Yang'ai Tea Plantation becomes Gui'an's new spring spot

With gentle spring breezes in the air, Gui'an New Area in Southwest China's Guizhou province is brimming with the vibrant energy of the season.

Tourists enjoy late-blooming cherry blossoms in Yang'ai Tea Plantation. [Photo/WeChat account of Gui'an New Area]

The Yang'ai Tea Plantation has entered its most beautiful time of year. Spanning over 5,600 mu (373.33 hectares) of rolling tea hills, it offers a stunning vista of layered green terraces stretching into the distance.

Amid the tea fields, late-blooming cherry blossoms sway gently in the wind. Their soft pink and white petals contrast beautifully with the lush tea rows, while the mingled fragrances of fresh tea leaves and cherry blossoms drift through the air. Following Gui'an Cherry Blossom Park, the tea plantation has quickly become another popular spring destination for local residents and tourists seeking a nature getaway.

Visitors gather in small groups, some pausing to capture the perfect photo of tea plants framed by cherry blossoms, others carrying bamboo baskets as they experience the joy of picking tea leaves. Some seek out a quiet corner to enjoy a leisurely pot of tea by a stove, fully immersing themselves in the peaceful, idyllic charm of spring in the countryside.

A lady poses for photos against the beautiful backdrop of Yang'ai Tea Plantation. [Photo/WeChat account of Gui'an New Area]

Yang'ai Tea Plantation is utilizing its rich ecological resources to explore a new path that integrates tea production with tourism. It continues to enhance its visitor facilities and expand its cultural and travel offerings, including tea-picking experiences, tea tasting, sightseeing tours, and dedicated photo spots. The goal is to transform the traditional tea plantation into a comprehensive leisure destination that combines ecological retreats, agritourism experiences, and cultural exchanges.

Currently, the plantation is at the peak of its tea-and-cherry-blossom viewing season. The breathtaking landscape is drawing visitors from across the province and beyond. With its unique natural charm and growing cultural tourism vitality, this thriving ecological tea plantation has become a shining showcase of the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism in Gui'an.

Tourists enjoy tea-picking at Yang'ai Tea Plantation. [Photo/WeChat account of Gui'an New Area]