Yunnan Local Market + Pottery Making Day Tour
Duration
11 hours
Language
EN/CN
Tour Theme
Food/Culture/History/Outdoor/Sustainability
Tour details
Morning-Farmer’s Market Tour
Discover Yunnan’s diverse local culture through food! Ethnic Markets in Yunnan are great places to observe the unique multicultural styles and minority cultures that live in the area. Small cities and townships host these gatherings usually once every five to ten days, depending on the venue. Many of the minority women dress their best (traditional colorful costumes) on a market day.
Local artists and farmers regularly come to sell their crafts and produce so you’ll be able to experience all of Yunnan’s authentic cultural identities gathered in one place! You will be able to sample scrumptious Yunnan snacks and dishes freshly made by the nearby villagers who set up their stalls at a different market every day to make a living.
Lunch
Enjoy a delectable vegan lunch made with locally grown organic vegetables. A delicious array of in-season vegetables will be prepared and served by the local family who runs the pottery-making workshop.
Afternoon-Pottery Making Workshop
Experience one of Yunnan’s most treasured cultural exports first hand with a traditional pottery making class! Located in an ancient village a pottery workshop will be held, using the traditional clay throwing methods of the local people. The village has over 600 years of experience in producing pottery from exquisite vases, to bowls and plates. Guests are also welcomed to get creative and choose to make something of their own! The pottery creations will be dried and fired in the kiln and shipped to the guests after a month when they are ready for use (delivery fee for shipping abroad is not included in the tour).
There are currently 30 preserved dragon kiln sites, five of which still use wood to keep burning. Throughout the small village you will find plenty of rammed-earth complexes as well as alluring cherry blossoms that can be seen blooming in the cold winter months.
Dinner-Local Family Style
We will choose a local style vegan or vegetarian restaurant for a delectable family style dinner to end the day.
Please note that the itinerary is subject to changes due to availability, weather condition, and so on, it’s recommended to consult us first prior to booking. The length and the itinerary of the tour can be adjusted upon request. We offer tours all across Yunnan, for more extended sustainable tours in different regions of Yunnan, feel free to get in touch with us.
Price List(Price Varies by Group Size)
For larger groups, please consult us first about the pricing.
Group Size: 1 – 5
1 guest, 1900 RMB per person
2-3 guests, 1300 RMB per person
4-5 guests, 1000 RMB per person
Price Includes
All Food and Water(lunch, dinner, snacks and fruits)
Local English-Speaking Guide
Licensed Private Car(electric) with Professional and Responsible Driver
Pottery Making Workshop
Mandatory Travelers Insurance
Price Excludes
Tips (Optional)
Souvenirs and Personal Expenses
Good To know
1. Food: we will choose mostly ecological and organic local ingredients, we advocate low-carbon eco-friendly healthy diet, the food we eat during the trip will be primarily plant-based with some high-quality local non-vegan options or fully vegan.
2.There are public or local-style restrooms available throughout the tour but western-style toilets are mostly available in hotels and large malls.
3.On this tour, our guide will also share with you our plastic-free lifestyle. We will help you to refuse all single-use plastic disposables.
What to bring
1.Please bring a reusable bag or container in case you want to purchase any snacks at the market we visit.
2.You can expect to be on your feet walking and observing for at least a couple hours; comfortable footwear is recommended.
3.We will provide each guest a reusable food container, chopsticks, a spoon, and a reusable water bottle, but feel free to bring your own if you have.
