In the cool weather of autumn, there are many choices around Kunming for aficionados of outdoor tours since they can enjoy an impressive experience, and these Ten selected trekking destinations might be the least beat even the locals might not know about. 

 

1. Gudui Mountain in Jinning District

The mountain is located between the three counties of Jiangchuan, Chengjiang and Jinning. Ascending the top is rewarded with a birds-eye view of the three lakes which are respectively the Fuxian Lake, the Xingyun Lake and the Dianchi Lake. Carpeted with vegetation mainly including grasses and shrubs, the route is highlighted by blooming flowers in the seasons of spring and summer. 

Highest altitude: 2,648 metres

Duration: one day

Trekking mileage: 8-12 km

Route: 80 km from Kunming; Kunming-Jinning County-Sanchahe

 

2. Heifeng Mountain in Anning City

The mountain is so named because there’s a cave on its top called Heifeng Cave. A huge mountain undulating dozens of kilometres, Heifeng Mt is endowed with diversified vegetation and exuberant forests. For most locals, it is a must for camping and excursion.

Highest altitude: 2,617 metres

Duration: one day

Trekking mileage: 16 km

Route: 70 km from Kunming; Kunming-Bajie Town (Anning)

 

3. Laogui Mountain in Shilin County

The highest mountain in Shilin County where the Stone Forest is, it is a national forest park located between the counties of Shilin, Mi’le and Luxi.

Highest altitude: 2,601 metres

Duration: one day

Trekking mileage: 6-8 km

Routes: 130 km from Kunming; Kunming-Shilin County-Guishan Temple

 

4. Jintongpeng Mountain in  Fumin County

Named due to its profile resembling to a reverse copper basin, the mountain is the origin of the drinking water of the locals. Legend goes that the water at the lowest place of the main peak never dried up because there used to be a golden basin which was then taken away by an avaricious man resulting in the dried-up of the water. 

Highest altitude: 2,817 metres

Duration: one day

Trekking mileage: 11 km

Route: 50 km from Kunming; Kunming-Zhebei Town (Fumin)

 

5. Laoye Mountain in Yiliang County

One of the Ten Steepest Mountains in Kunming, Laoye Mt is situated between Yiliang County and Guandu District of Kunming. Its east part is mainly carpeted by verdant vegetation and the upper part is extremely steeple. Ascending to the top, one can enjoy the overwhelming views of the Yangzong Lake and the Yiliang Basin. Culturally, each lunar 15 June is a local temple fair attended by villagers of the communities around the mountain.

Highest altitude: 2,730 metres

Duration: one day

Trekking mileage: 9 km

Route: Kunming-Muxi Village (Tangchi Town, Yiliang County); Kunming-Adi Village (Dababqiao Town, Guandu District)

 

6. Liangwang Mountain in Chenggong District

It is the heart of the cradle of the Ancient Dian Culture. In the Yuan Dynasty (1273-1368), the highest governor of Yunnan Liangwang (a Mongolian Prince) established the Liangwang Palace and trained soldiers on the mountain. Today, several historical sites of the drilling fields can be seen clearly.

Highest altitude: 2,820 metres

Duration: one day

Route: Kunming-Qiumuqing (Chenggong District), or Kunming-Hengchong Reservoir (Chengjiang County)

 

7. Dajianshan Mountain in  Songming County

With a large coverage of pine trees, Dajianshan Mt is carpeted with assorted wild flowers including azaleas. Living in the mountain are Miao ethnic communities who are typically known for their Christian choir.

Highest altitude: 2,840 metres

Duration: one day

Trekking mileage: 7-10 km

Route: 70 km from Kunming; Kunming-Yangqiao Town (Songming County)-Taohua Temple.

 

8. Huashitou Mountain in Xundian County

The silhouette of the mountain looks like a Chinese legendary dragon. The peaks around its summit are all about 3,000 metres high. Views of the fat top of the mountain include meadows, wild flowers and grotesque rocks.

Highest altitude: 3,294 metres

Duration: two days

Trekking mileage: 8 km 

Route: Kunming-Songming County-Huajiaoshu Village

 

9. Jiaozi Mountain in Luquan County

The mountain resembles a traditional Chinese Sedan (Jiao Zi) in shape, hence its name. It is located in the Jiaozi Mt Scenic Area within an area of 250 sq km which includes forests, glaciers and glacial lakes and alpine meadows in which rhododendrons and azaleas abound.

Highest altitude: 4,223

Duration: two days

Trekking mileage: 8-10 km

Route: 190 km from Kunming; Kunming-Jiaozi Mt (Luquan County), or Kunming-Tanfang Village (Dongchuan District)

 

10. Xueling Mountain in Dongchuan District

The highest peak in Central Yunnan, it is the most challenging mountain in Kunming. In winter, the snow-capped Xueling Mt appears magnificently orange, thus is called “the Snow Fire Ridge” by the loca[FS:Page]l people. In 2009, the magazine China Geography authenticated it as one of the Ten Unfamous Mountains in China. With two beautiful lakes, it is nevertheless the very mountaineering destination for Real challengers.

Highest altitude: 4,344 metres

Duration: two days

Trekking mileage: 8 km

Route: 200 km from Kunming; Kunming-Aziying Town-Tangdian Town-Zhuanlong Town-Hongtudi Town-Fazhe Town-Tanfang Village

Tips

(1). You do need a local professional guide;

(2). Raincoats and warm clothes are 100% needed due to the variable weather.

