Lijiang Food & Market Tour

Lijiang Local Food 2-Day Tour

Wet Market · Cured Ribs · Naxi Snacks · Pu'er Tea, Eat Like a Local Across Lijiang · A Must for Foodies

2 Days 1 NightsLijiang460 – 660 USD

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Lijiang FoodCured Rib HotpotLocal MarketNaxi Snacks

Overview

Trip Overview

Lijiang's true flavour hides in the morning buzz of Zhongyi Market and the alleys of the Old Town. Over two days we graze our way through local markets, slurp a bowl of hot chickpea jelly, simmer a cured-rib hotpot and sit down for pu'er tea while the owner tells muleteer tales. This is not restaurant-hopping — it's eating the way locals do.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Morning visit to Zhongyi Market to discover Yunnan mountain produce and local ingredients
✓Taste Lijiang's signature cured pork rib hot pot and free-range chicken hot pot
✓Try Naxi snacks such as chickpea jelly, Lijiang baba, and rice sausage
✓Experience Pu'er tea brewing and tasting at a teahouse in the Old Town
✓Visit a local tavern and try green plum wine or peach blossom wine
✓Led by a local food guide, avoiding tourist restaurants
✓Relaxed pace with plenty of free time for food exploration

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYLijiang

Day 1 Market Flavors · Old Town Snacks

BreakfastNot included · Breakfast not included on arrival day

MorningAfter morning arrival, meet your food guide at the station and head to Zhongyi Market to discover Yunnan ham, mushrooms, flowers, and local fruits and vegetables.

LunchIncluded · Snack shops around the market · Snack lunch included

AfternoonTaste snacks such as chickpea jelly and Lijiang baba around the market; in the afternoon, stroll through the Old Town while sampling rice sausage and yak yogurt.

DinnerIncluded · Local cured pork rib hot pot restaurant · Dinner included

EveningFor dinner, enjoy an authentic cured pork rib hot pot, then visit a teahouse in the Old Town to experience Pu'er tea brewing and tasting.

TransportPrivate car station pickup + walkingStayBoutique inn in Lijiang Old Town

2DAYLijiang

Day 2 Shuhe Flavors · Tea and Wine Time · Departure

BreakfastIncluded · Inn · Breakfast included

MorningAfter breakfast, head to Shuhe Ancient Town, browse the local market, and taste traditional Naxi breakfast items and butter tea.

LunchIncluded · Local restaurant in Shuhe · Lunch included

AfternoonIn Shuhe, enjoy free-range chicken hot pot or home-style Naxi dishes; in the afternoon, visit a local tavern and try green plum wine or peach blossom wine.

DinnerNot included · Own arrangements

EveningTransfer to the station by private car according to your flight or train schedule, ending the food tour.

TransportPrivate carStayNone (departure day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Lijiang	Old Town boutique inn	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Zhongyi Market

The liveliest wet market in Lijiang, packed with mountain goods, mushrooms, and snacks.

Lijiang Old Town

The Old Town's alleys hide many time-honored snack shops and teahouses.

Shuhe Ancient Town

Quieter than the Old Town, retaining local markets and home-style Naxi flavors.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Private Pu'er Tea Tasting	Lijiang	Led by a tea master to taste 3-5 Pu'er teas, with tea snacks included	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required
Naxi Home Cooking Class	Lijiang	Learn to cook 2 Naxi dishes with a local aunt, ingredients included	CNY	Price negotiable	Approx. 2 hours
Food Photography Service	Lijiang	Photographer follows you for 2 hours shooting food and street scenes	CNY	Price negotiable	Optional

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

1 night boutique guesthouse in the Old Town (twin standard room)
Meals listed in the itinerary (1 breakfast, 3 main meals and snacks)
Local food guide and private car transfers
One Pu'er tea tasting session
Market and snack experience fees
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Transport to and from Lijiang
Personal extra meals and drinks outside the itinerary
Personal expenses and tips
Single room supplement
Transport during free time
Additional expenses due to force majeure

Notes

Good to Know

If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions (such as spiciness level or mushrooms), please be sure to inform us in advance.
Some snacks are tasted on-site; hygiene conditions depend on local standards. We recommend bringing stomach medicine.
This tour focuses on food experiences with fewer sightseeing stops, ideal for foodie travelers.

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