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.

Discover the best of Yunnan and her beautiful old towns and idyllic mountain scenery in this classic and amazing 7-day tour！ This tour includes the best ancient towns in China. Explore the well-preserved architecture and traditional culture in Jianshui Ancient Town. Just a short trip away， the Yuanyang Rice Terraces provide a breathtaking landscape of cascading fields， where the vibrant colors of the terraced slopes change with the seasons， creating an unforgettable natural masterpiece. Travel along the 1000-year-old Tea Horse Caravan Road and experience old trading posts such as the ancient Dali Kingdom and Xizhou， home to wealthy Tea-Horse merchants for centuries. Get off the beaten track in Shaxi Old Town， which still holds the same Friday market as centuries ago. Follow in the footsteps of Victorian explorers in romantic Lijiang Old Town.

This tour covers some distinctive scenic spots of Dali and Lijiang with included reliable transportation during the entirety of your trip from one destination to another. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You’re going to love it! Day 1: Dali, Xizhou Village, Zhoucheng village, traditional Tie- Dye factory, Er’hai lake cruise Day2: Dali – Lijiang: Zhongyi Morning Market, Black Dragon Pool, Jade Lake Village, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Old Town

Our tour starts in Dali Old Town and takes you to the non-touristic Xizhou and Zhoucheng. First, we will visit Xizhou, a famous historical and cultural Bai minority town with well-preserved architecture and then continue to Zhoucheng, the hometown of Chinese tie-dyeing. This Dali traditional dyeing process is unique in China and even in the world. During our tour, you can experience minority’s folk customs and daily local life and even better and make tie-dye handcrafted art with your family. Afterwards we will go on a cruise on Erhai lake and visit a local fishing village. • Xizhou: Experience morning market and Three course tea. Bai-style traditional architecture along the old tea-horse road. • Tie Dye:traditional Bai ethnic tie-dye workshop in Zhoucheng, learn how to tie-dye yourself • Erhai lake: cruise on Erhai Lake to a local fishing village

Take a in-depth stroll through Dali Ancient City on this half-day tour. Explore the ancient charm of Bai ethnic architecture, climb the Wuhua Tower overlooking the beauty of the ancient city, savor the blend of Chinese and Western cultures on Foreigners' Street, and enjoy the classic Bai ethnic cuisine to please your taste buds. Arrive at the Wuhua Tower. Climb up the stairs, and you can have a panoramic view of the entire ancient city. Step into the Foreigners' Street that is full of exotic flavors. European-style buildings stand along the street, and the aroma of coffee fills the air. Follow the aroma and walk into a restaurant in the ancient city. A plate of roasted milk fan is served. The milk fan turns slightly golden under the charcoal fire. Take a bite, and the milky fragrance spreads instantly. Paired with sweet dipping sauce, the softness and crispness collide, and your taste buds will be immersed in the unique flavor of Dali.

Visit highlights of Dali including Dali ancient city, Xizhou village, Erhai lake and Three pagodas park with this private day tour from Dali. You will be picked up and dropped off at the Dali hotel/train station.