Sea of Bamboo, Whisper of Tea

Cailun Bamboo Sea in Leiyang City, Hunan Province, the largest contiguous bamboo forest in China, nurtures 500 acres of tea plantations flourishing within its 160,000-acre emerald expanse.

Tea thrives amid the bamboo sea

Photo by Li Fangsen

Tea farmers are busy in the tea plantations during the tea-picking season. Tea and bamboo form a harmonious pairing. The favorable ecological environment contributes to the tea’s tender green hue, bamboo leaf-like shape, rich aroma, and pure, refreshing flavor.

Tea farmers harvest amid lush plantations

Photo by Li Fangsen