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Lijiang Tibet Milk Tea & Homecooking Class with a Market Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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Lijiang Tibet Milk Tea & Homecooking Class with a Market Tour

About this activity

TRANSPARENT PRICING MODEL

This experience operates on a "Base Fee + Voluntary Appreciation" system. Your host is a local cultural guide, not an employee. Their service is supported by a voluntary cash appreciation (TIP) at the end, based on your satisfaction.

SUGGESTED RANGE: USD 20–50 PER PERSON.

By booking, you agree to this model.

Experience Highlights

Begin on a hidden rooftop with a barista-guided Yunnan specialty coffee workshop, featuring panoramic Lijiang views.

Explore local produce at Xiangshan Market(lijiang biggest wet market).

In a Naxi home, cook three signature dishes, including Hand-Pounded Shredded Chicken and Yunnan-Style Mapo Tofu, and prepare Tibetan Butter Tea.

Conclude with a Pu’er tea tasting and conversation on Dongba culture and local lifestyle culture communication and make your own paper cutting and frame it home as your lijiang day souvenir.

Cooking Classes Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 5 people
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Lijiang Shannabian Travel Development Co., Ltd.

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional handbrew Yunnan coffee bean at Coffee Workshop
  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled Water
  • Included: Full Meal
  • Included: Traditional Tea Tasting
  • Included: Hands-on Cooking Class

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Personal Expenses
  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Black Dragon Pond Park

    4 hours Admission included

    Start from scenic Black Dragon Pool Park. Walk to Lijiang’s largest local market, explore fresh produce and Naxi ingredients, and pick 3 intriguing local items to cook later.

    Head to a host’s home to learn authentic Naxi cooking. Make Tibetan butter tea and prepare four local dishes together. After the meal, try your hand at traditional Chinese paper-cutting and enjoy a tasting of Yunnan tea. Your paper-cut artwork will be framed as a souvenir.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • How to find us: Our friendly local host will be waiting for you at the north gate of Xiangshan market 15 minutes before the tour starts. Please look for the staff holding a welcome sign that says "Linda CityWalk".

End point

  • How to find us: Our friendly local host will be waiting for you at the north gate of Xiangshan market 15 minutes before the tour starts. Please look for the staff holding a welcome sign that says "Linda CityWalk".

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

Traveller ratings

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Lijiang Tibet Milk Tea & Homecooking Class with a Market Tour

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