Adventure
Nature
Discover the Tea Route from Zhujiajiao to Shanghai, passing through Kunming, Dali, Shaxi, the Xishuangbanna... And, if you wish, continue the adventure all the way to Beijing and the obligatory visit to the Great Wall. Immersion and a change of scenery guaranteed!
Prices are variable and should be requested from the agency
Length of stay
15 days / 13 nightsMinimum number of participants
Privatized trip from 2 personsA complete and original discovery of the Tea Route
An authentic trip to meet the minorities
A 4-day trek through the Chinese countryside
A respectful, non-invasive approach thanks to the experience of a guide specialising in the mountains and minorities of Yunnan.
Day 1
Departure from Paris on a scheduled flight.
Services and overnight stay on board.
Day 2
Shanghai, Zhujiajiao
Arrival in Shanghai. Pick-up at the airport and transfer to Zhujiajiao.
At the end of the evening, a boat trip and a walk.
Overnight in Cao Tang.
Day 3
Zhujiajiao, Tian ma shan
Visit to the main sites in Zhujiajiao and the surrounding area. Meet the locals and craftsmen.
Free time to acclimatise before departing for Yunnan.
Option: A trip to the Tian ma shan hills to enjoy the park and its leaning pagoda.
Lunch at Tian ma shan, followed by a visit to Sheshan Cathedral.
Day 4
Kunming, Dali
Flight to Kunming, capital of Yunnan province.
Bus to Dali (5 hrs), one of the 2 main towns in the west of the region.
Your evening in Dali is free to explore the city at your own pace.
Night in a family-run inn.
Day 5
Niu Jie, Shaxi
Departure for the village of Niu Jie (1h30) where we will join the guide and horses for a day's ride (30km) towards the small town of Shaxi.
Arrival in Shaxi, an old coaching inn on the tea and horse route. Visit the old town.
Overnight at the Lao ma dian lodge.
Day 6
Ma ping guan, Misha
Departure for the village of Misha via Ma ping guan (30 km), two villages
of the Yi minority in the mountains surrounding the Shaxi valley.
Day 7
Jinghong
Fly to Jinghong and visit the capital of Xishuangbanna, China's only tropical region with its many minorities.
Days 8 to 12
Damenlong, Kunming
Departure for the small town of Damenlong, on the border with Laos, to reach the starting point of a 4-day trek to the tea plantations of Nan Nuo mountain. From 15 to 25 km per day, depending on the stage.
Overnight in the villages.
Activities: visits to Dai temples and tea tasting in the plantations.
Return to Kunming and final night in a youth hostel.
Day 13
Shanghai
Take off for Shanghai and transfer to Zhujiajiao.
Evening free and overnight in the village.
Day 14
Take a stroll through the French Concession, through its shady lanes and unique and varied architectural heritage, symbols both of a very French art of living and of the cultural mix that has always characterised Shanghai.
Tea break in Tianzifang, an old traditional Shanghai district saved from destruction to become a bohemian island where galleries, shops and restaurants rub shoulders.
Day 15
Pudong
Visit the Garden of Mandarin Yu, followed by a stroll through the narrow streets of the ancient city.
Transfer to the Longhua temple, an ancient temple where Shanghainese still practise Buddhist worship.
Transfer to Pudong airport for your return flight.
OR
Days 16 to 21
Instead of boarding your return flight, why not extend your stay by taking the night train to Beijing?...
Please contact us for the day-by-day programme.
Return to France Day 21.
* NB: Fares are based on flights with Qatar Airways, excluding school holidays, departing from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.
Overnight stays in youth hostels or family hostels.
In Shaxi: Overnight in an old trading house
In Beijing: Overnight stays in a hostel or hotel.
Because of its location and contrasting topography, Yunnan enjoys an extremely varied climate. It has just about every type of climate: humid tropical in the south (Jinghong, Hekou, Ruili), temperate in the centre and east (Kunming, Dali, Quibei, Zhaotong) and mountainous in the north-west (Zhongdian, Deqin). For example, you can eat mangoes on a tree in Jinghong and throw snowballs at each other in Zhongdian, 1,000km away! The difference in temperature is also noticeable during the day, even in summer when the nights are always much cooler. Located in a tropical zone, Yunnan has a rainy season from May to October, including in the north.
For your trip to Yunnan, it's best to pack all-weather gear: woollens, windbreakers, impers, but also T-shirts and light trousers for hiking.
Be in possession of a certificate of good physical health.
More information on the Pasteur website.
PASSPORT & VISAS
Valid passport valid for 6 months after the end of your stay.
An entry visa is compulsory and must be obtained before leaving France.
More information on the France Diplomatie website.
Our partner for your visa procedures: VISA FIRST
A special number dedicated to Human Trip clients: 01.82.88.07.82
For every visa you give to our partner, 1€ is donated to our association.
An authentic journey to meet the communities of Yunnan and the wonders of Beijing that will satisfy the expectations of nature lovers and culture buffs alike!
- A complete discovery of the Tea Route, from the plantations to the old relay points, complete with tastings!
- An authentic trip that invites you to meet minorities
- A complete change of scenery, particularly through hiking in the Chinese countryside
- A respectful, non-invasive approach, thanks to the experience of a guide specialising in the mountains and minorities of Yunnan.
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