Xilinshan Mountain Tea in Fengqing, Lincang

Location and Accessibility:

  • Location: Xilinshan Mountain(锡林山) is located in Anhe Village, Xue Shan Town, Fengqing County. It is approximately 8 kilometers from the town government and 98 kilometers from the county seat.
  • Accessibility: The area is reached by a rural dirt road, making transportation somewhat challenging. It is bordered to the east by Xincun in Ai Hua Town, to the south by Xingjie Village, to the west by Wangjiazhai Village, and to the north by the base of Wanshou Mountain in Yun County.

Administrative and Demographic Details:

  • Villages: The administrative area includes 15 village groups: Shiwai Ba, Pingzhang Zhai, Raojia Zhai, Liu Jia Zhai, Dazhai Mountain, Tangzikou, Qimu Lin, Meizi Shu, Lao Yan Jia, Shan Banyao, Dahuang Tian, Xiao Xilin, Dujia Village, Xiazai Mountain, and Ziya Hu.(尾巴、平掌寨、饶家寨、刘家寨、大寨山、塘子口、桤木林、梅子树、老严家、山半腰、大荒田、小锡林、独家村、下寨山、子丫户)
  • Households and Population: There are 640 households with a total population of 2,696. Out of these, 2,689 are engaged in agriculture. The labor force consists of 1,634 individuals, with 1,568 working in primary industries.


Geographical and Climatic Conditions:

  • Area and Elevation: Anhe Village(安和村) covers 9.26 square kilometers and is situated at an altitude of 1,660 meters.
  • Climate: The average annual temperature is 25°C, with annual precipitation reaching 1,300 millimeters. This climate is suitable for growing crops such as walnuts.
  • Land Use: The total arable land is 3,932 mu (approximately 2,622 hectares), with a per capita arable land area of 1.5 mu (0.1 hectares). Forested land spans 9,962 mu (approximately 6,641 hectares).

Economic and Agricultural Activities:

  • Economic Income: In 2006, the village’s total economic income was 5.1388 million yuan, with a per capita net income of 1,373 yuan. The primary source of income is agriculture.

Xilinshan Mountain Ancient Tea Gardens

Location and Composition:

  • Location: The ancient tea gardens of Xilinshan Mountain are located in the foothills of the Daxue Mountain range in Fengqing County.
  • Tea Gardens: These ancient tea gardens include the following areas: Shiwai Ba, Pingzhang Zhai, Raojia Zhai, Liu Jia Zhai, Dazhai Mountain, Tangzikou, Qimu Lin, Meizi Shu, Lao Yan Jia, Shan Banyao, Dahuang Tian, Xiao Xilin, Dujia Village, Xiazai Mountain, and Ziya Hu.

Significance:

  • Historical Importance: The ancient tea gardens of Xilinshan Mountain are renowned for their historical significance and traditional tea cultivation practices, contributing to the region’s rich tea culture and heritage.