• Black Dragon Pond Park - Begin your journey at the picturesque Black Dragon Pool Park. Stroll to Lijiang’s largest local market, where you can discover fresh produce and Naxi ingredients, selecting three fascinating local items to cook later.

Proceed to a host’s home to learn the art of authentic Naxi cooking. Create Tibetan butter tea and prepare four local dishes together. After enjoying the meal, engage in traditional Chinese paper-cutting and savor a tasting of Yunnan tea. Your paper-cut creation will be framed as a keepsake.

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

• Gratuities
• Personal Expenses
• Alcoholic beverages

Transparent Pricing Model

This experience follows a “Base Fee + Voluntary Appreciation” system. The host is a local cultural guide, not an employee, and 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

Start on a hidden rooftop with a barista-led Yunnan specialty coffee workshop, offering panoramic views of Lijiang.

Discover local produce at Xiangshan Market, Lijiang’s largest 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.

Finish with a Pu’er tea tasting and a conversation on Dongba culture and local lifestyle communication. Create your own paper cutting and frame it as a Lijiang day souvenir.

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