Wenxin Tea Village | A Hidden Gem in the Tea Mountains

📍Location: Bailongtan Village, Shihe Harbor Town, Xinyang (30-minute drive from downtown)
💰Admission: Free (some experiences require additional fees)
🌟Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🌿Why visit Wenxin Tea Village?
1⃣️ Thousands of acres of tea gardens for perfect photos
Tea fields roll across the mountains like waves of green. Don a white dress and stand on the tea garden boardwalk or atop "Wenxin Building" for a 360° view of the tea sea - instantly capturing that Studio Ghibli healing vibe! The drone view is even more spectacular, where the tea mountains interweave with the blue waters of Nanwan Lake, creating a breathtaking scene.

2⃣️ Immersive tea culture experience
Dress up as a "tea farmer" to pick fresh tea leaves, watch intangible cultural heritage masters demonstrate tea-frying techniques, and learn from tea masters how to brew authentic Xinyang Maojian tea. The ceremony is perfect, and the tea fragrance touches your heart! You can even DIY your own tea bags to take home.

3⃣️ Perfect for both kids and relaxation
Children can dig for wild vegetables in the family garden and play in the children's play area while parents relax with tea and scenery. In the evening, set up camp at "Hejiazhai Camping Base," sleep under the stars, and catch the sunrise and sea of clouds at "Sun-viewing Platform" in the morning - the romance level is off the charts.

4⃣️ Authentic Xinyang flavors
Don't miss the tea village food street! Try the tender and savory braised meat, the incredibly fresh Nanwan fish, and Liulin clay pot tofu paired with Maojian tea. All this for just 30 yuan per person until you're completely satisfied.

📸Photo Tips
✅Outfit: Light-colored long dress + straw hat, or traditional Hanfu for better photos!
✅Spots: Top floor of Wenxin Building, tea garden boardwalk corners, stone steps near Longzhu Pavilion
✅Timing: Early morning or evening for soft lighting, rainy days with mist for ethereal shots!

🚗Transportation Guide
Drive to "Wenxin Tea Village" with free parking;
From downtown, take the tourist bus to Shihe Harbor Town, then a 10-minute taxi ride.

✨Tips
▪️Best season: Tea-picking season (April-May), snowy tea mountains also beautiful from November to March
▪️Nearby attractions: Visit Nanwan Lake and Jigong Mountain for a full day trip
🍵This spring, escape the city buzz and become a "mountain dweller" for a day at Wenxin Tea Village!