The Formation of Baoxiu Earth Forest

An earth forest is a form of geomorphology caused by earth movement and erosion. It takes the form of pillars which from a distance give the impression of a forest. 

Why is Baoxiu Earth Forest so special?

Photography lovers regard Baoxiu Earth Forest as the resort, every angle is a beautiful landscape, every frame is a wonderful movies. You can’t help pressing the shutter to catch a flash of light.Against the background of the morning glow and the setting sun, the strange magic forest will surely make you intoxicated in the beautiful scenery.

How to Get there?

探秘路线：从石屏县城出发，沿国道323线往亚房子方向驱车大约14公里，到达宝秀镇朱洼子村委会，在村委会处的岔路往东行2公里便到了白洒坟村。下车后，沿着白洒坟村北的一条小路，穿过一片翠绿的竹林，经过一山沟，远远地就就能看到山坡上满布千沟万壑、鬼斧神工、绚丽异常的好大一片土林，这就是你的魔幻秘境。

满布千沟万壑、鬼斧神工、绚丽异常的土林坐落在白洒坟村北面上坡上，分为四大片，占地近200余亩。放眼望去，奇特的土林，重重叠叠，参差有序。只见有的土柱高达十几米，耸立挺拔，有的则只有2-3米，粗壮敦实。曾多次欣赏过陆良彩色沙林、元谋土林的大量彩色图片，脑海中早已不知不觉地弥满着土林的身影，但当真实的土林在眼前涌现时，还是禁不住地欢喜和赞叹。

沿着沙沟土路小道，走进土林中，就仿佛来到了一个与世隔绝的仙境。奇特的土林景致令人目不暇接，看着那被时光机器雕凿成千姿百态、妙趣横生的各异形态，想象力开始自由驰骋。

远眺土林，莽莽苍苍，像奇幻的原始森林，一群群一片片土柱林立，无语诉说着风雨沧桑，时空仿佛回到了苍凉荒芜的时代。

近观土林，其景又宛若鬼斧神工的艺术长廊，千姿百态，神情逼俏。有的像婷婷玉立的少女，仿佛在遥望远方的心上人；有的似威严武士，整装待发；有的柱顶杂草丛生，好像画天巨笔；有的土柱裸露身躯，好像金塔玉剑；有的像嬉戏的顽猴、昂首的骆驼、站立的棕熊，各种动物在其中或奔、或卧、或站、或跑，仪态万端，栩栩如生；有的像蘑菇、圆桌、鸟雀、花卉……更有奇者，双峰相连，如同恋人紧紧偎依，情意绵绵；数峰对视，恰似友人十里相送，难舍难分；还有如手执衣钵者，似和尚云游四方；亦有如猛虎者，在此镇守一方疆土……

这些形态各异的土林雕像伫立旷野，仿似正在做一个个远古的梦，等待着世人去唤醒。有趣的是，一些似人似兽的土峰，当你转个弯，从另一个角度瞧过去，却转变成了另一个形象。置身奇景迭出的大自然迷宫之中，如梦似幻，美不胜收，时常仿佛游走在时光的长廊之中、漫步在童话故事里、搜索在曾经的记忆边。

由于土林的沙砾中含有多种矿物质，使得有的土柱甚至呈现出紫红色、暗红色、浅蓝色、黄色、灰白色、棕色等奇异的色泽，并伴随着早晚晴雨与四季光照、投射角度的变化产生不同色调的景观。真是让人不禁感叹，大自然的鬼斧神工。

About Lengdun Village

Lengdun Village belongs to Baohe Town, Gejiu City, Honghe Prefecture. It is located in the southwest of Baohe Township, 31 km away from Baohe Township, is the seat of the village committee. The land area is 4.29 square kilometers, the elevation is 239 meters, the annual average temperature is 25 ℃, the annual precipitation is 800-1100 mm. It’s suitable for planting rice and other crops.

Dai Ethnic Minority in Lengdun Village

Lengdun Village is a Dai village with a strong cultural atmosphere, and is the main birthplace of Dai’s folk songs. The old people and the young students who can sing the traditional folk songs come to take part in the folk songs activities of Lengdun Village. It shows the memory and charm of traditional Dai culture for the younger generation.

Rural Economy

The total income of the village’s rural economy is 2.377 million yuan, among them: the income of planting industry is 960000 yuan, accounting for 40.38% of the total income, the income of animal husbandry is 1.15 million yuan, accounting for 48.38% of the total income; The second, third industry income 687000 yuan, accounting for the total income of 28.910.

Development Priorities

The main problems and difficulties are as follows:

1.There is no place for villagers’ activities;
2. There is only one set of cultural facilities for broadcasting.

Development Ideas and Industries:

1. Develop economic forest fruit, such as: mango, litchi, banana, introduced new varieties of papaya;
2. Development of animal husbandry: cattle, pig, increase the number of outcrops, expand sugar cane, cassava cultivation area of 200 mu.

The Best Time to Visit Lengdun Village

Tour is available all the year round here. However, most of places in Honghe prefecture enjoy the subtropical monsoon climate, annual average temperature is 25℃. Try to avoid the moist and hot summer, the best time to travel is spring, autumn and winter. 

