Eat Your Way Through Yunnan's Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 days
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Discover Yunnan's flavors along the Tea & Horse Road. Savor local meals, join cooking classes, visit charming towns. Highlights: overnight Tiger Leaping Gorge, hidden cafes, lush landscapes.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Our own private ground transportation, provided each day
Ticket/entrance fees at attractions
All food and drinks during meals mentioned in the itinerary
Activities during your free time, not mentioned in the itinerary
Shopping during your free time
Transportation / flight tickets to and from Yunnan

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Welcome Dinner / Dali Old-Town Food Tour (Day 1)

1 stop(s)
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Dali Old-Town Market, Rose Farm & Pastry Making, Xizhou Village, and More (Day 2)

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Xizhou Baba, Erhai Lake, Traditional Tye-Dye, Shaxi Village (Day 3)

3 stop(s)
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Shaxi Village & Countryside Bike Ride (Day 4)

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Tiger Leaping Gorge Views, Hike, Private Villa Accommodations (Day 5)

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Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shuhe Old Town in Lijiang (Day 6)

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Cooking Class & Market Visit, Baisha Village, Shuhe Old-Town Dinner (Day 7)

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Departure, Airport Drop-off Included (Day 8)

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We provide airport pickup and drop-off if your arrival and departure time are within our recommended hours. We suggest you arrive on the first day before 2PM. Departure on the last day can be anytime, depending on your personal preference.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $2,358.08 
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Please note that the time is in China Standard Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: June 21, 2025
from  $2,358.08  per guest
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Please note that the time is in China Standard Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals