Xishuangbanna is one of the Yunnan endpoints of the Ancient Tea Horse Road and is still a major tea-growing area. From there, pressed tea was carried by horseback to Tibet, India, and Nepal. The tropical forested hills of Xishuangbanna are where the Dai people produce some of the best Pu’er tea, which is pressed into a variety of wheels, bricks, etc.
Pu’er, the next major stop after Xishuangbanna, was where tea was traded and it gave its name to this famous type of dark pressed tea, although most prefectures in Yunnan, including Xishuangbanna, produce Pu’er tea. Pu’er tea should be tried as it is different to the generally delicate flavors of Chinese tea. It has a rustic woody taste, and is soothing and reminiscent of a minority culture.
Sightseeing and Activities:Arrive in Jinghong
Accommodation:Jinghong
Meals:
Arrive in Jinghong. Airport-hotel transfer.
Sightseeing and Activities:Mr.Zhang’s tea shop
Accommodation:Jinghong
Meals:B,L
After breakfast, go to study tea with Mr.Zhang at his tea shop at 9:00 am. He is graduated from Anhui Agriculture University and his major is Tea, who was born in Menghai, a family with tea business and still running the tea business in Jinghong. We will get the general and basic knowledge about Pu’er tea from him.
Sightseeing and Activities:Mengwang Tea Factory
Accommodation:Puer
Meals:B,L
Drive to Mengwang Tea Factory and have lunch in the tea factory. The owner of tea factory will show us about his tea plantation and we could picking up tea with his workers. The Factory is right in the middle of huge tea terraces, which is close to forest and also there are some coffee plantation and factory. (This private tea factory has about 2000MU tea plantation and 300MU coffee plantation, 15Mu=1 hectare). We will drive about 1 hour to Pu’er, stay in Pu’er.
Sightseeing and Activities:trekking
Accommodation:Puer
Meals:B,L
At 8:00 am, we are going to trekking along the ancient tea horse road, 12 kilometer from Pu’er to Nakeli, a very important tea treading station since Tang dynasty. After lunch we will drive back to Pu’er and study more about Pu’er tea with locals and visit tea market.
Sightseeing and Activities:Yiwu tea tasting
Accommodation:Yiwu
Meals:B,L
Drive to Yiwu after breakfast, one of six ancient famous tea mountain close to Laos border. Yiwu tea tasting with the owner of tea factory.
Sightseeing and Activities:6 Ancient Tea Mountain Museum, Yiwu old tea street, Make Pu’er cake
Accommodation:Yiwu
Meals:B,L
Visit the start point of Tea Horse Road and 6 Ancient Tea Mountain Museum, Yiwu old tea street. After lunch we are going to make our own Pu’er cake. If you want take away the tea cake you make it, you need pay extra. The price depends on the tea you choose.
Sightseeing and Activities:Baihuatan Tea Garden, Nannuoshan Tea Mountain
Accommodation:Nannuoshan
Meals:B,L
Visit Baihuatan Tea Garden, picnic lunch on the mountain. Drive from Yiwu to Nannuoshan Tea Mountain. Stay overnight at Nannuoshan. (4 hours drive)
Sightseeing and Activities:Nannuoshan Mountain
Accommodation:Nannuoshan
Meals:B,L
Study tea with Mr. Zuozhe, a local tea expert who grows tea and has his own tea factory there. Stay overnight at Nannuoshan.
Sightseeing and Activities:Jingmai Tea Mountain, Tea King
Accommodation:Wenji Guesthouse
Meals:B,L
Visit 800 years old Tea King (5 kilometers walk), drive from Nannuoshan to Jingmai Tea Mountain after lunch. Go to buy some fresh tea leave from local tea farmer with Willem. After dinner, study tea processing with him in the tea workshop. Stay over night at Wenji Guesthouse. (4 hours drive)
Sightseeing and Activities:tea gardens, villages, night market
Accommodation:Jinghong
Meals:B,L
After breakfast, we are going to pick tea and visit different ancient tea gardens and different beautiful villages. Willem will show us more about Pu’er tea and the life of the local minorities. We will share our tea experience together after dinner. Drive from Jingmai to Jinghong, free afternoon and visit night market in the evening. ( 4 hours drive)
Sightseeing and Activities:Departure from Jinghong
Accommodation:
Meals:B
Departure from Jinghong. Service ends.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Jinghong | Hermit Hotel | Xile Hot Spring Hotel | Tai’ anmeng Holiday Hotel | Rainforest Paradise Inn |
Puer | Puer Manyue Hotel | Puer King Land Hotel | Mingting Hotel | Gudaoboke Art Inn |
Yiwu | / | / | / | / |
China – Laos Railway commenced construction on December 2nd, 2015 and is scheduled for completion by 2020. It will connect Kunming, the capital city of southwestern China’s Yunan Province, with Laos’ capital city, Vientiane. The China – Laos railway project is actually a section of the Kunming-Singapore Railway Project, which connects Kunming with Singapore, passing through Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Sightseeing and Activities:Arrive in Kunming
Accommodation:Kunming
Meals:None
Upon your arrival in Kunming, meet your local tour guide and driver, transfer to the hotel for rest.
