Dali daytrip: Yi minority, market and temple trip
These bigger and smaller markets only run on certain days and are not touristy. In case there is no market we will take you to another nice, non-touristy village with old houses. The trip will be guided by Henriette Buist … Read...
Read MoreDali: Xihu Lake boat trip and Bai villages
We like Xihu (West lake) as it’s a beautiful lake and it sees a lot less tourists than Dali’s Erhai lake. These days the only boats on Erhai lake are big noisy tourist boats. On Xihu however local people will … Read...
Read MoreDali- Shaxi & Shibaoshan- Lijiang 1-2 days
To travel from Dali to Lijiang or the other way around, we can arrange a private car with driver (no guide) directly (about 3 hours) or with stops on the way in the Bai village Shaxi or Shibaoshan temple (1 … Read...
Read MoreLiming: red stone mountains between Dali and Lijiang
Liming is a beautiful, mountainous area between Dali and Lijiang. It’s a colourful combination of red stone and green, lush evergreens high above the clouds. Liming makes a great daytrip out of busy Lijiang town. If you start early you’ll … Read...
Read MoreCar to Yi village, market and Buddhist temple
The area you’re going to is definitely non-touristy. First you will visit a small Yi village which lies off the main road, walking past beautiful riceterraces. In the village are usually some women around who work in the fields and … Read...
Read MoreLijiang Wumu Naxi village/ 2 days
A wonderful new trip to a mountainous non touristy Naxi village where life is almost as it was many years ago. A perfect place to unwind and take in the majestic mountains. Life is simple and if you like hiking … Read...
Read MoreYunnan golden snub-nosed monkeys
During this trip you have the fantastic opportunity to see the cute Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, a highly endangered species which were almost extinct. Nowadays there are only about 2,500 snub-nosed monekeys left living in the wild. You’ll be guaranteed to … Read...
Read MoreLijiang countryside biketrip
This half a daytrip will take you out of the busy old town of Lijiang. With a private car and bikes you will cycle through less touristy Naxi villages along Lashihai lake. On the way we will stop at a … Read more...
Read MoreDali: boattrip Erhai lake and Bai villages
This daytrip shows you daily countryside life in the villages around Dali from a non-touristy side. The trip will be guided by Henriette Buist or Jim (Jim’s Tibetan Hotel). These experienced guides will take you to places you … Read...
Read MoreCar around Erhai Lake, Bai villages and markets
Bai villages along Erhai Lake: we can arrange a car only with driver (no guide) around Erhai lake. Bai villages on the road are Xizhou with its daily morning market. Also you can wander around the old neighbourhood with the … Read...
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