How to Get there?

If tourists want to go to Lengdun Village, they should go to Gejiu City first. You have two ways to get to Gejiu from Kunming. You can take long-distance bus and train to Gejiu. As for airplane, it is not available up to now. And then you can take buses, taxis or self-driving to Lengdun Village.

 

Located in the north of Yunlong County(云龙县), Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Nuodeng Ancient Town is a thousand-year Bai village. Located in mountainous area, it is far away from the hustle and bustle of metropolis. It is the true place with original flavor of life. Except for the profound history, Nuodeng is the important place of Ancient Salt and Horse Road. Salt plays an important role at Nuodeng Ancient Town. 

How to Get to Nuodeng Ancient Town from Dali City

No matter which direction you come to Nuodeng Ancient Town, you must go to the county seat of Yunlong County first.

1. Dali City – Yunlong County(By Long-distance Bus)

With a distance of about 155 kilometers, tourists can go from Dali City to Yunlong County mainly by long-distance bus. The transportation between Dali City and Yunlong County involves two main long-distance bus stations, Dali Express Bus Station and Yunlong Bus Terminal. There are about 14 daily buses from Dali City to Yunlong County, as well as the journey is about 3 hours and 36 minutes and costs 43 yuan. Dali express bus station is located at No.1, Huancheng South Road, Dali City, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The departure time is 7:30, 8:10, 8:50, 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:40, 16:30.

More information about Dali City-Yunlong County Transportation.

2. Yunlong County – Nuodeng Ancient Town

The distance between Yunlong Bus Terminal and Nuodeng Ancient Town is about 6 kilometers, you can take a taxi to Nuodeng Ancient Town. It takes about 12 minutes and spends 15-30 yuan.

Nuodeng Ancient Town and Baofeng Old Town are popular in Yunlong County. If you plan to Yunlong County of Dali Prefecture, Please contact us, Yunnan Exploration will provide attentive services.

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About Laomeng Town

Laomeng Town(老勐镇) is located in the northwest of Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai Autonomous County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Its geographical coordinate is 102°47′-102°57′ east longitude and 22°51′ -23°02′ north latitude. Laomeng Town borders Yingpan Township(营盘乡) in the east, Laojizhai Township(老集寨乡) in the south, Huangmaoling Township(黄茅岭乡) of Yuanyang County in the west, Ganiang Township(嘎娘乡) of Yuanyang County in the north and it was established in 1987. Township people’s Government is in Laomeng Street of Laomeng Village Committee, and Laomeng Town is the joint parts of “three counties and eight townships” and vital traffic road. With the total area of 194.41 square kilometers and cultivated land area of 2180 hectares, Laomeng Town has jurisdiction over Laomeng(老勐), Xincun(新村), Heping(和平), Xinanli(新安里) and Kuzhulin(苦竹林) 5 village committees and 79 villages. At the end of 2014, there were 4703 families and a population of 19947. Miao, Yao, Dai, Hani, Yi and Han six ethnic groups lives here for generation, with 19570 ethnic minority people, accounting for 98.11% of the total population, while the Miao minority population is of 12766 people, accounting for 64% of the total population. It is a poor mountainous area inhabited by multiple minorities.

Features of Laomeng Town

1. Laomeng Town is located in the joint parts of Yuanyang, Lvchun, Jinping “three counties and eight townships” and on the vital traffic roads. Coupled with obvious location advantage, abundant nature resources and convenient transportation, Laomeng town has developed into the important town in the west of Jinping county and the commodity distribution center of “three counties and eight townships”.

2. Tengtiaojiang River(藤条江) passes through Laomeng Town, and the land is distributed in the hot valley area, the humid and hot area and the high mountain cold area. The topography is complex, with the highest elevation of 2962 meters and the lowest elevation of 419 meters. There is a perennial river Pingba River(平坝河) in the territory, with no dry seasons, high headwaters, large drop and large discharge, which are conducive to the development of cascade hydropower stations. Pingba River has a high utilization value, but has not yet been developed. Forest coverage of the whole town is 29%, state-owned forest area of 2000 hectares.

3. Laomeng Town(老勐镇) is rich in cultural resources, and the traditional ethnic culture here is colorful. During the festivals, these traditional ethnic cultures get a concentrated display. Main ethnic festivals include “Guo Ma Festival(果玛节)” of Yi minority and “Huashan Festival(花山节)” of Miao minority.

Things to Do in Laomeng Town

1. Experience colorful minority culture, like Miao, Yao, Yi, Hani and Dai.

2. Laomeng Town is well-known for its Laomeng Sunday Market. 

3. Taste the special cuisine of ethnic minorities.

Useful Travel Tips

1. Learn something about ethnic minorities in Laomeng Town as well as their costumes and culture in advance.

2. Laomeng Town is not far from Yuanyang County, it is the best choice to take Yuanyang as the next destination.

More Tour Information, Refer to Laomeng Market.

About Going to Market

Going to the market is one of the few recreations that people in the remote countryside. All over China in the rural areas where there are significant numbers of minorities, Market Days (赶集) are important days indeed. Minorities from all around the villages where the Market Day is held will flood into the village, both to buy as well as to sell all sorts of things.

