Rongkangda Coffee Manor in Lincang

Rongkangda Coffee Manor is located in Shuhe Township (沙河乡), Shuangjiang Lahu, Wa, Blang, and Dai Autonomous County (双江拉祜族佤族布朗族傣族自治县), Lincang City (临沧市), Yunnan Province. It was selected as one of the first “Yunnan’s Boutique Coffee Plantations” in 2022. The manor operates on a “manor + base + farmer” model, with a 1,300-acre Geisha (瑰夏) coffee water and fertilizer integrated demonstration base. It integrates the full industry chain, including planting, processing, and cultural tourism. By 2024, the manor’s annual production reached 500 tons of coffee, with a comprehensive output value of 25 million RMB, benefiting over 300 local households, with an average income increase of more than 3,000 RMB per person. As a National 4A-level Tourist Attraction (国家AAAA级旅游景区), the manor combines coffee culture experiences with ecological tourism, creating a unique “coffee industry + cultural tourism” business model.

Location and Overview

• Location: Chenjiazhai Village (陈家寨村), Shuhe Township (沙河乡), Shuangjiang Lahu, Wa, Blang, and Dai Autonomous County (双江拉祜族佤族布朗族傣族自治县), Lincang City (临沧市), Yunnan Province.

• Core Plantation Area: 1,300 acres.

• Industry Model: Integration of agriculture, processing, and tourism.

• Recognition: Selected as a Yunnan Boutique Coffee Plantation in 2022.

• Tourist Rating: National 4A-level Tourist Attraction.

• Annual Production: 500 tons (2024).

Development History

On November 23, 2022, Rongkangda Coffee Manor was included in the first batch of Yunnan’s Boutique Coffee Plantations, as one of the representative plantations from Lincang City (临沧市). The selection was based on the Yunnan Agricultural Modernization Three-Year Action Plan, with a focus on plantations that possess the capability to showcase the full industry chain and integrate cultural tourism.

Manor Construction

Located 13 kilometers from Shuangjiang (双江), at an altitude of 1,200 meters, the manor is situated in an ideal climate zone for coffee cultivation with mist-covered mountainous conditions. The core plantation area uses water and fertilizer integration technology and mainly grows Geisha (瑰夏) and other premium coffee varieties. It is supported by a local coffee processing plant for fresh fruit processing. The tourism facilities include the Yunding Zhuchao Tea Manor Hotel (云顶筑巢茶庄园酒店), Coffee Culture Experience Hall (咖啡文化体验馆), and Qixingchi Scenic Area (七星池景观区), forming a service system that combines accommodation, sightseeing, and educational experiences.

Industry Development

Through a model of “free seedling supply + technical guidance + guaranteed purchase”, the manor collaborates with 3 villages and 14 local community groups, helping to develop over 2,000 acres of coffee plantations. In 2025, the average income per acre for cooperative farmers reached 10,000 to 50,000 RMB, with farmers such as Li Jinyu (李金鱼) growing 10 acres of coffee and earning over 50,000 RMB annually. The manor has a professional team that provides full-process technical support, helping farmers increase the processing rate of premium coffee fruit to over 85% by 2024.

Cultural and Tourism Integration

As part of the Shanghai-Yunnan Cooperation (沪滇协作) cultural and tourism project, the manor has designed a complete experience route, including:

• Coffee garden visits.

• Coffee processing experiences.

• Coffee cupping and tasting.

• Cultural explanations.

Visitors can engage in coffee picking, roasting DIY, and hand-drip coffee making. In 2024, the manor received over 200,000 visitors, making it a popular “coffee + tourism” destination in Southwest Yunnan (滇西南).

Quality Control

The manor has established a complete quality control system from planting to roasting. After harvesting the fresh fruit, the manor completes the initial processing within 4 hours. The coffee beans are roasted using Probat machines from Germany, with precise curve control. By 2024, the products received Rainforest Alliance certification, and multiple single-origin coffees scored 85 points or higher in international evaluations.

Social Impact

Through land transfer, seasonal employment, and order-based purchasing, the manor has provided over 200 seasonal jobs, helping 37 poverty-stricken households achieve stable income increases. In 2025, the manor will collaborate with Yunnan Agricultural University (云南农业大学) to establish a coffee research and training base, with more than 500 farmers trained annually. The manor’s development is recognized as a model for rural revitalization in Shuangjiang County (双江县), and its successful model is being promoted in other coffee-producing regions of Yunnan.

Key Features

Full Industry Chain Operation

• Planting Technology: Introduced international premium varieties such as Geisha (瑰夏) and Bourbon (波邦), using water and fertilizer integration technology. Fresh fruit is processed within 4 hours of harvesting. Products are Rainforest Alliance certified.

• Processing Capacity: The manor has a 20,000-ton initial processing plant and a 2,000-ton advanced processing plant, using Probat roasting machines for precise temperature control.

Cultural and Tourism Integration

• Experience Route: Designed a complete route including coffee garden visits, processing experiences, coffee cupping and tasting, and cultural explanations, with over 200,000 visitors in 2024.

• Supporting Facilities: Yunding Zhuchao Tea Manor Hotel (云顶筑巢茶庄园酒店), Qixingchi Scenic Area (七星池景观区), and Coffee Culture Experience Hall (咖啡文化体验馆) provide accommodation, educational experiences, and dining services.

Industry Support and Social Impact

• Farmer Engagement: Through the model of “free seedling supply + technical guidance + guaranteed purchase”, the manor has helped establish over 2,000 acres of coffee plantations, with farmers earning 10,000 to 50,000 RMB per acre.

• Recognition: Awarded as one of the Yunnan Top 10 Boutique Coffee Plantations and recognized as a key project in the Shanghai-Yunnan Cooperation.

Practical Information

• Address: Chen Jiazhai Village (陈家寨村), Shuhe Township (沙河乡), Shuangjiang Lahu, Wa, Blang, and Dai Autonomous County (双江拉祜族佤族布朗族傣族自治县), Lincang City (临沧市), Yunnan Province.

• Opening Hours: Open all day; advance reservations for experience programs are recommended.

• Transportation: It is recommended to drive, and you can use navigation to Rongkangda Coffee Manor (荣康达咖啡庄园) or take public transportation from Shuangjiang (双江).

Rongkangda Coffee Manor integrates the coffee industry and ecological tourism, setting an example for the development of “coffee + tourism” in Yunnan’s coffee economy.