Xishuangbanna Food & Market: 2 Days

Xishuangbanna Local Food 2-Day Tour

Wet Market · Dai Flavors · BBQ · Pu'er Tea, Eat Like a Local Across Banna

2 Days 1 NightsXishuangbanna460 – 660 USD

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Local FoodStreet LifeWet MarketsTea & Drink Culture

Overview

Trip Overview

The true taste of Xishuangbanna hides in its wet markets and night bazaars. Over two days we start early at Jinghong's wet market to discover lemongrass, bird's eye chili and tropical fruit, learn to make Dai hand-grabbed rice at noon, spend the evening grilling skewers and drinking Lao beer at Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market, and visit a Pu'er tea mountain — tasting the sour, spicy and fresh flavors of the Lancang River in one trip.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Morning visit to Jinghong wet market to discover Dai spices and tropical fruits
✓Dai cooking class: learn to make hand-grabbed rice and pineapple rice
✓Skewers and Lao beer at Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market
✓Visit a Pu'er tea mountain and taste ancient-tree Pu'er
✓Hit up a Dai eatery recommended by locals
✓Taste specialty snacks like pounded chicken feet and lemongrass grilled fish

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYXishuangbanna

Day 1: Wet Market · Dai Cooking Class · Starlight Night Market

BreakfastNot included · Suggest trying Dai breakfast in the market

MorningIn the morning, follow a local guide through Jinghong farmers' market to discover Dai spices such as lemongrass, bird's eye chili and culantro, plus tropical fruits.

LunchIncluded · Dai cooking class kitchen · Includes Dai lunch you made yourself

AfternoonJoin a Dai cooking class in a Dai kitchen to learn hand-grabbed rice, pineapple rice and lemongrass grilled fish; enjoy your own Dai lunch.

DinnerNot included · Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market · Night market snacks at own expense

EveningHead to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Starlight Night Market, snacking on Dai BBQ and pounded chicken feet with Lao beer while soaking up Banna's nightlife.

TransportBusiness van + walkingStay4-star hotel in Jinghong city center

2DAYXishuangbanna

Day 2: Pu'er Tea Mountain · Dai Eatery · Airport Drop-off

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel

MorningHead to Nannuo Mountain or Youle Mountain Pu'er tea area, visit ancient tea gardens and tea-making workshops to learn about Pu'er production.

LunchIncluded · Tea mountain farmhouse · Includes tea mountain farmhouse meal

AfternoonTaste ancient-tree Pu'er, try pressing a tea cake, lunch at a tea mountain farmhouse. Return to the city and visit a local Dai eatery.

DinnerNot included · At own expense depending on flight

EveningAirport drop-off depending on flight time; end of the food tour.

TransportBusiness van + private airport transferStayNone (return trip)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Xishuangbanna	4-star hotel in Jinghong city center	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Jinghong Farmers' Market

A wet market where locals shop daily, a hub of Dai spices and tropical fruits.

Gaozhuang Xishuangjing

A Dai-Thai style district by the Lancang River, home to the popular Starlight Night Market.

Nannuo Mountain

One of the ancient Pu'er tea mountains, offering ancient tea gardens and tea-making experiences.

Youle Mountain

One of the six famous ancient tea mountains, a renowned tea culture mountain inhabited by the Jino people.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Dai Cooking Class Upgrade	Xishuangbanna	Add night market snack-making or a Dai family banquet experience.	CNY	Price negotiable	Advance reservation required
Custom Pu'er tea cake	Xishuangbanna	Hand-press and customize your own Pu'er tea cake.	CNY	Price negotiable	Packaging included

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Full-time business car and private airport transfer
1 night in a 4-diamond hotel standard twin room in the city center (breakfast included)
Wet market tour and ingredient shopping
Dai cuisine cooking class and lunch
Pu'er tea mountain visit and tasting
Local food guide service
Travel agency liability insurance

Not Included

Round-trip transportation to and from Xishuangbanna
Night market snacks and personal dining expenses
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Pu'er tea purchase costs
Personal expenses and gratuities
Single room supplement
Travel accident insurance
Additional expenses due to force majeure

Notes

Good to Know

If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform the guide in advance.
The ground at the wet market and night market can be slippery, so please wear comfortable non-slip shoes.
The cooking class requires a minimum of 2 people and must be booked 1 day in advance.
The tea mountain itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, but the tasting content will not be reduced.

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