Dongsheng Tea Mountain Agricultural Sightseeing Park in Tongnan

　　Located in Chashuwan, Litai Village, Zitong Town, about 8 kilometers east of Tongnan County town, it can be directly accessed via a small dirt road, taking approximately 10 minutes by car. The park was established in 1998 and is supported by the ten-thousand-mu tea base under the Tongnan Tea Co., Ltd. It features gently rolling hills with relatively flat terrain, and enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate with distinct seasons, hot summers nor severe winters. The 1.5 million cubic meter-capacity Cangliang Lake is nestled within the park. The site consists of four parts: the tea base, tea research institute, tea processing factory, and Cangliang Lake.

　　Tea Base: The park’s tea base includes 5,000 mu of contiguous tea plantations and 300 mu of jasmine flower fields. The tea plantations mainly consist of Fuyun No. 6 and Fuding series tea trees, featuring a variety of cultivars including both small and medium leaf types as well as large leaf types, suitable for producing high-end green tea. The tea plantation is crisscrossed with scenic stone-paved paths, and various rest pavilions offer visitors a great place for leisure and recreation.

　　Tea Research Institute: Staff here specialize in tea research and development. The institute’s “White Hair Monkey” and “Silver Sprout” teas have been rated as Chongqing Municipal Famous Brand Products, while its “Yinfeng Brand” tea has been recognized as a Chongqing Consumer Satisfaction Product. Visitors can enjoy exquisite tea ceremonies, learn about Chinese tea culture, and appreciate the principles of harmony, tranquility, joy, and authenticity in the Way of Tea.

　　Tea Processing Factory: The factory covers an area of about 1,000 square meters. Inside, visitors can observe the three main steps of tea production: fixation, rolling, and drying. They can also learn the five-step method for identifying tea: examining dry leaves, smelling the aroma, observing the liquor color, tasting the flavor, and inspecting the spent leaves.

　　Cangliang Lake: Built between 1965 and 1975 over a period of ten years by local farmers in response to Chairman Mao’s call to “dig deep tunnels, store ample grain, and never seek hegemony,” the reservoir is 30 meters deep, covers a water area of over 300 mu, and has a water storage capacity of 1.3 million cubic meters, encompassing 19 bends and 15 slopes. Visitors can go boating or fishing on the lake. The surrounding shores are densely covered with lush evergreen oaks, and the area is surrounded by fertile farmland, offering fresh and clean air.

　　The sightseeing park is adjacent to the Yang Angong Mausoleum, the - Mausoleum, the Great Buddha Temple, the Shuangjiang Historical and Cultural Town, and the San Kuai Shi Artificial Canal. The agricultural sightseeing park integrates agricultural tourism, science education, leisure, fitness, and entertainment. It is recognized as a Chongqing Municipal Agricultural Science Demonstration Park and a Tongnan Science Education Base, and was named a National Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site in 2004.

　　Information source: Chongqing Government Website