Market Days are significant events in the weekly calendar of most minorities. It is an occasion for some to earn something extra by selling excesses from their farms; for others it is their weekly shopping experience. However more significantly, it is a major social event in their calendar. Most minorities, especially the ladies will dress up in their best and most colorful traditional dresses to go to the market. It is an opportunity for them to meet and to exchange news and gossip with others.

Why is Laomeng Sunday Market So Special?

In Jinping County of Yunnan Province, China, fascinating ethnic minority market can be seen in all its glory once a week at the Sunday Laomeng Market(老猛赶集). Laomeng(老猛) holds the most flamboyant market every Sunday. One can see people from six different ethnic minorities, with women and children dressing up in colorful dresses, different in their own traditional style. Market Days are great opportunities to see the various minorities in their traditional dresses. 

Features of Laomeng Sunday Market

1. Laomeng Market is well worth the journey, a very flamboyant place with a variety of different minority groups such as the Hani, the Yao, the Yi and extremely colourful Miao. 

2. There are places where one can have a bite to eat but not so much at temporary stalls geared up for the job on the day but at small permanent restaurants that are part of the towns makeup. There are sections selling lovely multi coloured ethnic minority clothes and materials, sections selling fresh fruit and vegetables, metalware and bamboo items.

3. As with other markets in the area Laomeng is no different with regards to it not only being an open air or outdoor supermarket but also a place for socializing. 

4. On the whole Laomeng is a fascinating insight into minority groups with their traditional ways of life and preserved cultural habits. The tribal costumes or finery of each different minority group contrast starkly with each other and before long one is able to recognize due to the colour of the cloth, the headdress or ornamentation which group a person belongs to.

The Time of Going to Market

Market Days are normally held on a regular basis in most places. This can be once a week, every 5 days and so on. Laomeng Town holds the market every Sunday. Market Days normally last a whole day. People, especially traders will start arriving at the market from very early in the morning. Throughout the day, there will be people streaming in from all the surrounding villages. Most of these markets do not finish until around 4 pm. The peak of such markets is normally around noon. Shortly after lunch time the market winds down, the hustle and bustle wanes and truckloads of Indigenous peoples can be seen leaving Laomeng with sacks of produce or heavily laden baskets.

How to Get There

Laomeng Town(老勐镇) is far from Kunming, and the way to Laomeng Market may be not so good.

1. Departing from Kunming

Long-distance Bus

There are 6 non-stop buses a day from Kunming East Station to Jinping Bus Terminal. When you are there in Jinping bus terminal, You can take the regular buses to Laomeng Town there, about 3 hours.

Kunming-Jinping County

Price: 134 CNY, 141 CNY, 148 CNY or 159 CNY

Departure Time: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00

Distance: 397 kilometers

Consume Time: 5 hours

Tips: The price and time are for reference only, specific with actual condition. More prices and departure time, you can ask for details at bus terminals.

Train

There is no railway station in Jinping County, you can’t reach to Jinping County directly by train. If you want to take train, you are suggested to transfer in Mengzi City.

Kunming-Mengzi-Jinping County

You will spend about 4 hours on the train from Kunming to Mengzi, then around 4.5 hours from Mengzi to Laomeng Town of Jinping County.

2. Departing from Yuanyang

Departing from Xinjie Town of Yuanyang, there is no railway station, so trains are not available. You can take the bus or chartered bus from Xinjie bus terminal to Laomeng Town, about 2.5 hours. 

Accommodation Around Laomeng Market

For accommodation, tourists can go to the county seat of Jinping County or Xinjie Town of Yuanyang County. However, for a better traveling experience, you are suggested to stay in Yuanyang County for overnight. There are a lot of attractions in Yuanyang County, especially the Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces as well as the sunrise and sunset of Rice Terraces. Supporting facilities of tourism in Yuanyang County are relatively complete. 

Useful Travel Tips

1. The trick again with Laomeng is to either overnight there the day before the market or travel early from wherever else you might be to get there to see the vividly coloured crowd ‘en masse’ so to speak doing all things indigenous.

2. As with all the other markets in Yunnan Province one has to arrive at Laomeng pretty earlier to make the most of this exceptionally vibrant and colorful affair. The early bird certainly catches the worm or at least some very photogenic scenes and characters if you like photographing.

3. At the market day, there are minorities from surrounding villages going to Laomeng Market. Learn something about these minorities as well as their costumes and culture in advance.

Nearby Attractions

Qingkou Village of Xinjie Town in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces
Duoyishu Rice Terraces in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Laohuzui Rice Terraces in Yuanyang County, Honghe

On March 30, 2018, a group of 8 Swiss tea merchants visited the Yunnan Dianhong Group Tea Science Research Institute for an inspection tour.

Fengqing County is renowned as the hometown of Dianhong Black Tea. The Swiss tea merchants, who had previously tasted the “Feng” brand Dianhong tea, traveled with their camper vans and cameras to the Yunnan Dianhong Group Tea Science Research Institute. Accompanied by staff from the Tea Science Research Institute and the International Business Department, the Swiss delegation of 8 toured the germplasm resources nursery. They learned about the research and development status of Dianhong tea, visited the Sino-British Friendship Tea Garden, and explored the production workshops. The merchants took meticulous photographs and attentively listened to the explanations provided by the guides. Finally, they enjoyed tasting the “Feng” brand tea. Impressed by the quality, the Swiss tea merchants enthusiastically gave thumbs-up gestures, expressing their fondness for “Feng” brand Dianhong tea.

