Jietan Tea Plantation
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The birthplace of Chenzhou Jietan Tea, a Tang dynasty imperial tribute tea. Tiered tea gardens cover hillsides on the north bank of the Yuan River, where visitors can pick tea and watch tea processing.
Jietan lies on the north bank of the Yuan River in Beirong Township, Yuanling County. Jietan tea was an imperial tribute as early as the Tang dynasty. Legend links it to the Tang consort Hu Fengjiao, and it was once given as a state gift to foreign guests. Tea gardens climb the hillsides facing the Yuan River. In spring, visitors can join tea farmers to pick tea, watch the roasting process, and taste green tea at the tea factory. The site is more than 20 km from the county seat and can be combined with a Yuan River boat trip or a day in the old town. The tea gardens are run by companies or families, so contact them before visiting.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Jiemuxi National Nature Reserve
- Hujiaxi Ancient Village
- Chenzhou Three Pagodas (Longyin Pagoda)
- Fenghuang Mountain (Yuanling)
- Yuanling Old Town
- Longxing Jiangsi Temple
- Fengtan Reservoir
- Eryou Mountain