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by Ava85 Bell - Ave
Feb 26, 2025
Experience slow living in this border town of Yunnan! As the birthplace of world tea trees, Lincang overflows with tea aromas and Wa ethnic charm🌿
Day1:
📍Wengding Ancient Village (Cangyuan County): China's last primitive tribe. Arrive before 9am to see the misty village at dawn. Wa girls will paint blessing totems on your face (free)
📍Cliff Painting Valley (Cangyuan County): 3000-year-old Wa rock paintings. Wear anti-slip shoes as mountain paths get slippery during rainy season
🍴Lunch recommendation: Zhaimen Farmhouse - must try Wa King's Banquet and chicken porridge
Day2:
📍Ancient Tea-Horse Town (Linxiang District): Well-preserved post station on the Tea-Horse Road with visible hoof prints on cobblestones
📍Hecheng Eco-Cultural Park: Huge tea plantation for picking experience (¥30/person includes tea-picking outfit). Best for sunset photos
🍵Afternoon tea: Ancient Ink Tea House's aged pu'er with flower cakes is perfection
Day3:
📍Nanmei Lahu Ethnic Township: Colorful log cabins make great photo spots. Saturday markets sell handmade embroidery
📍Wulao Mountain Forest Park: Glass skywalk (¥68/person) through primitive forest. Bring a jacket
⚠️Tips:
1. Wear dark clothes for Wa's "Touch You Black" Festival - pigments stain
2. Bring original ID at border checks (digital IDs not accepted)
3. Large temperature differences in mountains - bring jacket even in July-August
4. Stay at tea-themed hotels. We recommend "Tea-Horse Inn" with rooftop stargazing
🍜Must-eats:
Pea flour noodles (try the time-honored shop on Yudai Road)
Wa rice wine (low alcohol, sweet-sour taste)
Pu'er tea stewed chicken (extra flavorful with tea broth)
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