Attraction Name:

The Ancient Tea Horse Road

Attraction Overview

The Ailao Mountain Tea Horse Ancient Trail, historically known as the Yinan Avenue, dates back to the Tang Dynasty, was officially established during the Yuan Dynasty, flourished throughout the Ming and Qing periods, and began its decline during the Republic of China era. With a history spanning over 1,500 years, this ancient route stretches from Simao (modern-day Pu'er), traversing towering mountains and rugged terrain, winding through vast primeval forests, crossing rivers and streams, and ultimately leading to Kunming. At the time, it served as one of the vital trade routes connecting southwestern Yunnan with inland China—and was also an essential segment of the "Southern Silk Road." Within the scenic area, a well-preserved section of the Tea Horse Ancient Trail spans approximately 8 kilometers. This section was designated as a county-level and then a city-level cultural relic protection site in 2005 and 2013, respectively. Today, visitors can still explore remnants such as the "Horse-Stepping Stone," "Qianjiazhai" village, and the "Iron Smelting Furnace"—all testaments to the trail's once-thriving commerce and rich cultural heritage. These historic sites not only highlight the prosperity of the Tea Horse Trade but also inspire countless legendary tales and folk songs passed down through generations among the mountain villages surrounding the Ailao Mountains.

Company Overview

Ailaoshan Cultural and Tourism Development (Yunnan) Co., Ltd., established in May 2025, has a registered capital of 60 million yuan. The company primarily focuses on investment and development of tourist attractions, scenic area operations management, tourism project planning and consulting, hotel management, and the operation and management of passenger cableways. Currently, the company develops or manages the operation of key attractions, including the Ailaoshan Scenic Area. The Ancient Tea Horse Road , Shimen Gorge, Jinshan Primitive Forest 、 Longxi Noble Family Estate , as well as the Yunhai Tianpu Scenic Area, which is set to be developed and operated soon.

The Ailao Mountain Scenic Area is located in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province. Xinping County , located in Xinping County Jiasa Town Approximately 36 kilometers. Yinggu Ailao Kingdom Named and dubbed the "Biological Gene Bank" and "China's Natural Oxygen Bar," the area boasts a vibrant tapestry of cultural, historical, and ethnic landscapes, giving rise to the uniquely regional "Hua Yao Dai" local culture. The Ailao Mountain Scenic Area is not only rich in natural resources but also stands out as one of Yunnan's biodiversity hotspots—where Western Black-Crowned Gibbon As the flagship species of the Ailao Mountain forest, it has earned the area the reputation of being the "global distribution center for the Western Black-Crested Gibbon."

The company positions its tourism industry chain business as the "Comprehensive Development Operator of the Ailao Mountain Tourism Economic Zone." Currently, the company is actively engaging in the broader development of Ailao Mountain's all-inclusive tourism sector by building the "Pan-Ailao Mountain Tourism Area," which serves as the foundation for a holistic tourism ecosystem centered around key offerings such as hotels, scenic spots, distribution hubs, tourist cableways, and immersive leisure experiences. This strategic approach marks a shift from conventional tourism attraction management to becoming a full-fledged operator driving integrated development across the entire Ailao Mountain region.

Over the next 3 to 5 years, the company will adopt a development strategy centered on "platform-based operations, professional management, and integrated industry-chain approaches." By leveraging multiple roles—including investors, developers, operators, builders, suppliers, tour operators, and service providers—the company will gradually expand into the Central Yunnan Urban Tourism Economic Circle and overseas markets within the province. Additionally, by creating versatile, one-stop, multi-faceted tourism products, we aim to become a comprehensive development operator for the Ailao Mountain Tourism Economic Zone. While advancing our vision as a full-service, all-inclusive tourism provider, we will also harness tourism as a key driver to integrate regional tourism-related industry clusters, ultimately boosting socio-economic growth across the broader area.

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