Tea Source Sacred Land · Ancient Road Town

Puer Ninger County — core origin of Pu'er Tea. A 2-day-1-night itinerary exploring Kunlu Mountain Royal Ancient Tea Garden, strolling through Nake Li Tea Horse Road Station, and visiting the Ethnic Unity Monument. Experience the historical culture and ethnic fusion charm of the Pu'er Tea Source Sacred Land.

2,700 Years

King Tea Tree Age

Tea Horse Road

Key Station

1951

First Ethnic Unity Monument

Southern Yunnan

Tea Granary

Ninger Kunlu Mountain Ancient Tea Garden

Ninger County Kunlu Mountain Ancient Tea Garden and Sea of Clouds

Royal ancient tea garden and primeval forest forming a tea source fairyland

Ninger County Two Days One Night Tea Source Sacred Land Journey

Royal tea garden + ancient road station + ethnic unity, feel the core charm of Pu'er Tea Source

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Kunlu Mountain Ancient Tea Garden, Nake Li Tea Horse Station, Ethnic Unity Park, Pu'er Mountain

                    
Suitable For
Tea Culture Enthusiasts, History Explorers, Photographers, Ethnic Research

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥350-¥650

Royal Tea Garden Exploration

Tea Source Sacred Land

Itinerary Highlights

Explore the ancient tea garden in the morning, stroll the Tea Horse Road in the afternoon.

Attractions

Kunlu Mountain Royal Ancient Tea Garden

A Qing Dynasty royal tribute tea garden, preserving over 400 ancient tea trees, the oldest being 2,700 years. Known as a "Museum of Tea," it includes historical relics such as the ancient tea garden and tribute tea production workshop.

Nake Li Tea Horse Station

An important station on the Tea Horse Road, preserving intact covered bridges, horse inns, and grain mill ruins. Known as a "Living Fossil of the Ancient Road," it has been rated as China's Most Beautiful Village.

Pu'er Mountain

A sacred mountain of Pu'er tea culture, offering panoramic views of Ninger County from the summit. It features facilities such as the Tea Ancestor Temple and viewing platforms, and includes thousand-year ancient tea tree clusters.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Wear slip-resistant shoes for tea garden hiking
Wear comfortable shoes for ancient road stone paths
Bring a jacket for temperature differences in tea mountains

Accommodation Recommendations

Nake Li Tea Horse B&Bs
Kunlu Mountain tea manors
County boutique hotels

History & Culture Exploration

Ethnic Fusion

Itinerary Highlights

Visit the Unity Monument in the morning, experience Pu'er tea in the afternoon.

Attractions

Ethnic Unity Pledge Monument Park

The first ethnic unity monument of New China. In 1951, representatives of 26 ethnic groups took an oath here. It includes a monument, memorial hall, and ethnic unity forest, serving as a National Patriotic Education Base.

Pu'er Tea Making Experience Hall

A Pu'er Tea intangible heritage transmission base, showcasing traditional crafts such as sun-drying and cake-pressing. Visitors can participate in the entire tea picking and processing experience.

Ximen Cliff

A karst landscape with Qing Dynasty cliff inscriptions reading "Morning Glow on Heavenly Wall," ranked first among the ancient eight scenic spots of Ninger. The summit offers a panoramic view of the county seat.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Pu'er tea cake pressing experience
Horse caravan cuisine tasting
Ethnic costume photo shoot

Return Trip Suggestions

Allow time for souvenir shopping
Kunlu Mountain ancient tree tea
Ninger Pu'er tea paste

Ninger County Must-Try Foods

Ninger Pu'er Tea

A National Geographical Indication product, from the core production area of the World Tea Source. Made from Kunlu Mountain ancient tree tea leaves using traditional craftsmanship, the tea liquor is bright with a lasting sweet aftertaste.

Chicken Tofu

A Pu'er specialty — minced chicken mixed with egg white and steamed, resembling tofu in appearance, tender and smooth. Known as the "Number One Delicacy of Pu'er," it is listed in the provincial intangible cultural heritage directory.

Horse Caravan Cuisine

A traditional dish of the ancient road, blending Han, Yi, and Dai ethnic flavors. Signature dishes include Fire Ladle Beef and Tea-Fragrant Ribs, recreating the culinary culture of the horse caravan journey.

Ninger County Travel Tips

Best Seasons