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From China to Laos: Exploring the Ancient Tea Horse Road

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From Chengdu to Luang Prabang
4.2 (6 reviews)
  • Traditional Chinese architecture with mountain backdrop.
  • Cultural performance with mountains in the background.
  • Colorful Danxia landform landscape.
  • Crescent Lake in a desert setting.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chengdu

    Chengdu

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chengdu at own pace
  2. Day 2

    Chengdu - Lijiang

    Chengdu - Lijiang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    • Explore People's Park
    • Domestic flight Chengdu to Lijiang (1 hour 40 minutes)

    Optional Activities

    • Take tea in a teahouse and learn Mahjong or Chinese chess
    • Watch locals painting water calligraphy
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    People's Park
  3. Day 3

    Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Black Dragon Pool with view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    • Visit Shuhe village
    • Trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge (4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Black Dragon Pool
    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    Shuhe village
    Tiger Leaping Gorge
  4. Day 4

    Lijiang - Shaxi

    Lijiang - Shaxi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sidengjie historic square
    • Walk red-rock lanes and cross arched stone bridge
    • Visit Xinjiao Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at traditional spot once frequented by merchants (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Sidengjie
    Xinjiao Temple
  5. Day 5

    Shaxi

    Shaxi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Baoxiang Temple
    • Visit Shilong Village and observe smoked bacon production
    • Hike through Shibaoshan area (approximately 1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Engage with local residents in Shilong Village
    Landmarks
    Baoxiang Temple
    Shilong Village
    Shibaoshan (Stone Treasure Mountain)
  6. Day 6

    Shaxi - Dali

    Shaxi - Dali
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore old city and Bai dwelling area
    • Try tie-dye at Zhoucheng
    • Visit Three Pagodas
    Landmarks
    Three Pagodas
  7. Day 7

    Dali

    Dali
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xizhou morning markets
    • High-speed train to Kunming (2 hours 20 minutes)
    • Visit Dragon Gate on West Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Hire a bicycle and cycle along Erhai Lake (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Xizhou markets
    Erhai Lake
    Dragon Gate
    Dianchi Lake
  8. Day 8

    Kunming - Pu'er

    Kunming - Pu'er
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Black Stone Forest
    • VIP train service to Pu'er (approximately 3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Black Stone Forest
  9. Day 9

    Pu'er

    Pu'er
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek along Chashitang section of ancient Tea and Horse Road
    • Visit Wengji Village and explore Jinuo people's community
    • Visit Nuogan Village and explore Dai people's community
    Landmarks
    Chashitang section of Tea and Horse Road
    Wengji Village
    Nuogan Village
    Jingmai Mountain
  10. Day 10

    Pu'er - Xishuangbanna

    Pu'er - Xishuangbanna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant in village)

    Included Activities

    • Hand-pluck tea leaves at Guangmangshan Tea Plantation
    • Observe tea leaf processing
    • Participate in traditional tea ceremony
    Landmarks
    Guangmangshan Tea Plantation
  11. Day 11

    Xishuangbanna

    Xishuangbanna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit General Buddha Temple and speak with monks
    • Explore Manting Park
    • Visit Dai village and observe daily life
    • Visit starry night market in Dai village
    Landmarks
    General Buddha Temple
    Manting Park
  12. Day 12

    Xishuangbanna - China/Laos Border - Luang Prabang

    Xishuangbanna - China/Laos Border - Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Dinner (Laos feast served family-style with bamboo soup, sausages and dips, sticky rice, herbed fish in banana leaf, lemongrass-stuffed chicken, pumpkin with kaffir lime and ginger, and sweet Laos confections)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang (2.5 hours)
    • Custom clearance at Mohan
    • Laos immigration at Boten

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Luang Prabang on foot or by Jumbo (local transport)
  13. Day 13

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wat Sene
    • Visit Wat Xiengthong
    • Visit National Museum (former Royal Palace)
    • Visit Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
    • 2-hour Mekong River cruise upstream
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves
    • Visit Night Market

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Mount Phousi to view sacred gilded stupa and sunset views of city and Mekong River
    Landmarks
    Wat Sene
    Wat Xiengthong
    National Museum (former Royal Palace)
    Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
    Pak Ou Caves
    Mount Phousi
    Night Market
    Mekong River
  14. Day 14

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with views of rice farm)

    Included Activities

    • Participate in daily morning alms collection ritual with monks
    • Visit community-based rice farm
    • Learn about bamboo weaving, blacksmithing and sugarcane processing
    • Tour organic garden
    • Visit Kuang Si Waterfall
    • Visit Ban Na Oun Hmong village
    • Visit Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Try farming activities at rice farm
    • Watch farm from traditional Lao rice house balcony
    • Swim in Kuang Si Waterfall turquoise pools
    • Walk forest paths at Kuang Si Waterfall
    • Visit bear sanctuary near Kuang Si Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Kuang Si Waterfall
    Ban Na Oun
    Ock Pop Tok

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    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.

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