Yakou Xinzhai Village of Nannuo Tea Mountain in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna
Chinese Name:勐海县格朗和乡南糯山村委会丫口老寨
English Name:Yakou Xinzhai Village of Nannuo Tea Mountain in (Gelanghe Town) Menghai County, Xishuangbanna
Geographical Details:
- Distance from Nanwo Mountain Village Committee: 10.00 kilometers
- Distance from the Town Center: 8.00 kilometers
- Area: 1.35 square kilometers
- Altitude: 1600 meters
- Average Annual Temperature: 18.00°C
- Average Annual Precipitation: 1650.00 millimeters
Agriculture: Yaokou Old Village is located in a mountainous area with favorable conditions for growing tea and other crops.
Tea Region Overview: Yaokou Old Village is part of the South Nuo Mountain Tea Garden, which includes several neighboring villages such as Xiangyang Village, Gu Niang Village, Shuihe Village, Banpo Village, Zhulin Village, Shitou New Village, Shitou Old Village, Duoyi Village, and Erdian Village. This expansive tea garden area is characterized by varying flavors and qualities of tea due to the diverse regions.
Tea District Details:
- Gelanghe Hani Ethnic Township: The area is primarily inhabited by the Hani people, who live at altitudes ranging from 800 to 2500 meters.
- South Nuo Mountain and Pasha Mountain: These tea mountains are part of the Gelanghe Township. South Nuo Mountain serves as the boundary between Menghai County and Jinghong City, while Pasha Mountain marks the border between Gelanghe Township and Menghun Town.
- Location: South Nuo Mountain is situated alongside the road between Jinghong and Menghai, approximately 24 kilometers from Menghai County. It lies between longitudes 100° 31′ and 100° 39′, and latitudes 21° and 22° 01′. The average altitude is 1400 meters, with annual rainfall between 1500 and 1750 millimeters and an average temperature of 16-18°C, making it highly suitable for tea cultivation.
- Village Administration: The South Nuo Mountain Village Committee governs 30 natural villages, all of which are predominantly Hani. The total area of the South Nuo Mountain Tea Garden is over 21,600 acres, with 12,000 acres dedicated to ancient tea trees. The ancient tea trees are distributed across several neighboring villages, contributing to the diverse flavors and qualities of the tea produced in this region.
