Day 1: Tea and Coffee Fusion with the Ancient Town's Night Charm
*Accommodation: Stay at a comfortable and tranquil nature hotel near Tea Horse Ancient Town, such as the Songtsam’s Padma Puer Hotel
*Itinerary:
- China Puer Tea Expo Garden (Morning): Explore the China Puer Tea Expo Garden, a key site for China Puer tea travel. Wander through expansive tea fields, breathe in the fresh air, and marvel at the stunning scenery. Visit exhibitions on tea culture, learn about the production process and unique fermentation techniques, and taste a variety of Puer teas. Enhance your China travel experience with activities like the “Tea Mountain Joy Song” live performance and traditional handcraft workshops. This is an essential stop for any Puer travel itinerary as it offers a deep dive into the heart of Yunnan Puer culture. (Opening Hours: 01/01-12/31, 08:30-17:30)
- Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor (Afternoon): Discover Yunnan’s rich coffee heritage at Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor. Known for its rich flavor and aromatic profile with hints of fruit, flowers, and chocolate, Yunnan coffee is a major part of China’s coffee production. Enjoy a range of coffee tastings, learn about coffee cultivation, and observe the coffee-making process. (Opening Hours: all year round, 09:00-18:00)
- Tea Horse Ancient Town (Evening): Experience the charm of Tea Horse Ancient Town, a comprehensive China tourism destination in Puer. Admire the ancient architecture and vibrant night lights. The night market offers local delicacies, specialties, and various ethnic-themed performances, parades, and bonfire parties, providing a rich and immersive China tourism and leisure experience. (Opening Hours: all year round, all day)
*Dining Options:
Breakfast: Puer Doutang Migan
Lunch: Puer Horse Gang Cuisine
Dinner: Simao Barbecue
*Accommodation: Stay at a hotel in Puer Heyuan Rehabilitation Center, such as the Puer Heyuan hotel
*Itinerary:
- Mengsuo Dragon Pond, Ximeng County (Daytime): Mengsuo Dragon Pond is celebrated for its enchanting ponds and pristine surrounding forests, offering a perfect setting to explore Ximeng’s natural beauty. Highlights include the Longmoye Sacred Land, Snake Valle and Panxu Rock. The lake’s reflective surface mirrors the lush green mountains, creating a tranquil environment for a leisurely stroll. As the birthplace of the Wa ethnic culture, Mengsuo Dragon Pond also hosts the annual “Torch Festival,” providing a unique chance to delve into Wa during the China culture travel. (Opening Hours: all year round, 08:00-18:00)
- Puer Heyuan Rehabilitation Hot Springs (Evening): Renowned for its premium mineral waters, the Puer Heyuan Rehabilitation Hot Springs is an ideal retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation. The hot springs feature tea-themed elements, allowing guests to enjoy a soak while sipping Puer tea and immersing themselves in cultural experiences. Special soaking pools incorporate Puer tea, green tea, and black tea, with plant decorations including tea trees, tea flowers, and tea camellias. The resort’s design, including service areas, pavilions, and infinity pools, is inspired by tea leaves, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and fresh air. This tranquil experience perfectly complements any Puer travel itinerary. (Opening Hours: all year round, 14:00-22:00)
*Dining Options:
Breakfast: Wa Ethnic Miba
Lunch: Puer Specialty Dishes: Cold Sour Ant Eggs, Passion Fruit Fish, etc.
Dinner: Wa Ethnic Barbecue
*Accommodation: Stay at the Semi-Mountain Hotel with Puer tea elements, Puer Yixiangshan Tourist Camp&Hill View Hotel
*Itinerary:
- Puer Tea Horse Ancient Trail Scenic Area (Morning): Discover the Puer Tea Horse Ancient Trail Scenic Area, where breathtaking landscapes meet rich historical and cultural heritage. Highlights include Standing Waves Lake, Loyalty inn Museum, Tribute Tea House. Enjoy horseback riding along the ancient trail, delve into the history of the tea horse caravans, or take the cable car for panoramic views of the tea mountains. Activities include raccoon parent-child interactions, caravan love song performances, and sampling caravan cuisine, offering a diverse range of China travel experiences. (Opening Hours: all year round, 08:30-17:00)
- Puer Yixiangshan Tourist Camp (Afternoon to Evening): Set amid tea mountains, shrouded in mist and surrounded by flower fields, Puer Yixiangshan Tourist Camp offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, ethnic culture, and local specialties. The Camp and Hill View Hotel provide accommodations in tents, wooden houses, and RVs. Activities include cloud tea mountain photography, tea picking and processing, and immersive China tea culture travel experiences. Additional experiences feature tea and coffee soap making, traditional sugar painting, and rare wood carving. Nearby coffee plantations provide opportunities to sample Puer coffee. In the evening, the starry sky and warm lights create a tranquil setting for stargazing and exploring the night sky. (Opening Hours: all year round, all day)
*Dining Options:
Breakfast: Puer Vinegar Rice Noodles
Lunch: Puer Specialty Dishes: Fire-Braised Fish, Lemon Eight-Treasure Rice
Dinner: Chinese Cuisine at Yunman Restaurant
