Lijiang Cooking Class & Market Visit

Explore Lijiang’s oldest market, then cook with a local Naxi family in their home studio. Shop fresh ingredients and prepare three dishes to enjoy.

• Explore Lijiang’s oldest market and shop seasonal ingredients
• Discover wild herbs, try snacks, and sample local spirits
• Learn hands-on in a home cooking studio with a Naxi family
• Prepare three dishes including clay pot rice noodles
• Relax in a courtyard with snacks and drinks
• Hear how the Tea & Horse Caravan Road shaped local cuisine

What's Included

• Guided market visit
• Transportation to the cooking studio
• Ingredients and equipment
• Hands-on instruction for 3 dishes
• Snacks and drinks

Things to know

Communicate dietary needs when booking; alternatives may be prepared. This tour is not recommended for severe allergies. Expect about 2 hours on your feet between the market and cooking, with seated breaks available.

FAQs

What if I have special dietary requests?
All dietary requests must be communicated at booking. You can omit ingredients and alternatives can be prepared with advance notice. This tour is not recommended for severe allergies; the kitchen uses nuts and cross-contamination is possible.

How much food and drink will I get?
You will try a few snacks at the market, then make three full-portion dishes yourself and adjust portion sizes as you like. After lunch, snacks and drinks are available. We suggest a light breakfast.

Will I need to walk very far?
Expect about 1 hour on your feet at the market at a slow pace with frequent stops and another hour during the cooking class. Seated breaks are available at the studio.

What happens if the weather is bad?
Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather. In rare cases of extreme weather the guide may cancel and provide a full refund. During extreme air pollution (AQI over 400) tours run but refunds are provided if you cannot join due to health concerns.