The Primitive Tribe Deep in Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan

📍[Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Garden Travel Guide] Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Area Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Garden is located in Pu'er, Yunnan Province. It is a charming and mysterious place🎑. The tea garden has a long history of tea planting. The thousand-year-old tea trees have grown strong and witnessed the passage of time🌳. The ecological environment of the ancient tea garden is excellent👍. The garden is shrouded in mist and surrounded by rolling hills. The air is fresh and pleasant. The tea trees and the surrounding forest coexist in harmony, forming a unique ecosystem. The tea leaves of Jingmai Mountain are of excellent quality and are famous for their unique aroma and mellow taste🍵. The tea picking and making techniques have been passed down for hundreds of years and are full of traditional wisdom. Walking in the ancient tea garden, you can feel the strong tea culture atmosphere🎎. Local ethnic minorities such as the Blang and Dai people live with tea, which is an indispensable part of their lives. The villages here are simple and quiet. The traditional stilted buildings are scattered🏠, blending in with the beautiful natural scenery. Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Garden is not only a tea garden but also a treasure trove of nature and culture, attracting countless tourists and tea culture lovers to explore🧐. 🚗[Transportation] Currently, there is no direct shuttle bus to Jingmai Mountain. The main transportation options are: [Self-driving/Chartered Car] Departing from Pu'er or Xishuangbanna, self-driving or chartering a car to Jingmai Mountain is the most convenient and free way, which takes about 3–4 hours. However, please note that you will pass a long section of cobblestone road on the way to the mountain, which may be challenging for novice drivers. The route to the mountain passes through: Huimin Town, Jingmai Bridge, Watchtower, Manggen, Jingmai Dazhai, Ancient Tea Forest, Nuogan Old Village, Wengji Ancient Village, Mangjing Upper Village, Mangjing Lower Village, and Manghong. 🏠[Accommodation Recommendations] ⭕️Manghong and Mangjing are the first choices: These two villages are not far from Nuogan and Wengji, making it convenient to travel. The prices are affordable and cost-effective. The owner of each homestay will make tea in person and let you drink as much as you want for free. 🌅Mangjing is located at the highest point of the village and is an excellent place to watch the sea of clouds and the sunset. ☁️Manghong is suitable for watching the sea of clouds and the sunrise. You can navigate to Manghong Octagonal Tower to capture the beautiful sunrise. ⭕️Wengji Ancient Village is the second choice: Here, you can experience the life of the Blang people and deeply feel the local cultural atmosphere. However, the prices in Wengji are relatively high, the village is small, and there are limited places to visit, so it is not recommended. 📍[Must-visit Attractions] Here are some places worth visiting around Jingmai Mountain: 1. Wengji Ancient Village: The village retains the traditional stilted buildings of the Blang people. The ancient village is quiet and peaceful, full of strong ethnic customs. You can stroll around and feel the passage of time, and enjoy the beautiful sea of clouds. 2. Nuogan Ancient Village: A Dai village hidden in the mountains and forests, with unique architectural styles and surrounded by green mountains and rivers. Here, you can take photos of the original ancient village scenery. 3. Tea Ancestor Temple: A temple dedicated to the tea ancestor, which is an important symbol of the tea culture of Jingmai Mountain. The temple has unique architecture and beautiful surrounding scenery, making it a good place to learn about the local tea culture. 4. Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Garden: One of the many ancient tea gardens in Jingmai Mountain, with ancient and spectacular tea trees. You can experience the fun of picking tea and feel the fragrance of tea leaves. 5. Mangjing Village: The village has ancient temples and traditional ethnic culture displays, allowing you to learn more about the local life and culture. 6. Jingmai Mountain Viewing Platform: Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Jingmai Mountain. The continuous tea gardens and simple villages are all in sight, making it an excellent place to take photos. 🍲[Food Recommendations] There are many local delicacies worth trying around Jingmai Mountain😋 First is "roast chicken"🐔, with golden and crispy skin, tender and juicy meat, and a fragrant aroma. "Bamboo rice"🍚 is also very good, with rice infused with the fresh fragrance of bamboo and a soft and glutinous texture. "Sour bamboo shoots and fish"🐟 has tender fish and appetizing sour bamboo shoots. "Mashed chicken feet"🐔 is made by mashing various seasonings with chicken feet, which is sour, spicy, refreshing, and chewy. "Pineapple purple rice"🍍 perfectly combines the sweet and sour taste of pineapple with the sweet aroma of purple rice, creating a unique flavor. There is also "lemongrass grilled fish"🐟, with the special aroma of lemongrass penetrating the fish, creating a unique flavor. 📝[Itinerary Recommendations] Day 1 Depart in the morning and take a shuttle bus or drive to Jingmai Mountain. Check in to a homestay upon arrival and take a short break. Then, walk to the banyan tree and the queen bee tree to feel the grandeur of nature. In the evening, enjoy the charming sunset. Day 2 Go to Wengji Ancient Village in the early morning to watch the spectacular sunrise and sea of clouds. Have fun in Wengji Ancient Village and taste the local specialties. Go to Nuogan Ancient Village in the afternoon to experience the unique ethnic customs. Day 3 You can choose to walk in the tea forest, visit Jingmai Temple, and return to the homestay in the afternoon to pack your luggage and prepare for the return journey. ⚠️Some notes for visiting Jingmai Mountain: 1. The climate of Jingmai Mountain is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. 2. Respect the customs and religious beliefs of local ethnic minorities and avoid unnecessary trouble caused by inappropriate behavior. 3. Do not pick tea leaves at will when entering the ancient tea garden, and follow the relevant regulations. 4. Some sections of the road in Jingmai Mountain may not be in good condition, so drive carefully. 5. When booking accommodation, confirm the room facilities and services in advance to avoid unnecessary trouble. 6. When tasting local food, pay attention to the spiciness and personal taste of the food to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. 7. There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. 8. Protect the environment, do not litter, and keep the scenic area clean and beautiful.