Day 1 | Kunming

Enjoy a group dinner with Fuchsia Dunlop in one of Kunming’s best restaurants

Day 2 - 3 | Mengzi

Stop by a Yi minority village known for its hot pepper on the way to the small town of Mengzi • Dine on local Mengzi delicacies • Visit an old railway station on the former Yunnan-Vietnam railway line • After arriving in Jianshui, enjoy the herb-infused, delicately steamed ‘steam pot chicken’ for dinner

Day 4 | Jianshui

Explore the sights and sounds of bustling Xinjie Market, where ethnic minority members hawk their wares • Visit the second largest Confucian temple in China • Wander through the Zhu Gardens, a masterpiece of Chinese horticulture and landscaping dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties • Enjoy a local BBQ dinner

Day 5 | Kunming

Walk upon the majestic Double Dragon Bridge on your journey back to Kunming, an ancient structural masterpiece • Explore Ming and Qing architecture in the ancient town of Tuanshan • Travel to Jiangchuan village for a lunch of copper pot fish

Day 6 | Kunming

Smell the scent of orchids, roses, and camellias as you listen to the song of cuckoos and chatter of parrots at the Bird and Flower Market • Admire the intricate Buddhist décor of Yuantong Temple • Try a Kunming favorite – mushroom hotpot

Yunnan Gastronomic Tour with Fuchsia Dunlop

DETAILED ITINERARY

Small Group

Explore diverse flavors on a Yunnan tour with Fuchsia Dunlop, renowned expert on Chinese cuisine. This journey is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be introduced to the best of Yunnan cuisine through lively market visits and sit-down meals prepared by locals. Devour sweet pineapple rice along with tangy mushrooms delicately steamed in banana leaves. Try Yunnan’s famous fried goat cheese seasoned with salt and chili. Or, savor the wholesome taste of Tibetan homemade barley bread with a cup of yak butter tea. Let the exotic and varied tastes of Yunnan guide your way around this ethnically diverse province.

ABOUT THIS TRIP

WildChina is an award-winning experiential travel company dedicated to crafting life-changing experiences through authentic and sustainable travel. Our passionate local guides and experienced trip designers will take care of every comfort for you, leaving you free to thrive on what’s happening before you.

www.wildchina.com@wildchina @wildchinatravel

ABOUT WILDCHINA

Trip Length:

10days

Highlights:

• Learning the art of tea making at a plantation overlooking Dali’s Three Pagodas

• Experiencing Yunnan’s vibrant minority culture

Best for:

• Food• Cultural Immersion• Expeditions

A chef and award-winning author from England, Fuchsia Dunlop became an expert in Sichuanese food after living in Chengdu and becoming the only foreigner to graduate from the prestigious Sichuan Institute of Higher Cuisine. The Cambridge graduate has written for numerous publications and has published five books about her specialization in Chinese cuisine.

EXPERT GUIDE

Day 7 - 8 | Dali

Learn the process of making China’s most famous drink in a tea plantation at the foot of the soaring Cang Mountain • Travel back in time by walking around Dali’s picturesque Old Town • Visit a lively local market and learn the secrets of making rushan, a speciality cheese of the region • Bike through lakeside Bai minority towns • Hone your cooking skills in a cooking lesson in a local family’s home

Day 9 - 10 | Weibaoshan - Dali

Depart for a day excursion to Taoist Weibaoshan, which literally means ‘Magnificent Treasure Mountain’ • Watch locals prepare a bowl of ‘one noodle soup’ for you • Hike up Weibaoshan, where you will learn to meditate with a Taoist master • Visit a Taoist temple • Drop by a Hui Muslim village en route to Dali • Attend a home-cooked farewell dinner with Fuchsia in Dali Old Town