Exciting news for culture and nature lovers! 🎉 The timeless tea forests of Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er, Yunnan Province, southwest China, have been officially inscribed on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. This recognition was granted on Sunday during the 45th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Riyadh.
The newly designated heritage site boasts five old tea forests, nine ancient villages, and three protective partition forests, all of which showcase the rich cultural landscape and biodiversity of the region. 🍃🏘️ These areas are not just beautiful; they represent centuries-old traditions of tea cultivation and village life that have been meticulously preserved over time.
Join CGTN reporter Yang Jinghao on a virtual tour of Jingmai Mountain to uncover the secrets of how these ancient tea plantations and villages have survived and thrived through the ages. 🌄✨ From the lush greenery of the tea forests to the charming stone pathways of the villages, this UNESCO inscription highlights the importance of preserving such treasures for future generations.