2018年3月30日，瑞士茶商一行8人，到滇红集团茶叶科学研究院参观考察。

凤庆是世界滇红之乡，喝到过“凤”牌滇红茶的8名瑞士茶商慕名而来，他们驾着房车，带着相机，来到了云南滇红集团茶叶科学研究院，在茶叶科学研究院和国际业务部工作人员带领下，瑞士茶商一行8人参观了种质资源圃，了解了滇红的科研发展状况，参观了中英友好茶园以及生产车间，他们细心拍照，认真听取讲解员讲解，最后瑞士茶商一行品饮了“凤”牌茗品，他们纷纷竖起大拇指，表示对“凤”牌滇红的喜爱之情。

On April 10, 2018, Taylor and Jordan from the American company Spirit Tea visited the Dianhong Group, accompanied by the head of the Dianhong Group’s Raw Materials Business Department.

As part of the implementation of Dianhong Group’s international brand strategy, the “Feng” brand Dianhong tea has been gaining increasing recognition in international markets. Many foreign friends and businessmen have been drawn to visit. Spirit Tea Company, an American company specializing in tea and beverage products, had already tasted the “Feng” brand Dianhong tea before their visit. Impressed by its flavor, Taylor and Jordan were eager to come to Fengqing to further understand the tea’s growing environment, processing procedures, and technological research. They expressed their intention to explore potential collaboration opportunities with the Dianhong Group.

During their visit, Taylor and Jordan toured various facilities including the new factory exhibition hall, the old factory area, the Tea Science Research Institute’s germplasm resources nursery, and tea gardens. They gained insights into the development history of the Dianhong Group. Taylor and Jordan commented, “The Dianhong Group is a company with a long history. The architecture and facilities in the old factory area are a testament to its rich heritage, while the new factory area showcases a modernized approach to producing Dianhong tea.”

At the Tea Science Research Institute, they were introduced to the research activities by Zhang Chengren, the director of the institute. Zhang Chengren personally brewed the “Feng” brand “Chinese Red” tea for the visitors. After tasting it, Jordan remarked that the “Chinese Red” tea had an excellent flavor that matched its name perfectly, highlighting it as a typical representative of high-quality Chinese black tea.

Concluding their tour, Taylor and Jordan from Chicago expressed their aspirations, saying, “We look forward to sharing Yunnan Dianhong tea in the United States and around the world. We thank Dianhong and wish for its continued prosperity and success.”

2018年4月10日，美国Spirit tea公司Taylor 和Jordan，到滇红集团参观，滇红集团原料业务部负责人陪同。

随着滇红集团品牌国际化战略的实施，“凤”牌滇红茶在国际市场上的知名度越来越高，许多的外国友人、客商纷纷慕名而来，美国Spirit tea公司是美国一家经营茶酒水类饮品公司，在来滇红集团之前Taylor 和Jordan已经喝过了“凤”牌滇红茶，被滇红茶的滋味所感染，特意要到凤庆来，进一步了解“凤”牌滇红茶的生长环境，加工过程以及技术科研，他们希望能与滇红集团达成合作。

Taylor 和Jordan参观了滇红集团新厂展览馆，老厂区、茶科院品种资源圃、茶园，了解了滇红集团的发展历程，Taylor 和Jordan表示：“滇红集团是一家历史悠久的企业，老厂区的建筑和厂房足以见证滇红集团的悠久历史，新厂区更是他们看到了一个全新现代化的滇红，”在茶叶科学研究院，Taylor 和Jordan参观了品种资源圃，茶叶科学研究院院长张成仁介绍了茶叶科学研究院的科研情况，在茶室张院长为外国友人冲泡了“凤”牌“中国红”，喝完这款茶后，Jordan说“中国红”这款茶口感非常不错，“中国红“”这个名字和这款茶特别相符，它是高品质中国红茶的典型代表。

参观结束后，来自芝加哥的泰勒和乔丹祝愿：我们期望把云南滇红茶分享到美国，分享到世界，感谢滇红并祝愿滇红繁荣昌盛。

On May 31, 2018, four students from the Russian company Kapo Group, namely Olga, Radmila, Daniya, and Younis, completed their studies at the Dianhong Group and successfully graduated. The graduation ceremony was attended by department heads and relevant staff members of the Dianhong Group. Vice President Shen Ping of the Dianhong Group presented the students with their graduation certificates. During the ceremony, Kapo Group also presented the Halal Food Certification and the “Feng” brand “Chinese Red” products to the Dianhong Group, along with the gold award medal and certificate they received at the 2018 Global International Halal Food Exhibition.

The fourth batch of Kapo Group students completed various courses on Dianhong tea processing techniques and tea knowledge during their study period. Vice President Shen Ping expressed his appreciation to the Kapo Group students for experiencing Dianhong tea culture through both theory and practice. He hoped that they would take what they had learned back home, share it with their relatives and friends, and promote Dianhong tea culture in their own country and worldwide.

Su Xiangyu, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chief Engineer of the Dianhong Group, delivered the final lecture titled “The Unique Value of Dianhong Tea” to the students as the instructor of this training session. He thanked the Kapo Group students for their earnest study of Chinese Dianhong tea culture and craftsmanship. Highlighting the long history of Dianhong tea, he encouraged the students to continue their learning journey and truly immerse themselves in the world of tea.

