Eat Your Way Through Yunnan's Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip
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About This Experience in Dali
Why Visit Dali?
Dali, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Dali provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Dali
You can reach Dali, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's 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..
- Airport pick-up on the first day
- Daily water and beer provided
- Use of bicycle
- An English speaking guide
- Airport drop-off on the last day.
What's Not Included
- Activities during your free time, not mentioned in the itinerary
- Shopping during your free time
- Transportation / flight tickets to and from Yunnan
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 1440 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Welcome Dinner / Dali Old-Town Food Tour
We’ll kick things off at dinner with a... 4 hours
We’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!
Dali Old-Town Market, Rose Farm & Pastry Making, Xizhou Village, and More
Start the day in an area of Dali... 3 hours
Start 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.
Head to the small village of Xizhou where... 12 hours
Head 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.
Xizhou Baba, Erhai Lake, Traditional Tye-Dye, Shaxi Village
Explore Xizhou village’s cobblestone horse-worn streets, wooden buildings,... 3 hours
Explore 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.
Grab lunch at a lakeside restaurant to enjoy... 2 hours
Grab lunch at a lakeside restaurant to enjoy local shrimp, fish, and a plethora of other local dishes.
Check-in and enjoy some free time in Shaxi... 36 hours
Check-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.
Shaxi Village & Countryside Bike Ride
We'll spend the entire day in Shaxi with... 24 hours
We'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.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Views, Hike, Private Villa Accommodations
We’ll head to Tiger Leaping Gorge 24 hours
We’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.
Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shuhe Old Town in Lijiang
Enjoy a leisurely morning with some of the best breakfast views in China 4 hours
Enjoy a leisurely morning with some of the best breakfast views in China.
We’ll be eating and staying in Shuhe, a less touristy old-town within Lijiang 48 hours
We’ll be eating and staying in Shuhe, a less touristy old-town within Lijiang.
Cooking Class & Market Visit, Baisha Village, Shuhe Old-Town Dinner
Start the day exploring Lijiang’s oldest market to shop for our cooking class 4 hours
Start 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!
Head to Baisha old-town to explore the quiet... 2 hours
Head 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.
Our final dinner will be a huge selection... 24 hours
Our 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!
Departure, Airport Drop-off Included
Airport drop-off in Lijiang is included all day today 12 hours
Airport drop-off in Lijiang is included all day today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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