Eat Your Way Through Yunnan's Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip
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.
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
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)
Dali Old-Town Market, Rose Farm & Pastry Making, Xizhou Village, and More (Day 2)
2 stop(s)Xizhou Baba, Erhai Lake, Traditional Tye-Dye, Shaxi Village (Day 3)
3 stop(s)Shaxi Village & Countryside Bike Ride (Day 4)
1 stop(s)Tiger Leaping Gorge Views, Hike, Private Villa Accommodations (Day 5)
1 stop(s)Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shuhe Old Town in Lijiang (Day 6)
2 stop(s)Cooking Class & Market Visit, Baisha Village, Shuhe Old-Town Dinner (Day 7)
3 stop(s)Departure, Airport Drop-off Included (Day 8)
1 stop(s)Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Point
Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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10 meals
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