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Journey from Dali to Lijiang along Yunnan’s historic Tea & Horse Road with Lost Plate Food Tours. Savor authentic dishes, cook with locals, and spend a magical night at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Journey from Dali to Lijiang along Yunnan’s historic Tea & Horse Road with Lost Plate Food Tours. Savor authentic dishes, cook with locals, and spend a magical night at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
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Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Lost Plate Food Tours · Dali, Yunnan
moderate.
8 days, 7 nights.
Participants should have general fitness for walking on uneven terrain and for active days involving market visits and cooking sessions.
No prior cooking experience is needed; the classes are designed for all skill levels and led by local experts.
Yes, all meals, including soft drinks and beer, are included and highlight local specialties.
Small groups of 4 to 10 guests ensure personalized experiences and easy access to local venues.
Yes, private ground transportation is included throughout, with daily transfers between sites.
Yes, but guests should inform Lost Plate ahead of time so accommodations can be made.
Shopping can be done during free time, but it's not a scheduled part of the itinerary.
The Tea & Horse Caravan Road linked Yunnan with Tibet for centuries, facilitating trade in tea, horses, and cultural exchange among ethnic groups.
Efforts in Yunnan focus on preserving native forests and wildlife habitats while promoting sustainable tourism through small-group cultural experiences.
Lost Plate Food Tours is a Portland, Oregon–based company that curates immersive food tours and culinary experiences across Asia. The company offers guided market visits, cooking classes, evening food tours by tuktuk, full-day cultural trips, and multi-day culinary adventures in destinations such as Xi’an, Beijing, Shanghai, Lijiang, Yunnan, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap. Tours include signature experiences such as a Xian full-day Terracotta Warrior, City Wall & Evening Food Tour; Phnom Penh and Siem Reap evening tuktuk food tours; Shanghai evening food tours in the French Concession; Lijiang cooking classes with local Naxi families; and Beijing hutong breakfast food tours. Offerings range from short evening walks sampling street food to longer itineraries like a six-day exploration of Yunnan’s Tibetan region and multi-day trips in Xi’an and northern Vietnam. Lost Plate Food Tours emphasizes authentic local cuisine, small-group formats, knowledgeable local guides, and hands-on experiences like market shopping and traditional cooking. Many tours feature tuktuk rides, visits to historic sites such as the Terracotta Warriors or Angkor Wat, and opportunities to taste regional specialties including soup dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, clay pot rice noodles, and slow-roasted ribs. With a program centered on culinary discovery and cultural context, Lost Plate Food Tours serves travelers seeking food-focused exploration in Asia while operating from a Portland, Oregon base. Programs are available as evening walks, morning market visits, full-day cultural excursions, and extended multi-day itineraries with comfortable accommodations and small groups focused on culinary learning and cultural immersion and hands-on storytelling elements.
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