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Vegan Yunnan · Dali & Shaxi 7D6N

7 · 2026.04.22 · 4 seats left

On the Tea-Horse Road in Shaxi, meet Yunnan people who turn "vegan" into a way of life. China Through Vegan Eyes · 7 days. Operated by TeaVegVoyage. Fully plant-based throughout — vegans can join with peace of mind.

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Who it suits

This journey suits the travellers below. The tags are not a threshold — just a way to gauge the fit.

Practicing VegansPhotographySolo TravelersCouplesVegan-curious Beginners

🌱 Practicing Vegans —— Fully plant-based throughout — no eggs, dairy or the five pungent vegetables.
📷 Photography —— Built around sunrise, cloud seas and old villages — the hours and the viewpoints that make pictures.
🎒 Solo Travelers —— A friendly small group; solo travellers are never made to share a room.
💞 Couples —— Private stays and private tables, with the pace left open.
🌿 Vegan-curious Beginners —— No prior vegetarian habit needed — this one is for people who want to try.

See other journeys that might suit you: Practicing Vegans · Photography · Solo Travelers · Couples

Day-by-day itinerary

Every day lists transport, altitude and driving time so you can gauge the physical effort in advance.

Arrival Dali

Airport pickup, old-town stay. Bai family banquet.

Transport Flight + private van pickupAltitude ≈1,976 m (Dali Old Town)Drive ~40 min (≈30 km) from airport

Cangshan · Jizhao Nunnery

AM: Cangshan hike, Jizhao vegan lunch. PM: Xizhou old town.

Transport Private van + cable car + trailsAltitude ≈2,300–2,600 m (Cangshan belt trail)Drive ~25 min (≈12 km) to cableway

Shaxi · Tea-Horse Road

Drive to Shaxi. PM: Tea-Horse Road walk + Bai three-course tea.

Transport Private vanAltitude ≈2,100 m (Shaxi Old Town)Drive ~3 h (≈140 km, winding road)

Dialog with Local Vegan Chefs

AM: dialog with 2 Shaxi vegan chefs. PM: free exploration.

Transport Walking + private vanAltitude ≈2,100 mDrive ~20 min transfer; mostly on foot

Xizhou Baba Workshop

AM: Xizhou baba (vegan) workshop. PM: Erhai tea ceremony.

Transport Private vanAltitude ≈1,990 m (Xizhou) / 1,972 m (Erhai)Drive ~2.5 h (≈120 km) Shaxi→Xizhou

Free Day / Closing

AM: free time. Closing banquet.

Transport Private van / cyclingAltitude ≈1,976 mDrive ~40 min total lakeside

Departure

Breakfast & airport transfer.

Transport Private van + flightAltitude ≈1,976 m → 2,155 m (airport)Drive ~40 min (≈30 km) to airport

What's included / not included

✓ Included

All vegan meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
All accommodation (boutique guesthouses / vegan-themed hotels)
All ground transport (airport pickup + in-itinerary vehicles)
All entrance tickets and hands-on activities
Chinese-speaking trip leader
Travel accident insurance

✗ Not included

Flights or trains to/from the destination
Personal expenses (souvenirs, optional activities)
Single-room supplement
Extra costs caused by force majeure