The Tea Horse Road tour strategy is the best travel time, schedule, transportation, special food and so on.
1, the best time to travel
The Tea Horse Ancient Road region has a variety of climates, generally speaking, April to October is the best time to travel.
2, itinerary
There are many attractions along the Tea Horse Road, and tourists are advised to choose according to their own time and interest. The more classic attractions include: Lijiang Ancient City, Shuhe Ancient Town, Lugu Lake, Shangri-La, Tao Cheng Yading and so on.
3, transportation
The Tea Horse Road area is not easy to traffic, it is recommended to drive or travel with a group, you can also choose to ride or hiking to experience the history and culture of the Tea Horse Road.
4. Specialties
There are many specialties in the Tea Horse Road region, such as rice noodle, butter tea, Tibetan barbecue, curry chicken and so on. During the tour, you may want to try the local specialties.
Notes for Tea Horse Road Tour:
Day 1: Kunming to Lijiang
Depart from Kunming in the morning and take a long-distance bus or train to Lijiang. After arriving in the afternoon, you can first visit the ancient city to enjoy the ancient buildings and beautiful scenery. In the evening, you can enjoy local food and tea in the Old Town.
Day 2: Lijiang to Lugu Lake
Depart from Lijiang in the morning and take a coach to Lugu Lake. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and the historical relics of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. After arriving at Lugu Lake in the afternoon, you can visit the lakeside villages and take part in local cultural activities, such as Pendulum Dance, Lisu Song and Dance. In the evening, you can stay at a lakeside inn and enjoy the beauty of the starry sky and the lake.
Day 3: Lugu Lake to Lijiang
In the morning, you can take a walk or ride around the lake to enjoy the sunrise and lake view. Returning to Lijiang at noon, you can visit the ancient city again or go to the neighboring attractions, such as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shuhe Ancient Town. In the evening, you can taste local food and tea in Lijiang and experience the night life of Lijiang.
Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia-The Ancient Tea Horse Trail