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Shuangjiang Lahu, Va, Blang and Dai Autonomous County is a multi-ethnic tea heartland in Lincang Prefecture, home to four officially recognized ethnic minorities and some of the world's oldest tea trees. The county's ancient tea gardens and diverse ethnic cultures make it a pilgrimage site for tea enthusiasts and cultural travelers alike.
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勐库古茶园
Home to some of the world's oldest cultivated tea trees, including specimens over 1,000 years old. The Mengku area is renowned among Pu'er tea connoisseurs for producing some of the finest raw materials, with distinct terroir characteristics from the ancient arbor trees.
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冰岛村
A small Dai village in the Mengku area that has become legendary in the Pu'er tea world for producing 'Bingdao' tea — among the most expensive and prized Pu'er teas. The village sits at around 1,700 m elevation surrounded by ancient tea trees.
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Shuangjiang is home to Lahu, Va, Blang, and Dai communities, each maintaining distinct cultural traditions, architecture, and festivals. The Blang people are particularly associated with ancient tea cultivation, while the Lahu are known for their music and hunting traditions.
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大雪山自然保护区
A mountain nature reserve in Shuangjiang that protects wild tea tree populations and subtropical forest ecosystems. The reserve contains some of the oldest wild tea trees ever discovered, estimated at over 2,700 years old.
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临沧专员公署旧址
临沧专员公署旧址 is a monument in the area.
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临沧考古博物馆
临沧考古博物馆 is a building in the area.
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碗窑二号龙窑 is a attraction in the area.
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碗窑一号龙窑 is a attraction in the area.
Shuangjiang Lahu, Va, Blang and Dai Autonomous County is a multi-ethnic tea heartland in Lincang Prefecture, home to four officially recognized ethnic minorities and some of the world's oldest tea trees. The county's ancient tea gardens and diverse ethnic cultures make it a pilgrimage site for tea enthusiasts and cultural travelers alike.
- Mengku Ancient Tea Gardens - Bingdao Village - Multi-Ethnic Cultural Villages - Daxueshan Nature Reserve - 临沧专员公署旧址 - 临沧考古博物馆 - 碗窑二号龙窑 - 碗窑一号龙窑
Shuangjiang is accessible by bus from Lincang city (approximately 3 hours). Lincang has a domestic airport with flights to Kunming. Roads are mountainous. No direct rail service. The county is often combined with visits to Cangyuan or Gengma in a Lincang Prefecture circuit.
Tea is central to local food culture — tea-leaf salads, tea-smoked meats, and tea-infused dishes are common. Blang and Dai cuisines feature grilled meats, sticky rice, and sour-spicy preparations. Local markets offer fresh tropical fruits, wild mushrooms, and ethnic minority specialty foods. The Lahu people prepare distinctive smoked and fermented dishes.
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