Chongqing Yongchuan: Intelligent Tea Production Boosts Rural Revitalization
On April 24, at the Chongqing Southwest Tea Group in Honglu Town, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, an automatic rolling machine processes tea leaves.
In recent years, Yongchuan District has actively built a distinctive industrial system, vigorously promoting the high-quality development of the local tea industry. It introduced the intelligent tea production and processing base of Chongqing Southwest Tea Group to settle in Honglu Town, focusing on processing summer-autumn tea into dry tea for export abroad.
According to reports, this base is expected to produce about 1,000 tons of dry tea this year. It has already driven the development of low-utilization summer-autumn tea on 6,400 mu of surrounding tea gardens, potentially increasing tea farmers’ per-mu income by over 1,000 yuan.
On April 24, at the Chongqing Southwest Tea Group in Honglu Town, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, workers inspect tea leaves undergoing the final frying process.
On April 24, at the Chongqing Southwest Tea Group in Honglu Town, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, workers place harvested summer-autumn tea leaves onto a machine conveyor belt.
On April 24, at the Chongqing Southwest Tea Group in Honglu Town, Yongchuan District, Chongqing, workers check the quality of tea leaves waiting to be packed for export.
Honglu Town, located in the suburban area of Chongqing, China, is a historic water town with a rich cultural heritage dating back over a thousand years. It was once a bustling commercial hub along the Yangtze River, featuring well-preserved ancient architecture, stone-paved streets, and traditional stilted houses. Today, it serves as a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the region’s past through its scenic waterways, temples, and local customs.
Yongchuan District
Yongchuan District is a district in Chongqing, China, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes. Historically, it developed as an important agricultural and trade area, with tea production playing a significant role in its economy. Today, it features attractions like the Tea Mountain Bamboo Sea and ancient town sites, blending traditional charm with modern development.
Chongqing Southwest Tea Group
The Chongqing Southwest Tea Group is a historic tea-producing and cultural entity in southwestern China, with roots tracing back to the region’s long-standing tea traditions. It has played a key role in developing and promoting local tea varieties, particularly those from the mountainous areas around Chongqing. Today, it represents both the heritage and modern evolution of tea culture in the region.
