Jingmai Mountain Hotel

In the settlements of the Blang and Dai peoples, tea is known as "La". In the Blang language, "A Bai La" means "the spirit of tea", a name that reflects the profound connection between the millennia-old culture of the Blang people on Jingmai Mountain and the fusion with Eastern aesthetics. A Bai La is nestled in the tranquil green valley of Mangjing Village on Jingmai Mountain, surrounded by ancient tea forests, providing a peaceful and harmonious haven. Here, one not only enjoys high-quality accommodation but also experiences the Blang people's distinctive stilted architecture, with each room and public area offering a 180-degree panoramic view. The architecture of this homestay is unique, with wooden tenons supporting the structure beneath stone-tiled roofs, and interconnected corridors linking four independent villas and a central courtyard. Its layout echoes that of ancient villages. Staying at A Bai La is like returning to a warm home and stepping into a welcoming village. The dining service follows the seasonal changes of Jingmai Mountain, using local ingredients. A variety of activities are available: hiking, tea picking, visiting, tea tasting, singing, handicraft making, and village tours, allowing you to experience the unparalleled Jingmai Mountain and the magical Blang culture for the first time. ◆D1: Depart from Jinghong City in Xishuangbanna, visit the Mengla Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, tour the Dai natural ancient village and the Jino mountain ancient village, and have the opportunity to learn about the Jino people's handicrafts. In the evening, visit the botanical garden and enjoy a night tour guided by experts. Stay at the Victoria Regia Hotel within the botanical garden. ◆D2: Head to Jingmai Mountain, visit Nuogan Ancient Village and Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest, where high-quality tea leaves and the nearly 4-meter-tall Tea King tree await your exploration. In Wengji Ancient Village, the tea garden owner will take you through the entire process from tea picking to tea making. At night, you will spend time around a Blang bonfire with music, feeling the unique melody of the bull-leg guitar. Stay at the Jingmai Mountain A Bai La Ethnic Culture Museum. ◆D3: Enjoy the sunrise and take an easy two-hour hike to explore the tea mountains. In the afternoon, visit the Lahu ancient village of Laodabao, and listen to the songs of Lahu musicians. After watching the sunset from the best spot, return to the Jingmai Mountain A Bai La Ethnic Culture Museum for a Blang dinner and stargazing. ◆D4: Spend the morning at your leisure on Jingmai Mountain, with the option to continue exploring various ancient villages. After lunch, return, arriving at Gasa Airport around 3 PM, with flights after 4 PM recommended. This itinerary includes round-trip business car transfers, three ethnic specialty meals, a hiking leader, a botanical garden expert night tour, and VIP butler service at the A Bai La Ethnic Culture Museum. 14