Dream of The Road in China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden, Puer

Dream of The Road in China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden, Puer
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📍 Location: A Living Scroll of Tea Mountains and Mist

Situated in Yingpan Mountain, Simao District, Pu’er City, Yunnan Province, the Pu’er Chinese Tea Expo Garden lies 29 km from the city center. The area features over 23,000 mu (approx. 1,530 hectares) of ecological tea plantations arranged in cascading terraces.

Altitude: ~1,300 meters

Average Temperature: 18°C

Access: Via G8511 expressway (approx. 40-minute drive)

Public Transit: Take Route 5 bus + designated shuttle line to reach the scenic area.

🕰️ History: From Tea Production Hub to Cultural Landmark

📈 Development Timeline

2008: First public opening of the tea-viewing area.

2018: Temporarily downgraded due to service issues; underwent comprehensive reforms.

2021: Successfully reclassified as a National AAAA-Level Tourist Attraction after restoration.

🏺 Cultural Identity

Anchored in the evolutionary history of Pu’er tea, the site houses China’s only Pu’er Tea Museum featuring both:

A 35.4-million-year-old magnolia fossil

Rare contractual records from the Ancient Tea-Horse Road
The museum also incorporates cultural motifs from ethnic groups like the Lahu and Wa.

🧬 Aesthetic Fusion of Tea and Ethnic Heritage

🏛 Architecture & Rituals

The Tea Ancestor Temple venerates Shennong, the mythical discoverer of tea; regular tea-offering ceremonies are held here.

The Ethnic Village Zone recreates traditional bamboo houses and firepit song rituals, showcasing local life.

🎎 Seasonal Celebrations

Spring Tea Season (March–April): Features tea tasting competitions and Lahu dance performances open to public participation.

✨ Symbolic Narrative

With over 150 historical artifacts, the site emphasizes Pu’er tea as a “living fossil of Eastern beverages”, deepening cultural resonance through objects like:

Tea-Horse trade contracts

Stone grinding equipment

Early storage vessels

🌿 Signature Experiences

▶ Must-Visit Attractions

Wencha Tower (问茶楼)
Scenic lookout offering panoramic views of cloud-draped tea terraces. Best visited at sunrise or dusk for photography.

Pu’er Tea Museum
Open 08:30–17:30
Showcases ancient tools, fossils, and Pu’er tea’s thousand-year evolution.

Artisanal Tea Workshop
Hands-on experience includes fresh leaf picking and stone-pressing Pu’er tea cakes.
Duration: ~20 minutes. Souvenir tea cakes can be aged for up to 10 years.

▶ Immersive Activities

Experience Description Best Time
Tea Making Pick and hand-roll fresh tea leaves Apr–Oct (dry season)
Tea Garden Cycling Explore terraces on shared bikes 09:00–11:00
Ethnic Culture Wa-style ritual dance + bamboo craft workshop Weekends/Festivals

▶ Suggested One-Day Itinerary

07:30 — Sunrise at Wencha Tower
→ 09:00 — Tea Museum discovery tour
→ 11:00 — Make your own tea at the workshop
→ 13:00 — Lunch in Ethnic Village (try local tea-infused cuisine)
→ 15:00 — Cycle through the tea terraces
→ 17:00 — Tea-blessing at the Tea Ancestor Temple

🧭 Visitor Essentials

🎫 Ticket Information

Standard Entry: ¥50/person

Combo w/ Electric Shuttle: From ¥80

Half Price for students and seniors

🍂 Best Season

November to March: For cool weather and mystical tea-mountain mists

Avoid June–September (heavy rainfall)

⚠️ Travel Tips

Do not pick tea leaves outside designated areas

Avoid outdoor zones between 12:00–14:00 in summer due to strong sunlight and heat risk