Mengku Daxueshan Wild Ancient Tea Trees
勐库大雪山野生古茶树群落
More than 10,000 mu of wild ancient tea trees grow in the primeval forest at altitudes of 2,200 to 2,750 meters. The No. 1 ancient tree is estimated to be over 2,000 years old.
Mengku Daxueshan (Bangma Daxueshan) lies in the west of Mengku Town, Shuangjiang County. A wild ancient tea tree grove covering more than 10,000 mu was discovered in 2002. It is one of the highest and largest known wild ancient tea groves, and the No. 1 ancient tree is about 20 meters tall. The hike starts from villages at the foot of the mountain and takes several hours through primeval forest on steep, slippery paths, so hire a local guide and wear hiking boots. The Shuangjiang Mengku Ancient Tea Gardens and Tea Culture System is listed as one of China's Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. The ancient tea trees are protected, so please do not climb or pick them.
Opening hours
Open all day (guide required)