Yunnan Tea Mountain Tour（4/8-4/13）
Join us for a unique tea journey to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, the heartland of Pu’er tea. This immersive study tour will take you into ancient tea mountains, tea villages, and tea factories, offering a rare opportunity to experience traditional tea culture, tea making, and local life firsthand.
April 8 – Arrival in Xishuangbanna
Arrive at Jinghong Airport in Xishuangbanna, where a private vehicle will pick you up and take you to the tea factory resort. After arrival, check in to the hotel and rest.
April 9 – Ancient Tea Mountains & Tea Factory Visit
After breakfast at the hotel, we will travel to the ancient tea mountains for a guided visit and learning experience.
Lunch will be served at a traditional tea mountain processing workshop, where you will enjoy authentic local farmhouse cuisine.
In the afternoon, return to the tea factory to visit the tea production workshop and learn about tea processing. We will also visit the Rainforest Tea Academy.
Dinner will be served at the Rainforest restaurant, followed by a Welcome Tea Gathering at 8:00 PM.
April 10 – Tea Culture & Pu’er Pressing Experience
After breakfast, we will visit the Rainforest Cultural Center to learn more about the history and culture of Pu’er tea.
In the afternoon, participants will take part in a hands-on Pu’er tea pressing experience, learning how traditional Pu’er tea cakes are made.
April 11 – Lao Ban Zhang Tea Village Experience
After breakfast at the Rainforest resort, participants will have some free time before packing and departing for Lao Ban Zhang Village, one of the most famous tea villages in Yunnan.
Lunch will be served at a local tea farmer’s home.
After lunch, we will hike into the mountains to experience harvesting ancient Lao Ban Zhang tea trees.
After picking tea leaves, we will return to experience traditional tea processing methods, including pan-firing and rolling the leaves.
In the evening, we will travel to Jinghong city and check into a hotel.
April 12 – Local Culture & Night Market
After breakfast, we will visit nearby attractions to experience the traditional culture of local ethnic minorities and sightseeing.
Participants may also rent traditional ethnic costumes at scenic spots for photos.
In the evening, we will visit the lively Starlight Night Market, one of the most vibrant night markets in the region.
April 13 – Water Splashing Festival
After breakfast, we will take part in the famous Water Splashing Festival celebration.
The main program of the tea mountain tour concludes here, and the remaining time can be arranged freely by participants.
Tour Fee
$880 per person
Included
- Accommodation from April 8–12
- Three meals per day
- Local transportation
