Jinxiu Ancient Tea Tree

锦秀茶尊(香竹箐古茶树)

A cultivated ancient tea tree in Xiangzhuqing, Jinxiu Village, Xiaowan Town, Fengqing County, known as the "Jinxiu Tea Venerable" and said to be more than 3,200 years old.

The Jinxiu Tea Venerable grows in Xiangzhuqing, Jinxiu Village, Xiaowan Town, Fengqing County. It is a cultivated Camellia taliensis ancient tree with a base circumference of about 5.8 meters. It is considered one of the oldest cultivated ancient tea trees in the world and is revered as the "Ancestor of Tea" and the "Tea Venerable." A protective fence and viewing platform surround the tree. The scenic area also has an ancient tea garden walkway and a tea culture exhibition, where you can taste local ancient-tree tea. Admission is confirmed on site. A visit takes about an hour. It is about 50 km from Fengqing county town, and you can combine it with Lushi Ancient Town and Fengqing county town on the same trip.

Opening hours

About 08:30–18:00

Ancient tea trees · Tea culture · Fengqing

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