Xaiguan

Xiaguan Tea Factory（下关茶叶厂) is located in Xiaguan, near the old city of Dali (大理), and is especially famous for the production of 'tuocha ' (沱茶). 'Tuocha' has a characteristic bowl-shape that was said to be developed for easy transport on caravans and ease of trade. Tuocha was first produced in Xiaguan in 1902, although the Xiaguan Tea Factory was officially established in 1941.