Optional Evening Activity:
Sightseeing and Activities:the Stone Forest, The Green Lake, Flowers and Birds Market
Accommodation:Kunming
Meals:B,L
Experience the highlights of Kunming in one day with this tour, which includes the magnificent Stone Forest, the serene Green Lake, and the vibrant Flowers and Birds Market. This itinerary is perfect for those looking to capture the essence of Kunming’s natural beauty and cultural charm in a short time.
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
Sightseeing and Activities:Kunming to Jinghong Speed Train, Manting Park, Gaozhuang Market
Accommodation:Jinnghong
Meals:B,L
Enjoy a swift and scenic journey from Kunming to Jinghong on China’s high-speed train. This day tour allows you to explore the tropical city of Jinghong and end the day at the vibrant Gaozhuang Night Market, experiencing local culture, food, and crafts.
Early Morning:
Late Morning:
Midday:
Early Afternoon:
Late Afternoon:
Evening:
Sightseeing and Activities:the Mekong River to Ganlanba, Ganlanba Local Market, Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Dai Monirity Garden
Accommodation:Jinghong
Meals:B,L
Morning:
Mid-Morning:
Late Morning:
Afternoon:
Late Afternoon:
Sightseeing and Activities:China-Laos Speed Train, Luang Prabang Night Market
Accommodation:Luang Prabang
Meals:B,L
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
4. Dinner and night market:
Notes:
Enjoy your day tour from Jinghong to Luang Prabang and the wonderful experiences in this UNESCO World Heritage city!
Sightseeing and Activities: Long Lao H’mong Ethnic village, Kuang Si Waterfall, Ban Muang Khai Elephant Riding Experience
Accommodation:Luang Prabang
Meals:B,L
Enjoy your adventure-filled day exploring the natural and cultural beauty of the Luang Prabang region!
09:00 AM:
10:30 AM:
11:00 AM:
01:00 PM:
02:30 PM:
04:30 PM:
Notes:
Sightseeing and Activities:Giving Alm Bowl to the monks, The National Museum, the Central Market, Wat Xieng Thong, the Night Market
Accommodation:Luang Prabang
Meals:B,L
Enjoy a comprehensive day exploring the cultural and historical highlights of Luang Prabang!
05:30 AM:
07:30 AM: 3. Return to Hotel for Breakfast:
09:00 AM: 4. Meet Your Guide and Driver:
12:00 PM: 7. Lunch Break:
01:00 PM: 8. Wat Xieng Thong:
04:00 PM: 11. Mount Phousi:
06:00 PM: 12. Return to Hotel:
Notes:
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Sightseeing and Activities:Half Day Pak Ou Cave—the Thousands Buddha Cave, Nam Song River
Accommodation:Vang Vieng
Meals:B,L
Enjoy your adventure along the Mekong River and the beauty of Vang Vieng!
Morning:
12:00 PM: 3. Return Boat Trip:
Afternoon: 4. Leisure Time in Luang Prabang:
Arrival in Vang Vieng: 6. Check-in to Hotel:
Evening: 7. Nam Song River Exploration:
Notes:
Sightseeing and Activities: optional Hot Air Balloon Ride, the Nam Song River, Tham Jang Caves, Tham Phoukham Caves,
Accommodation:Vang Vieng
Meals:B,L
Enjoy your adventure in Vang Vieng!
