful day is worth remembering.