Day 1
Dali-Nanjian-Fengqing
Sightseeing and Activities:Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory, Xiaowan Dam, Xiangzhuqing Ancient Tea Trees
Accommodation:Fengqing
Meals:L
Drive to Nanjian.Visit Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory and see their processing procedures of Puer tea.
Then have a stop to visit Xiaowan Dam and hydropower station on the way to Fengqing County.
Continue the driving to Xiangzhuqing village in Xiaowan township of Fengqing County. In the late afternoon, pay a visit to Xiangzhuqing Ancient Tea Trees(香竹箐古茶树). In Xiangzhuqing village, lies a massive, ancient tree. Colloquially referred to as the Mother tea tree, this magnificent giant is about 35 feet tall (which is extremely tall for a tea tree), and is so wide that it’s said that it takes eight people holding outstretched hands to full surround the tree. Besides her gargantuan size, this tree is also remarkable for its unmatched history. This ancient tree is recorded as being over 3,200 years old, it is called “the Mother of Tea Trees”. Now, it is protected and fenced by the local government.
Stay overnight in Fengqing County.
Sightseeing and Activities:Dianhong Black Tea Factory, Xiashan, Dali Old Town
Accommodation:
Meals:B,L
Drive to visit Dianhong Black Tea Factory and tea plantations.
Then drive to Xiashan. Visit an organic Pu’er tea factory.
In the afternoon, drive back to Dali. Enjoy your free time in Dali Old Town, walk around the Foreigner Street and enjoy the relax time with local people.
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