Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest (Lancang, Pu'er)
Inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2023 (the 'Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er'), the world's first tea-themed World Heritage Site
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free (small fee at Wengji and Nuogang villages)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2023 (the 'Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er'), the world's first tea-themed World Heritage Site; the ancient Bulang village of Wengji and the ancient Dai village of Nuogang are well preserved, and sunrise over the sea of clouds above the thousand-year, 10,000-mu ancient tea forests is spectacular; hearth-side tea sessions and homestay experiences in the villages are the top pick for in-depth tea travel.
Getting there: Self-drive from Lancang (approx. 3h)
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