Olga, representing Kapo Group, expressed that the learning journey about Dianhong tea was unforgettable and that they gained valuable knowledge about Dianhong tea culture and processing techniques. She thanked the Dianhong Group for their collaboration and praised their excellent quality, which enabled Kapo Group to receive numerous accolades at international markets and exhibitions. Olga presented the Halal Food Certification (in English and Arabic versions) to Mr. Wu Danyuan, Assistant to the President of the Dianhong Group. Additionally, she brought the gold award medal and certificate won by the “Feng” brand “Chinese Red” product at the 2018 Global International Halal Food Exhibition.

Assistant to the President of the Dianhong Group, Mr. Wu Danyuan, expressed his gratitude for such precious gifts from Kapo Group. He assured them that the Dianhong Group would showcase these valuable items in the Dianhong History Museum and exhibition hall for preservation and display. He congratulated the students on their achievements and encouraged them to share their learning experiences upon returning home, promoting tea culture and advancing the international promotion of “Feng” brand Dianhong culture as ambassadors and disseminators of Dianhong culture worldwide.

2018年5月31日，来自俄罗斯卡波集团第四批学员奥利嘉、拉德米拉、丹妮娅、尤怒斯四名学员，完成了在滇红集团学习的各项课程，顺利结业，滇红集团各部门负责人以及相关工作人员参加了卡波集团学员的结业典礼，滇红集团副总裁沈平为学员颁发了结业证书，卡波集团为滇红集团递交清真食品认证证书及 “凤”牌“中国红”产品，在2018年全球国际清真食品展会上所获得的金奖奖牌及证书。

卡波集团第四批学员在学习过程中完成了各项滇红工艺和茶叶知识课程的学习，滇红集团副总裁沈平为学员颁发了结业证书，沈平表示卡波集团第四批学员通过学习，在理论和实践中体验了滇红茶文化，希望卡波集团的学员能把学到的东西带回去，传递给亲戚和朋友，把滇红茶文化带回自己的国家，并向全世界人民传递滇红茶文化。

滇红集团党委书记、总工程师苏向宇为学员讲授最后一堂课《滇红茶的独特价值》，作为此次培训的授课教师，他表示感谢卡波学员认真学习中国的滇红茶文化和滇红工艺，滇红历史悠久，希望学员能继续学习，真正走入茶的世界。

卡波集团代表奥利加表示此次滇红学习之旅非常难忘，学到很多关于滇红茶文化和滇红茶叶加工的知识，非常感谢与滇红集团的合作，感谢滇红集团过硬的品质，让卡波集团在国际市场和国际展销会上获得了许多嘉奖，奥利加女士将清真食品认证证书（英文版、阿拉伯语版）递交到滇红集团总裁助理吴丹远先生手里，奥利加女士还带来了由滇红集团出品的“凤”牌“中国红”产品在2018年全球国际清真食品展会上，获得的金奖奖牌及证书。

滇红集团总裁助理吴丹远表示，感谢卡波集团送来如此珍贵的礼物，滇红集团会把如此珍贵的礼物放在滇红历史博物馆和展览馆专柜里做收藏和展示，祝贺他们学有所成，满载而归，希望卡波集团的学员回国后将分享此次学习的收获，推广茶文化，推广“凤”牌滇红文化，做滇红文化的国际推广者和传播者。

From August 16th to 18th, Alexander Pojolkov, Chairman of Pojolkov Holdings Group, led a delegation of 8 representatives from its subsidiaries in Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Spain to visit Dianhong Group once again. Over the course of six days, Wang Tianquan, Chairman and CEO of Dianhong Group, personally accompanied the delegation to inspect the joint ventures of Jewish tea brand SHABBAT and halal tea brand SAMAWI, including their raw material bases and production workshops—Dianhong Group’s Xiaoqingshu Organic Tea Garden, Tea Science Institute, and Refining Workshop.

Both sides reviewed and summarized the progress of their collaborative efforts over the past two years in advancing brand internationalization strategies, achieving results and gaining experience in developing international high-end tea markets. They also laid out plans for future market expansion.

Welcome Tea Reception

There is an ancient Chinese saying: “Those who share the same aspirations are not deterred by distance.” To welcome their guests from afar, Dianhong Group meticulously prepared a welcome tea reception.

At the beginning of the reception, Wang Tianquan, Chairman and CEO of Dianhong Group, extended the warmest welcome to Alexander Pojolkov, Chairman of Pojolkov Holdings Group, and his team. He emphasized that despite spanning across Eurasia, thousands of miles apart, Dianhong Group and Pojolkov Holdings Group have bridged their cooperation through “Dianhong Tea.” They have united towards the common goal of creating a global brand for “Dianhong Tea” and sharing the mission of promoting “Dianhong Tea” worldwide. Since their collaboration began, both sides have established a close and trusting relationship akin to family, laying a solid foundation for their partnership. Wang Tianquan also affirmed that the strategy of brand internationalization is the unwavering direction for Dianhong Group. He expressed determination for both groups to work hand in hand in their new journey, transforming their collaborative advantages into more mutually beneficial outcomes, thus allowing “Feng” brand Dianhong Tea to spread its fragrance across the world.

