Three Gorges Dam

Basic Introduction to Dengcun Green TeaThe Dengcun Township of Yichang County, Hubei Province is located on the north bank of the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River, only 23 kilometers away from the site of the world-renowned Three Gorges Dam. The Dengcun tea grows on the slopes at an altitude of 800-1200 meters in this mountainous area and is a famous tea-producing region in Hubei Province. Due to its high altitude and large temperature difference between day and night, coupled with the hydro-meteorological effects of the Yangtze River and its water system, the mountains are often shrouded in mist and clouds, with abundant rainfall and fertile soil. This provides a unique and advantageous ecological environment for growing high-quality tea. Therefore, the quality of Dengcun tea is very excellent. According to tests conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture's Tea Quality Testing Center, the amino acid content in Dengcun tea reaches 5.76%, and the ratio of polyphenols to amino acids is appropriate, making it an ideal base for producing premium tea. Yichang Dengcun is one of China's oldest tea-growing regions. In his seminal work "The Classic of Tea," the "Tea Sage" Lu Yu of the Tang Dynasty compared tea qualities across the…

In this episode of "See You Again in China," follow Taste all China with Greg Grainger, an Australian TV producer and presenter, on a memorable second trip through Yichang city in central China’s Hubei Province 24 years after he first visited. Dive into the Three Gorges Dam, Tujia ethnic group culture and stunning landscapes along the Yangtze River. When Grainger first came to Yichang in 1999, he visited the Three Gorges Dam, then under construction. From news to reality, back to China again, this time Grainger finally got the opportunity to visit the completed dam and observe the changes that have taken place in China. “The more I come to China, the more I realize the less I know,” he said. Grainger has produced 300 documentaries, 23 of them about China. Due to the huge interest in China, Grainger and his team have produced a number of series such as “Futuristic China," "China Chat," and "Charming China,” which have been screened all over the world. In these programs, he focused on Chinese companies and tourism, witnessing the great changes that have taken place in China over the past 40 years.