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A person at the Xizhou Morning Market, surrounded by fresh green peppers and a weighing scale. 1
A person at a market stall with green vegetables and a bag of oranges. 2
A container with various fruits and spices submerged in liquid. 3
A variety of fresh vegetables including red and green peppers, eggplants, and bitter gourds. 4
Various sacks filled with different types of seeds and grains. 5
By Linden Centre
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$41 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Xizhou Morning Market
    • Learn about the history of Tea Horse Road and Bai community
    • Discover the five flavours of Bai cuisine and their significance
    • Meet shop owners and learn about traditional farming
    • Explore the market with a local guide and discover local recipes

Activity location

    • Dali
    • Dali, Yunnan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国云南省大理白族自治州大理市喜洲城北村5号 邮政编码: 671004 | Meet at Linden Centre, Xizhou
    • Da Li Bai Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, Yun Nan Sheng, China

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Dali: Xizhou Morning Market Tour with Linden Centre

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$40.55 x 2 AdultsNZ$81.10
Total
Price is NZ$81.10
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Xizhou Morning Market
  • Inclusions
    Stories of Bai merchants and Tea Horse Road
  • Inclusions
    Learning about Bai cuisine
  • Inclusions
    Interaction with local peasant farmers
  • Exclusions
    Transport to meeting point

What you can expect

  • Xizhou Morning Market: The Heartbeat of Local Life in Xizhou
    Forget crowded tourist traps—this is where Yunnan’s soul truly lives.
    Xizhou’s historic market has been the heart of Bai community life for centuries.

    Step into the ancient town of Xizhou, a birthplace of Dali culture. Hear stories of how Bai merchants used this market as an important trading post along the Tea Horse Road 600 years ago.

    Learn to recognise the “five flavours” (sour, sweet, spicy, bitter, umami) and why they’re the backbone of local Bai cuisine. Meet third-generation vendors who share secrets of traditional farming and preservation. Try to win a good bargain deal from them.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dali
    • Dali, Yunnan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国云南省大理白族自治州大理市喜洲城北村5号 邮政编码: 671004 | Meet at Linden Centre, Xizhou
    • Da Li Bai Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, Yun Nan Sheng, China