Following this, CEO Zhang Xinzhong of Dianhong Group recounted the history of the tea industry and the story of “Tea and the World.” Vice President Shen Ping, Executive Assistant Wu Danyuan, Feng Zhijun, and other relevant personnel responsible for receiving the Capo Group guests also took turns to speak on stage. They shared their experiences and feelings after interacting with Capo Group guests, pledging to fulfill their duties responsibly and provide high-quality Dianhong Tea to contribute to the internationalization of Dianhong Group’s brand.

Alexander Pojolkov, Chairman of Pojolkov Holdings Group, and his team also shared their experiences of the past two years of collaboration. Pojolkov talked about his affinity for tea and his connection with Dianhong Tea. He also introduced plans for marketing and promoting the joint ventures Jewish tea brand SHABBAT and halal tea brand SAMAWI, focusing on the ecological and organic aspects of Dianhong Tea. He expressed hopes to continue cooperating with Dianhong Group to promote the finest tea to various parts of the world.

To demonstrate their high appreciation for the quality of the cooperative products with Dianhong Group, Pojolkov presented a limited edition “2018 Russia World Cup” commemorative football, adorned with sparkling Swarovski gems, to Wang Tianquan, Chairman and CEO of Dianhong Group. This football is one of 25 globally produced as part of the Russia World Cup’s official merchandise. President Putin had presented this as a gift to the champion French team, FIFA, and nine other presidents who attended the matches in Russia.

The tea reception also featured some exciting performances, demonstrating the warm hospitality of the Dianhong team towards their distant guests.

Visit to the Premium Tea Production Workshop

The delegation from Pojolkov Holdings Group visited the premium tea production workshop, gaining insights into the meticulous selection process. The premium tea production workshop operates as a purified environment, where the delegation experienced the true standardization and regulation of Dianhong Group’s refined production process.

Before entering the production workshop, everyone had to adhere to strict dressing protocols. They first entered the changing room, where they donned masks, dust-proof hats, dust-proof clothing, and shoe covers according to procedures, meticulously dusting with adhesive dust sticks, washing hands, and disinfecting to prevent contamination of the tea leaves.

For 80 years since its inception, Dianhong Tea has garnered increasing favor among consumers due to Dianhong Group’s steadfast commitment to its corporate mission of “Creating a Better and Healthy Life for Humanity,” providing consumers with healthy and safe beverages.

At the end of the visit, Pojolkov expressed his admiration: “A great enterprise!”

Experience of Tea Picking and Dianhong Tea Making Techniques

While many members of the Pojolkov Holdings Group delegation had tasted Dianhong Tea before, this trip provided them with a visual feast and enriched their knowledge. Zhang Chengren, Director of Dianhong Group’s Tea Science Institute, introduced the tea picking techniques. Guided by him, members of the delegation carried baskets on their backs and entered the tea garden to pick fresh tea buds. Pojolkov was the first to arrive at the tea garden, visibly excited, and eagerly started picking tea. The verdant tea garden and tender tea buds attracted all members of the delegation, who captured this unforgettable moment while picking tea and pressing the shutter.

Under the guidance of tea master Li Qin, members of the delegation learned and personally experienced the processes of withering, fermentation, kneading, and drying involved in making Dianhong Tea.

Visit to Xiaoqingshu Organic Tea Garden

The delegation arrived at Xiaoqingshu Organic Tea Plantation in the afternoon. The sun’s lingering rays gently bathed the tea mountain, blending gold and green, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. The delegation from Pojolkov Holdings Group strolled through the lush tea gardens, breathing the fresh air, visiting the extensive ecological tea garden base, and experiencing the charm of modern tea-making techniques and organic tea plantations.

As the sun set, the journey to Dianhong, the homeland of red tea, came to a close. May the friendship between China and Russia endure, may the cooperation between Dianhong Group and Pojolkov Holdings Group be mutually beneficial, and may the fragrance of Dianhong Tea waft around the world.

8月16日-18日，波将金控股集团董事长亚历山大•波将金率其集团旗下俄罗斯、哈萨克斯坦、蒙古、西班牙分公司代表8人再次到访滇红集团。在六天的时间里，滇红集团董事长、总裁王天权亲自陪同代表团参观考察了合资企业犹太茶SHABBAT品牌、清真茶SAMAWI品牌的原料基地和生产车间——滇红集团小青树有机茶园、滇红集团茶科院、滇红集团精制车间。

双方回顾总结了两年来合作推进品牌国际化战略进展情况，开拓国际中高端茶叶市场所取得的成绩和经验，并为今后进一步开展市场拓展工作制定了规划。

       欢迎茶话会

中国有句古话：“志合者，不以山海为远”，为欢迎远道而来的客人，滇红集团精心准备了欢迎茶话会。

茶话会伊始，滇红集团董事长、总裁王天权首先对波将金控股集团董事长亚历山大•波将金及其带领团队的到来表示最热烈的欢迎，他谈到，滇红集团和俄罗斯波将金控股集团地跨亚欧两大洲，相距万里，是“滇红茶”搭起了合作的桥梁，是为实现打造“滇红茶”全球品牌的共同目标走在一起，是为肩负“滇红好茶香飘世界”的共同使命走在一起，滇红集团和波将金控股集团合作以来，双方彼此互联互通，互信互助，建立了像家人一般的宝贵情谊，打牢了双方合作的基础，同时，他也表示，品牌国际化发展战略是滇红集团坚定不移的发展方向，滇红集团和波将金控股集团双方在新的征程里携手努力，将双方合作的资源优势转化为更多互利共赢的合作成果，让中国好茶，“凤”牌滇红，香飘世界。

