Tea Enquiry Tower of China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden in Puer City
Chinese Name:中华普洱茶博览苑-问茶楼
English Name:Tea Enquiry Tower of China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden in Puer City
Overview:
Wencha Tower, located in the heart of the China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden, offers breathtaking views of over 23,000 acres of tea plantations. This three-story, ancient-style building, constructed with blue bricks and gray tiles, serves as both a scenic observation point and a notable attraction. Its unique design features four gates: Dong Zhengyang (East), Xi Xiazhao (West), Nan Deqin (South), and Bei Chongzu (North). Visitors facing the Chongzu Gate can experience the changing moods of the landscape, from mystical clouds to the lush green mountains.
Architectural and Scenic Features:
- Design and Position: Wencha Tower is strategically located at the center of the tea mountains, maintaining an ideal distance from the tea fields. Its architectural style combines ancient charm with modern functionality, providing a perfect vantage point for viewing the surrounding tea gardens.
- Gates and Views: The tower’s four gates offer distinct perspectives. The Chongzu Gate, which faces visitors, provides a unique vantage point to observe the dynamic scenery and the interplay of light and shadow throughout the seasons.
- Seasonal Beauty: The tower captures the essence of the region’s beauty through various seasons. The ever-changing sea of clouds and the verdant peaks of the tea mountains offer a picturesque experience that evolves with time.
Exhibits on the First Floor:
- Ancient Tea Forests: A display illustrates the ancient tea forests of Zhenyuan Qianjiazhai, the origin and core area of tea cultivation. This wild tea tree cluster is an ideal environment for tea growth.
- Ancient Tea Gardens: The exhibit showcases the ancient tea gardens in Jingmai, where the Blang and Dai ethnic groups have cultivated tea for over 1,300 years. This area is known for its well-preserved and historically significant tea gardens.
- Tea Tree Resources: A map depicts the historical distribution of ancient tea trees in Simao, highlighting its role as a central tea production area and its impact on regional economic development.
- Eight Major Tea Areas: A distribution map of the eight major tea regions illustrates how tea cultivation has expanded from impoverished areas to more developed regions, improving the living standards of local farmers.
Visitor Information:
- Recommended Visit Duration: 20 minutes
- Latitude and Longitude of the Attraction: Longitude 101°5′35.0772″, Latitude 22°38′39.0552″
- Best Photography Location: Battery Car Parking Lot Plaza
- Best Photography Coordinates: Longitude 101°5′37.5072″, Latitude 22°38′41.8092″
- Best Photography Position Description: The Battery Car Parking Lot Plaza, located below Wencha Tower, offers the best vantage point for capturing the grandeur of the tower. For optimal shots, position your camera with a long lens and adjust slightly left or right as needed.
Wencha Tower provides an immersive experience into the world of Puer tea, offering both historical insights and panoramic views that reflect the rich cultural and natural heritage of the region.
