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Markets, Mountains & Rice Terraces

We take you to Yunnan's famous ancient food towns, colorful ethnic markets, thousand-year rice terraces, and Hani hill villages, where we meet local families, visit their homes, and share time with the people who shape these landscapes, ending with hot springs beside Mile's red-brick art town.

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US$2,390per person · twin share

\n Next Tours\n 29 Nov–5 Dec 20269–15 Dec 202628 Feb–6 Mar 202728 Nov–4 Dec 2027\n

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7 Days, Everything Sorted

US$2,390 per person (twin share).
Single room surcharge: US$280

7 days / 6 nights in hand-picked curated stays, each chosen for its unique character.

Small-group departures, max 12 guests per trip.

All experiences & entries: purple pottery, family meals, hot springs, and more.

Meals included.

English-speaking bilingual guide & on-trip support throughout.

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We will take you through the living cultures and landscapes of southern Yunnan. From historic towns to vibrant markets to the breathtaking rice terraces of Yuanyang.

We begin in Jianshui, exploring its ancient town, pottery tradition and local food culture, before continuing to Yuanyang, where we stay with a Hani family, share meals with them, and experience their daily life in the rice terrace villages, along with unforgettable sunrise and sunset views. The journey ends in Mile, where we relax in natural hot springs before returning.

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Where You'll Go

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Days	Place	Highlights
1	Kunming → Jianshui	Welcome Banquet in a Traditional Courtyard House
2	Shiping	Local Market, Tofu Grill & Old Town
3	Jianshui → Yuanyang	Purple Pottery, Zhu Family Garden & Down to the Terraces
4–5	Yuanyang	Living above Rice Terraces, Hani Family Meals & Mountain Markets
6	Yuanyang → Mile	Red-Brick Art Town & Hot Springs
7	Mile → Kunming	Onward Transfer

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Day By Day Itinerary

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Day 1 · Kunming → JianshuiWelcome to Southern Yunnan

Land in Kunming and drive south to Jianshui — the old Confucian town of Lin'an. We gather in the old town over a welcome banquet: steam-pot chicken, grass-shoot noodles, and the Lin'an food culture you'll spend tomorrow eating your way through.

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Lunch + Welcome Banquet Included

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Day 2 · ShipingColorful Market in Ancient Shiping Town

The day belongs to Shiping — a historic courtyard town known for its vibrant rural market. Farmers arrive from surrounding villages carrying seasonal produce, mountain herbs, handmade tools, and local remedies. Your guide helps decode the market's foods and customs before you try Shiping's famous charcoal-grilled tofu.

After lunch in a restored courtyard mansion, there is time to wander the old town — cafés, cultural spaces, and a traditional tofu workshop if it's operating. We return to Jianshui by late afternoon, with a free evening and the lively night market for those who want to continue exploring.

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Lunch + Night-Market Dinner Included

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Day 3 · Jianshui → YuanyangPottery Crafting & Rice Terraces

Throw your own cup at a purple-pottery (Zitao) studio — fired and posted on to you later — with a tea tasting, then the classical Zhu Family Garden. In the afternoon the road drops to the hot Red River valley and climbs into the Hani rice terraces; we settle in above the fields for a family dinner.

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Lunch + Family Dinner Included

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Day 4 · YuanyangA Day with Hani People in the Rice Terraces

We watch the sunrise over the rice terraces at Duoyishu, when the fields are filled with water and reflect the sky. Then we continue into the Hani village of Azheke, where a local guide walks with us through the traditional mushroom houses and their daily life. We share a local speciality lunch, take part in a hands-on indigo-dyeing workshop in the afternoon, and end the day at Tiger-Mouth viewpoint for sunset.

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Local Speciality Lunch + Dinner Included

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Day 5 · YuanyangRice Terraces & Colorful Mountain Market

We watch the sunrise over the rice terraces, then visit the local market — with mountain produce, herbs, indigo cloth, livestock, and street snacks cooked on the spot. It's a clear window into everyday terrace life. The afternoon is easy, with time for a free walk through the fields before dinner.

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Lunch + Local Speciality Dinner Included

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Day 6 · Yuanyang → MileNorth to the Hot Springs

We start the morning slowly with a western-style brunch before heading north to Mile. We check into the Bilangwan hot-spring resort on the edge of the Dongfengyun red-brick art town — the surreal, handmade-brick world created by artist Luo Xu. In the evening, we slow down with long soaks in the hot springs and dinner in the art town.

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Brunch + Dinner Included

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Day 7 · Mile → KunmingWellness Before Leaving

We begin the morning at a gentle pace with a wellness session at the resort — from singing-bowl meditation and mindful yoga to traditional Baduanjin exercises — before enjoying one last soak in the hot springs. Afterwards, we make our way back to Kunming for your onward flight or train, carrying memories of the Red River region: its terraces, flavors, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life.

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Lunch Included

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Days 4 & 5 may swap, depending on which day the country market falls for your departure.

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Where You'll Stay

An old-town courtyard in Lin'an, a terrace-view lodge over the Hani fields, and a hot-spring resort on the edge of Mile's red-brick art town.

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Hanlinyuan Courtyard

Lin'an old town · Jianshui

A restored new-Chinese courtyard hotel inside Jianshui's old town — three garden courtyards and a tea house, with the night-market tofu grills a short walk away.

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Daotian Lixiang · Blue-Terrace Lodge

Aichun · Yuanyang terraces

A small terrace-view lodge in Aichun, floor-to-ceiling windows straight onto the flooded Yuanyang fields — sunrise from the room, the Hani village of Azheke along the ridge.

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Bilangwan Hot-Spring Resort

Dongfengyun · Mile

A hot-spring and wellness resort on the edge of Mile's red-brick art town — natural thermal pools, and singing-bowl, yoga and baduanjin mornings.

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In rare cases of limited availability, some stays may be replaced with hotels of equal standard.

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Your Guides

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Carrie

Having spent the past few years guiding travelers and exploring Yunnan, Carrie has developed a deep appreciation for the region's incredible diversity. Now living in a peaceful village in Dali, she loves sharing the landscapes, cultures, and hidden gems she has discovered.

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Henry

Having called Yunnan home for over a decade, Henry has transformed his passion for the region into a career. From the bustling streets of Kunming to the mountains of Shangri-La, he specializes in uncovering hidden sceneries that guidebooks often miss. Henry loves connecting travelers with local culture through authentic food and untold stories, ensuring every journey feels personal and unique.

$\"Li\"$

A Yunnan native with a lifelong passion for his homeland, Li loves sharing the region's landscapes, cultures, and hidden stories with travelers. Years living in Australia and working with international guests give him both local insight and a global perspective.

$\"Brad\"$

Brad

A 'professional' foodie based in Yunnan, Brad loves to draw closer to new things and new places, build connections with local people. He is a food detective never missing a delicious dish or a flavorful snack. He is definitely a good helper to lead you to your food adventure.

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Perfect For Travelers Who Want More Than The Highlights.

You build real relationships with the farmers, artisans, and small guesthouses along the route, so you experience southern Yunnan the way locals do — not just from a bus window.