随后，滇红集团CEO张心忠讲述了茶业发展史和“茶和天下”的故事，副总裁沈平、总裁助理吴丹远、冯之俊，负责接待卡波集团客人的相关人员，也先后上台交流发言，交流与卡波集团客人接触后的感受，表态在今后的合作中，会尽职尽责，提供质量合格的滇红茶，为滇红集团品牌国际化发展尽一份力量。

波将金控股集团董事长亚历山大•波将金及其带领团队也分享了两年来合作的感受。

波将金分享了与茶的渊源和与滇红茶的结缘，也介绍了接下来对合资企业犹太茶SHABBAT品牌、清真茶SAMAWI品牌的营销与推广，滇红茶的生态有机的宣传重点，希望与滇红集团继续合作，把最好的茶推广到世界各地。

为表达与滇红集团合作产品的品质高度认可，波将金将银光灿灿镶满施华洛宝石的限量版“2018俄罗斯世界杯”纪念款足球赠送给滇红集团董事长、总裁王天权。此款足球做为俄罗斯世界杯形象足球全球限量生产25枚。普京总统将其做为礼品赠与冠军法国队、国际足联及亲临俄罗斯观摩比赛的9个国家的总统。

茶话会上，热情好客的滇红人还准备了一些精彩的节目，表达了对远方客人的欢迎。

       参观精品茶生产车间

俄罗斯波将金控股集团代表团参观了精品茶生产车间，参观了解了拣剔环节。精品茶生产车间是一个净化车间，在这里，考察团感受到了滇红集团精制生产车间真正的标准化和规范化。

进入生产车间，所有人必须穿戴规范，先在更衣室，将口罩，无尘帽，无尘衣以及鞋套按规定依程序穿戴整齐， 用粘尘棒除尘，洗手、消毒，方可进入，这些步骤缺一不可，这样才能避免茶叶被污染。

滇红茶创制80年来，广大消费者对滇红茶的青睐有加，就是因为滇红集团一直秉持着“为人类创造美好、健康生活”的企业使命的信念，为广大消费者提供健康、安全的饮品。

在参观结束后，波将金感慨留言：伟大的企业！

体验采茶和滇红茶制作工艺

俄罗斯波将金控股集团代表团的队伍里的许多人虽品尝过滇红茶，但却不知它真正模样。这次滇红之行，可是让远方客人大饱了眼福、增长了知识。滇红集团茶科院院长张成仁介绍茶叶的采摘技巧。在他的指引下，考察团的成员们背上背篓，走进茶园采摘新鲜的茶芽。波将金率先来到茶园，看得出他很兴奋，手舞足蹈地，一到茶园忙乱地开始采摘。翠绿的茶园，嫩绿的茶芽，引来考察团的成员们都来体验，一边采茶一边按快门，留住这一难忘的时刻。

在制茶师傅李琴的带领和指导下，考察团的成员们学习并亲自体验萎凋、发酵、揉捻、干燥等滇红茶制作工艺。

       参观小青树有机茶园

抵达小青树有机茶庄园，已是当天下午。太阳的余辉斜射在茶山上，温柔可人，金与绿融合，显得那么温暖、和谐。俄罗斯波将金控股集团代表团漫步在翠绿的茶园，呼吸着清新的空气，参观着成片的生态茶园基地，感受现代制茶工艺和有机茶庄园的魅力。

伴着夕阳西下，滇红之乡之行也到了收官之时。愿中俄友谊源远流长，愿滇红集团与俄罗斯波将金控股集团的合作双赢，愿滇红茶飘香世界。

On September 26, the unveiling ceremony for the Yunnan Province Black Tea Engineering Technology Research Center was held at the West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences. The event was marked by the presence of Hou Shuqian, President of the Yunnan Academy of Science and Technology, Wang Deqiang, President of West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences, and Feng Zhijun, Assistant President of the Dianhong Group, who jointly unveiled the center.

The Yunnan Province Black Tea Engineering Technology Research Center was established with Dianhong Group as the leading entity, in collaboration with the Yunnan Academy of Science and Technology and West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences. The center, officially recognized and approved, adopts a “production, education, and research” collaborative model. Dianhong Group leverages its advantages in the “Dianhong tea-making technique” listed in the Intangible Cultural Heritage directory, along with its resources in base production, germplasm, product sales, and brand culture. West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences contributes through talent cultivation, research experiments, and the development of new black tea products. The Yunnan Academy of Science and Technology provides expertise in talent and technological platforms. Each unit involved in the center has its specific roles and responsibilities, working together to complement each other’s strengths. The center focuses on the protection and development of Yunnan’s large-leaf black tea resources and aims to promote the growth of Yunnan’s black tea industry, positioning the research center as a key driver for the industry’s development.

Tea is a prominent symbol of Lincang, and Dianhong is a renowned brand of the region. The establishment of the Yunnan Province Black Tea Engineering Technology Research Center in Lincang provides a technological innovation platform for the Dianhong tea industry.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by representatives from relevant departments of the Lincang Municipal Government, China COSCO Shipping Corporation, and West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences.