Overview
Ride the original Tea Horse Road on a Yunnan pony at Lashi Lake, then boat across the wetlands and lunch at a Naxi farmstay.
About This Tour
30 minutes from Lijiang Old Town, Lashi Hai (Lashi Lake) was the first major caravan stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road that once carried Yunnan's pu-erh tea to Tibet. Today its alpine wetlands and Naxi villages preserve that heritage. Morning: 90-minute guided horse-riding session along the original cobblestoned Tea Horse Trail (suitable for first-time riders, gentle Yunnan ponies). Lunch at a Naxi farmstay — clay-pot fish, wild-mushroom soup, fresh yak yogurt. Afternoon: cycle or boat across Lashi Lake to spot migrating egrets and black-necked cranes (winter). Return to Lijiang by 5pm.
Meeting & Pickup
Lijiang Old Town Hotel Pickup
📍 Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang, 674100, CN
What's Included
✓ Included
Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Lijiang; English-speaking guide; Lashi Lake entrance + horse-riding session; Naxi farmstay lunch; Boat or bike rental
✕ Not included
Optional extended horse trek beyond 90 mins; Personal expenses; Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.9★★★★★Based on 109 reviews
Hannah U.🇸🇪 Sweden★★★★★2025-07
Everything about our Lijiang experience was first-class — punctual, knowledgeable and warm.
Lucas W.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★★2025-04
Booking the Lijiang tour was smooth and the driver was punctual and friendly. Highly recommend.
Liam Y.🇸🇬 Singapore★★★★☆2026-03
Our family loved the Lijiang tour — the guide was patient with the kids and very flexible.