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Eat Your Way Through Yunnan's Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip
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Eat Your Way Through Yunnan's Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip
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Jan 25
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Mar 29
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Eat Your Way Through Yunnan's Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip
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Highlights
Eat and explore your way through Yunnan’s Tea & Horse Caravan Road, from Dali to Lijiang, plus a unique overnight stay in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Plentiful local meals, cooking classes, market tours, and hot pots galore – the perfect way to explore Yunnan’s diverse culture is through their equally diverse cuisine.
Highlights Include:
- Visit ancient old-towns and fairytale villages as you discover boutique cafes and the best local cuisine you'll only find with us.
- All meals are included, plentiful, and include beer! Enjoy cured meats, fried cheese, hotpots, and dozens of plates every day.
- Cycle through Shaxi and the surrounding countryside, stopping at a hidden-away hillside cafe and a unique book store tucked away in an ancient village.
- Spend the night in Tiger Leaping Gorge, in your own private villa, with incredible balcony and poolside views.
- Explore Lijiang's oldest market before preparing lunch in a private cooking studio with a local Naxi family.
Itinerary
Welcome Dinner / Dali Old-Town Food Tour
Dali Ancient
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe’ll kick things off at dinner with a local walking food tour – Lost Plate style! Try locally-made rice noodles, fried cheese, a few street snacks, a Dai minority feast served on the biggest platter you’ve ever seen, and more!- AccommodationsA modern boutique guesthouse near Dali’s old-town with excellent mountain and lake views.Food And DrinksDinner - Try locally-made rice noodles, fried cheese, street snacks, a Dai minority feast, local craft beer, and more!
Dali Old-Town Market, Rose Farm & Pastry Making, Xizhou Village, and More
Dali Ancient
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeStart the day in an area of Dali that is still popular with locals, grab a popular breakfast, and explore a local market that sprawls throughout many small lanes. Then get some free time to explore Dali old-town before a Bai minority lunch.Xizhou Town
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHead to the small village of Xizhou where we’ll check-in to our guesthouse before enjoying freshly-caught fish, local chicken served with chili and rice cakes, plum-fried pork, fried eggs with jasmine flower, and much more for dinner.- Accommodations500 year-old courtyard inn in Xizhou village.Food And DrinksBreakfast - Grab a popular breakfast, try some Yunnan coffee, and explore a local market that sprawls throughout many small lanes.Lunch - Sip on fresh rose water and make one of the most popular local treats: rose cakes…and you’ll leave with leftovers!Dinner - Enjoy freshly-caught fish, local chicken served with rice cakes, plum-fried pork, fried eggs with jasmine, and more.
Xizhou Baba, Erhai Lake, Traditional Tye-Dye, Shaxi Village
Xizhou Town
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExplore Xizhou village’s cobblestone horse-worn streets, wooden buildings, and unique architectural styles before trying Xizhou Baba, a freshly baked bread only found in this village – stuffed with your choice of savory pork or sweet rose paste. You’ll get a first-hand look at how they are prepared and baked in a traditional charcoal oven.Erhai Lake
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGrab lunch at a lakeside restaurant to enjoy local shrimp, fish, and a plethora of other local dishes.Shaxi Ancient Town
36 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeCheck-in and enjoy some free time in Shaxi village before our dinner at a local family courtyard restaurant. We’ll be starting out with meticulously made pork-stuffed lima beans, cured meats, some local fried cheese, and work our way through a variety of other delights based on what’s best at the local market that day.- AccommodationsBoutique courtyard guesthouse in Shaxi.Food And DrinksBreakfast - Try Xizhou Baba, a freshly baked bread only found in this village stuffed with your choice of pork or sweet rose paste.Lunch - Grab lunch at a lakeside restaurant to enjoy local shrimp, fish, and a plethora of other local dishes.Dinner - Pork-stuffed lima beans, cured meats, some local fried cheese, and work our way through a variety of other local dishes.
Shaxi Village & Countryside Bike Ride
Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe'll spend the entire day in Shaxi with a leisurely morning with time to explore the coffee shops and bakery, a hotpot lunch, a bike ride through the countryside with a stop at a mountainside cafe and book store, and another excellent local dinner.- AccommodationsBoutique courtyard guesthouse in Shaxi.Food And DrinksBreakfast - Enjoy a leisurely morning with breakfast at your guesthouse and time to explore the local coffee shops and bakery.Lunch - Steam-pot chicken, complete with locally made pickles plus fluffy rice cooked in a giant copper pot with cured pork.Dinner - Foraged tree moss fried with eggs, lemongrass pork ribs, fried local cheese, and a lot more.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Views, Hike, Private Villa Accommodations
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe’ll head to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Our first stop will be the viewing deck at the mouth of the canyon where the upper waters of the Yangzi river are forced through one of the deepest gorges in the world. It’s truly an awe-inspiring sight to see and experience. Then we'll head to the middle of the gorge for a (optional) moderately difficult, 3.5 hour round-trip hike down to the river, across suspension bridges, waterfalls, and rock islands in the river, before heading back up to the top on a breathtaking loop-hike. For those not interested, you’ll have time to relax at our guesthouse for the afternoon.- AccommodationsPrivate boutique villas deep within Tiger Leaping Gorge with swimming pool and hot tub.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner - After dinner, locals like to gather for a bonfire, music, and dancing – come and join us!
Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shuhe Old Town in Lijiang
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy a leisurely morning with some of the best breakfast views in China.Shuhe Ancient Town
48 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe’ll be eating and staying in Shuhe, a less touristy old-town within Lijiang.- AccommodationsBoutique courtyard guesthouse at Shuhe old-town in Lijiang.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner - Cured pork-rib hot pot cooked in a local broth made of cured pork short ribs placed in the center of the table with BBQ!
Cooking Class & Market Visit, Baisha Village, Shuhe Old-Town Dinner
象山第一家腊排骨
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedStart the day exploring Lijiang’s oldest market to shop for our cooking class. Immersion is a great way to learn about what makes Yunnan’s food culture so special. Shop shoulder to shoulder with Naxi locals and their woven-basket backpacks, before preparing lunch in a private cooking studio with a local Naxi family. Everyone will be making 3 dishes that you’ll enjoy for lunch!Baisha Ancient Town
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHead to Baisha old-town to explore the quiet cobblestone lanes of the oldest village in Lijiang. It’s a great place to grab a coffee and soak in the architecture and views of the area.Shuhe Ancient Town
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur final dinner will be a huge selection of local Naxi minority dishes, including roast pork belly with mint, fried eggplant, spicy fish, and a ton more. The perfect way to end the trip!- AccommodationsBoutique courtyard guesthouse at Shuhe old-town in Lijiang.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Everyone will be making 3 dishes that you’ll enjoy for lunch during our cooking class!Dinner - Roast pork belly with mint, fried eggplant, spicy fish, and a ton more.
Departure, Airport Drop-off Included
Shuhe Ancient Town
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAirport drop-off in Lijiang is included all day today.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Our own private ground transportation, provided each day
Ticket/entrance fees at attractions
All food and drinks during meals mentioned in the itinerary
7 nights in very nice, authentic boutique guesthouses with Western amenities..
Lunch (6)
Airport pick-up on the first day
Dinner (7)
Daily water and beer provided
Breakfast (7)
Use of bicycle
An English speaking guide
Airport drop-off on the last day.
NOT INCLUDED
Activities during your free time, not mentioned in the itinerary
Shopping during your free time
Transportation / flight tickets to and from Yunnan
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Dali, Yunnan, China 671000
Provider
Lost Plate
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