Culinary Journey on Yunnan’s Tea & Horse Road with Lost Plate

Trip Cost:

You will be charged a deposit of $500 USD per person to secure your spot. To see the total price for your specific trip, select the date in the calendar. Balances (total price - deposit) will be collected 14 days prior to trip start.

Prices are based on two guests per room. Single travelers will be charged an additional single occupancy fee when your balance is due.

Trip 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.

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights Group Size: Small groups of 4-10 guests per trip Inclusions:

• 7 nights accommodations.
• All meals, including soft drinks and beer. Food will be plentiful and varied!
• Ticket/entrance fees at attractions.
• Our own private ground transportation, provided each day, stocked with mineral water.
• English speaking Lost Plate trip leader.
• Airport pick-up in Dali on day 1.
• Airport drop-off in Lijiang on day 8.
• Shopping is available during your free time, but this is a no-shopping tour and is not part of our itinerary.
• Online pre-trip briefing and Q&A by Lost Plate one week prior to departure.

Highlights

• Visit ancient old-towns and fairytale villages as you discover boutique cafes and the best local cuisine you'll only find with us.
• Visit a beautiful rose farm that sprawls for acres while your guide instructs you on how to make one of the most popular local treats: rose cakes.
• Explore Shaxi and the surrounding countryside, stopping at a hidden-away hillside cafe and exploring a one-of-a-kind book store completely tucked away in an ancient neighboring village.
• Get the unique chance to spend the night in Tiger Leaping Gorge, in your own private villa, with incredible balcony and poolside views.
• Explore Lijiang's oldest market to shop shoulder to shoulder with Naxi locals before preparing lunch in a private cooking studio with a local Naxi family.
• All meals are included, plentiful, and include beer! Enjoy cured meats, fried cheese, hotpots, and dozens of plates every day.

This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on seasonality and local operations.