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Summer Resort Fairy Mountain Gongshui, Taste the Romance of Xuan'en!

Amid the mist at 30°N latitude lies the legendary tribute tea bestowed by Emperor Qianlong. Here, nature and culture are brewed into a cup of tea! Whether escaping the summer heat, taking kids on educational trips, or cultural check-ins, this harmonious countryside supported by green tea leaves invites the world to share the coolness of midsummer through tea. 1. Sea of Clouds Tea Mountain: Encounter the Emerald Secret Realm In midsummer, Wujia Terrace is a **natural air-conditioned room at 30°N latitude**! The morning mist drapes over tens of thousands of acres of tea gardens like emerald waves. At an altitude of 800-1000 meters, the mountain breeze brings refreshing coolness, with an average summer temperature of only 22°C. Stroll along the wooden plank walkway to the summit of **Long'en Pavilion**—the story of the "Imperial Grace" plaque bestowed by Emperor Qianlong has been passed down here for a century. Overlooking the landscape where sea of clouds and tea fields intertwine, every snapshot is a masterpiece. 2. Immersive Tea Farmer Experience in Full Swing: Hand-pick tea leaves: Carry a bamboo basket on your waist, gently pinch “one bud and one leaf” with your fingertips, and learn to identify the fresh green leaves of the Echa No.10 fine variety; Traditional Tea Making: In the tea-making workshop on Xinglong Old Street, follow the intangible cultural heritage inheritor to experience the **six-step handmade tea process**—260°C high-temperature fixation, rolling and shaping, aroma enhancement and flavor locking, feeling the craftsmanship of provincial intangible cultural heritage; Tea Art Tasting: Three cups of tribute tea reveal the truth! The first cup is clear and mellow, the second cup rich with chestnut aroma, the third cup fills the room with fragrance, unveiling the secret of “Jiazi green remains in Yichou year.” 3. Tea Village Adventures: Unlock Limited Summer Activities Thrilling Outdoor Challenges Tea Garden Zipline: Glide through the green tea ridges on a glass slide, experiencing the cool thrill of high-altitude rapid descent; Jungle Go-Kart: Speed along the mountain track, with wind and laughter echoing through the valley! 4. Night Tour of Fairy Mountain Gongshui When dusk falls on “Enshi Hongyadong”—the magical night of **Xinglong Old Street** is just beginning: Wenlan Bridge Riverside Tea: Lean on the railing to sip tribute tea, watch the Sichuan opera face-changing performance, and listen to the melodious Tujia mountain songs; Gongshui River Boating: Encounter the water live show “Gongxiu” under the glazed lights, with laser fountains dancing to the music; Village Square Bonfire: Dance the hand-waving dance with Tujia people, releasing passion under the starry sky with “Bengxiandi”! 5. Tea Feast on the Palate: Wild Flavors Meet Elegant Tribute Tea Tea-infused dishes: Tea leaf fried cured meat, tea oil steamed fresh fish, taste exclusive dishes cooked with “Changchen” organic tea; Starry Sky Barbecue*: Freshly roasted selenium-rich small potatoes at the tea garden camping area, paired with cold-brewed tribute tea, refreshing and cleansing; White Pomelo Honey Brew: Also enjoy the special drink made from the nationally protected “Gongshui White Pomelo,” sweet and refreshing. 6. Stay in the Tea Realm: Sleep Under Stars and Moon Hotel by Gongshui River: Xuan'en Jindian Junlan Grand Hotel, a high-end hotel in the Fairy Mountain Gongshui Tourist Area, within walking distance to the night market’s lively atmosphere. Here, there’s no rush to check off spots; with a leisurely stroll, understand the most poetic dwelling in the Wuling Mountains.
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Posted: Jun 5, 2025
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