A perfect getaway to slow down and savor - Jingmai Mountain

In the southwestern frontier of Yunnan lies a forgotten paradise - Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er. Here, there are no crowds of tourists or bustling commercial vibes, only endless ancient tea gardens, thousand-year-old villages, and the lingering aroma of tea, forming a serene and healing landscape. 🌄 Best time to visit: November - August of the following year. During this period, the weather is clear and sunny, not only is the tea quality excellent, but you can also participate in tea picking and processing. Winter is the golden time to witness the sea of clouds, making it easy to encounter a dreamlike spectacle. 🚗 Transportation guide: • By air: You can choose to arrive at Pu'er Simao Airport, Lancang Jingmai Airport, or Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport, then drive, rent a car, or take a bus to Jingmai Mountain. • By train: First, get to Pu'er Station, then purchase a bus ticket via the "Golden Peacock Ticketing" mini-program for a direct ride to Jingmai Mountain. Alternatively, you can charter a car or rent one for a more flexible and enjoyable journey, admiring the scenery along the way. However, be cautious as the mountain roads are winding. 🏞️ Attractions recommendation: • Jingmai Village: The Buddhist temple in the village exudes a profound sense of history. Watching the sea of clouds from the terrace of a house below the temple is a hidden gem, offering a unique and stunning view. Sitting on the terrace of the Sacred Tree Café with a cup of Jingmai Mountain special blend coffee, the endless tea garden scenery will instantly soothe your soul. • Nuogan Ancient Village: The best-preserved traditional Dai village in the country and a filming location for the movie "Coffee or Tea?" With minimal commercialization, you can experience authentic Dai culture. Stroll through the village, visit the Nuogan Viewing Platform to see the rising smoke, feel the tranquility under the Bodhi tree at Nuogan Buddhist Temple, and explore the unique charm of the village's sacred platform. If you're lucky, you might even find the rare Buddhist flower "Golden Lotus." • Wengji Ancient Village: Known as the "Millennium Bulang Ancient Village," it is hidden amidst tea fragrance and mist, filled with the mysterious aura of an ancient ethnic group. On autumn mornings, the sea of clouds contrasts beautifully with the stilted buildings, resembling a natural ink painting. While wandering the village, you might encounter Bulang youths playing instruments and singing folk songs, offering an immersive ethnic experience. • Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest: The thousand-year-old tea forest in the core area of Jingmai Mountain, where ancient tea trees intertwine with the primeval forest, creating layers of lush greenery. Walking through it, the faint tea aroma in the air makes it feel like stepping into a natural tea museum, leaving you deeply awed. 🍱 Food guide: • Roasted Pork Rice Noodles: Fresh roasted pork paired with smooth rice noodles, topped with a delicious broth, spicy and appetizing. • Chicken Stewed with "Crab Feet": A Jingmai Mountain specialty. "Crab Feet" are plants that grow on ancient tea trees. Stewed with chicken, the dish offers tender meat and a flavorful broth with a hint of tea aroma, slightly bitter yet refreshing, creating a unique taste. • Bulang Sausage and Cured Meat Platter: A Bulang ethnic specialty, fragrant without being greasy, and gets more flavorful the more you chew. A must-try. 🏡 Accommodation recommendations: • Jingmai Village Homestay Cluster: Just a 10-minute walk from the ancient tea forest, with prices around 150 RMB per person during the off-season, offering great value. • Nuogan Cloud Residence: Converted from a traditional Dai bamboo house, with tea fields visible right outside the window. Priced at around 300 RMB per person, it provides an immersive Dai cultural experience. • Wengji Banyan Tree Hotel: Designed in the Bulang stilted style, with a rooftop stargazing platform overlooking the tea forest, allowing you to enjoy the stunning views right from your room. At Jingmai Mountain, time seems to slow down. Here, you can forget your worries, immerse yourself in nature's embrace, be healed by the vast tea gardens, and rediscover inner peace.