Have you ever wondered where Chinese tea begins?

Beyond the tea shops and tea tables, there is a world of ancient forests, traditional villages, skilled tea makers, and stories that have been passed down for generations.

This October, we invite tea lovers from around the world to join an immersive Yunnan Tea Heritage Study Tour—an 11-day journey exploring the birthplace, diversity, and living traditions of Chinese tea.

From the UNESCO World Heritage Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest, to the legendary Six Ancient Tea Mountains of Xishuangbanna, and finally to the famous Dianhong Black Tea region of Lincang, we will follow the journey of tea through landscapes, history, craftsmanship, and culture.

This is not a sightseeing trip.

It is a deep learning experience designed for tea enthusiasts, tea professionals, educators, and anyone who wants to understand Chinese tea from its roots.

Important Information

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Standard Price: CNY 10,800 per person.

This includes:

• Tuition fees

• Study materials

• A souvenir Pu'er tea cake

• Shared accommodation

• All meals

• Local transportation (from Jinghong to Fengqing)

• Entrance fees to the local museum

This excludes:

• Long-distance travel to Jinghong and departure from Fengqing

• Personal purchases

Returning students: Please message us directly for a special discount.

Deadline for registering for the Yunnan Trip: Sep 20th 2026.

🌏 Learning Outcomes

After this journey, you will be able to:

✅ Understand the origins and development of Chinese tea
✅ Identify key characteristics of major Yunnan teas
✅ Understand Pu’er tea production and evaluation methods
✅ Experience tea culture beyond books and classrooms
✅ Communicate Chinese tea stories with a global perspective

🍃 What Will You Experience?

1. Walk into a UNESCO Ancient Tea Forest

Jingmai Mountain — A Living Tea Heritage

Our journey begins at Jingmai Mountain, home to one of the world’s most remarkable ancient tea landscapes.

Here, tea trees have grown together with local communities for centuries.

You will:

• Walk through ancient tea forests
• Meet local tea farmers
• Learn about traditional tea cultivation
• Experience the relationship between tea, nature, and ethnic cultures

You will discover that tea is not only a plant—it is a way of life.

2. Explore the Legendary Pu’er Tea Mountains

Yiwu & The Ancient Six Tea Mountains

Pu’er tea is one of China’s most fascinating tea traditions.

In Xishuangbanna, we will visit historic tea mountains including Yiwu, where generations of tea makers have created some of the most treasured Pu’er teas.

You will learn:

• Why origin matters in Pu’er tea
• The difference between raw and ripe Pu’er
• How terroir influences flavor
• How tea traveled along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

Through professional tastings, you will develop a deeper understanding of Pu’er tea beyond the label.

3. Discover Tea Diversity Across Yunnan

Yunnan is not only the home of Pu’er tea.

During the journey, we will explore different tea styles, including:

🍃 Pu’er Tea
🍃 White Tea
🍃 Black Tea (Dianhong)
🍃 Regional specialty teas

Through comparative tasting and guided evaluation, you will learn how climate, soil, processing, and tradition shape the personalities of different teas.

4. Experience Tea Making and Professional Evaluation

A tea leaf’s journey from the mountain to the cup involves knowledge, skills, and craftsmanship.

You will visit tea factories and production areas to understand:

• Fresh leaf picking
• Tea processing methods
• Aging and transformation
• Professional tea tasting and evaluation

You will not only learn how tea is made, but also how to explain and share tea with others.

5. Meet People Behind the Tea

The heart of tea is always people.

During this journey, you will meet:

• Tea farmers
• Tea makers
• Local communities
• Tea professionals

Through conversations and cultural exchange, you will experience the human stories behind every cup.

🌱 Who Is This Tour For?

This program is suitable for:

• International tea lovers
• Tea students and educators
• Tea professionals and business owners
• Cultural travelers seeking meaningful experiences
• Anyone interested in Chinese history, nature, and traditions

No advanced tea knowledge is required.

Curiosity and passion for tea are the best starting points.

🍵 Why Yunnan?

Yunnan is where Chinese tea history, biodiversity, and cultural traditions meet.

Here, ancient tea trees still grow.
Here, traditional tea communities continue their practices.
Here, every cup carries the memory of mountains, people, and time.

Join Us in Yunnan This October

Follow the journey of tea from:

Ancient Forests → Tea Mountains → Tea Workshops → Your Tea Story

Experience Chinese tea not only as a beverage, but as a culture, a connection, and a shared language among people around the world.

Contact us now

info@chineseacademy.org

🌿 Yunnan Tea Heritage Study Tour 2026
Discover Tea. Experience Culture. Connect with the World.