Morning:
11:30 AM: 2. Arrival in Vang Vieng:
Lunch: 3. Lunch at Local Restaurant:
Afternoon: 4. Hotel Check-in:
2:00 PM: 7. Picnic Lunch:
4:00 PM: 8. Return to Vang Vieng:
Evening: 9. Tubing or Kayaking on the Nam Song River:
Overnight:
Notes:
Sightseeing and Activities:Wat Sisaket, the imposing Patuxay Monument, That Luang Stupa, Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan), Shopping and Street Food
Accommodation:Vientiane
Meals:B,L
Enjoy your time in the charming capital of Laos!
Morning:
Arrival in Vientiane: 3. Explore Vientiane:
Sightseeing: 4. Wat Sisaket:
Lunch: 8. Lunch at a Local Restaurant:
Afternoon: 9. Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan):
Evening: 10. Shopping and Street Food: – Return to Vientiane and head to the night market. – Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as you shop for souvenirs and handicrafts. – Sample delicious street food, experiencing the local flavors of Laos.
Overnight:
Notes:
Sightseeing and Activities:Departure from Vientiane
Accommodation:
Meals:B
Morning:
Afternoon: 3. Transfer to Airport:
End of Services:
Notes:
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Kunming | Sofitel Hotel | Jingjiang Hotel | Long Teng Hotel | Tu Tu Inn |
Jianshui | Ting Ziyun Hotel | Lin An Hotel | Res Sky Hotel | Huiyuanlou Inn |
Yuanyang | Yuanyang Twelve Manor | Yunti Hotel | Shuiyunjian Hotel | Guanjing Heaven Hotel |
Lvchun | / | / | Yunti Hotel | / |
Jinghong | Hermit Hotel | Xile Hot Spring Hotel | Tai’ anmeng Holiday Hotel | Rainforest Paradise Inn |
Mengla | Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort | Hejing Hotel | Hailun Holiday Hotel | Shuibian Dai Inn |
20-Day China-Thailand Cycling Tour from Kunming (China) to Bangkok (Thailand) is an adventurous and scenic journey that takes you through breathtaking landscapes, culturally rich regions, and vibrant cities. Here’s a detailed itinerary, covering highlights, daily cycling distances, and key destinations:
This 20-day cycling adventure offers a unique way to experience the cultural and natural beauty of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand!
Location Map of Simao District in Yunnan
Located at the southeast foot of mount Wuliangshan in Southwest Yunnan and east of Lancang river, Pu’er Simao Airport (IATA: SYM, ICAO: ZPSM) is a 4C airport serving the city of Pu’er in Yunnan Province, China. There are 33 flights on 6 different routes from Pu’er Simao Airport, connecting SYM to 6 different cities in 1 different countries. The most popular routes connect Pu’er to Kunming, Chongqing, Dali, Chengdu and Changsha. The airport apron area is 15600 square meters with 3 parking Spaces. Airport terminal area of 5,382 square meters. The airport has opened the bus to the city centre and passengers can also choose a taxi to the city at the cost of CNY 10 – 20 yuan.
Airlines | Destinations |
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China Eastern Airlines | Beijing–Capital, Kunming, Shanghai–Hongqiao |
China Southern Airlines operated by Chongqing Airlines |
Dali |
Lucky Air | Changsha, Chongqing, Kunming |
Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu |
This 20-day immersive journey through China’s most famous tea regions is a dream tour for tea enthusiasts. From the serene West Lake in Hangzhou to the ancient tea gardens of Yunnan, this tour provides a deep dive into the rich history, culture, and flavors of Chinese tea. You’ll explore iconic tea-producing regions, witness the meticulous process of tea production, and taste a variety of premium teas, each with its unique characteristics and cultural significance.
Throughout the tour, you’ll have the chance to taste a wide range of premium teas:
This 20-day tour is ideal for anyone looking to experience the essence of Chinese tea culture and explore the beautiful landscapes that have shaped these centuries-old traditions. Whether you’re a seasoned tea connoisseur or a curious novice, this journey offers an unforgettable adventure into the world of Chinese tea.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Kunming | Sofitel Hotel | Jinjiang Hotel | Longteng Hotel | / |
Yiwu | ||||
Jinghong | InterContinental Hotel Jinghong | Dai Garden Hotel | Jinglan Business Hotel | Rainforest Paradise Xishuangbanna |
Jingmai |
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Location Map of Simao District in Yunnan...
Located at the southeast foot of mount Wuliangshan in Southwest Yunnan and east of Lancang river, Pu’er Simao Airport (IATA: SYM, ICAO: ZPSM) is a 4C airport serving the city of Pu’er in Yunnan Province,...
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