Ancient Tea-Horse Road

茶马古道

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road existed in southwest China and was a folk international trade route with horse caravans as the main means of transportation.
Originated from the ancient tea-horse trade between the southwest and northwest frontiers, the area in Yunnan belongs to the Yunnan-Tibet Ancient Tea-Horse Road.
Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the steep mountain road and overlook the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Attractions Location: Haibei section of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation:
Take bus No. 30 and get off at Meiquan Village (bus stop). It is within walking distance.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Tea Horse Road tours

1-day itinerary: Pu'er Dingbo Lake cultural experience

  • Morning: Pu'er Station → Tea Horse Road Tourist Area (25 minutes by taxi) to watch the "Horse Gang Love Song" water dance show
  • Afternoon: Zhongyi Posthouse Museum→Five Dynasties Museum→1314 Rainbow Cableway (10 minutes by scenic area shuttle bus)

Condensed version of the cultural essence of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, experience the legend of the caravan and the history of tea making

Accommodation: Horse caravan theme inn in the scenic area

Food: Pu'er cuisine from Laomohei Restaurant

Souvenir: Ancient pressed tea cake


2-day itinerary: A Tale of Two Cities in Mojiang

  • D1: Same 1-day itinerary
  • D2: Pu'er→Mojiang (chartered car 1.5 hours) Tropic of Cancer Landmark Park→Twins Cultural Park

From Tea-Horse Culture to the Mysterious Twin Culture of the Hani Nationality

Accommodation: Mojiang Astronomy Theme Hotel

Delicious food: Hani bamboo rice

Gift: Purple rice gift box


3-day itinerary: Dali Tea and Horse Heritage

  • D1: Dali Ancient Town → Fengyang Tea Horse Ancient Road (40 minutes of cycling)
  • D2: Xizhou Ancient Town→Zhoucheng Tie-Dyeing Workshop (30 minutes by minibus)
  • D3: Tea picking experience at Cangshan Mountain → Return

Tracing the thousand-year footprints of the Dali Duan family caravan

Accommodation: Xizhou Bai Nationality Residence

Food: Three-course tea banquet

Souvenir: Hand-dyed fabrics


4-day itinerary: Lijiang Tea-Horse Corridor

  • D1: Lijiang Ancient Town → Shuhe Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum (15 minutes by taxi)
  • D2: Horseback riding experience at Lashi Lake (chartered car 40 minutes)
  • D3: Shigu Town Yangtze River First Bay (chartered car 1 hour)
  • D4: Baoshan Stone City (3 hours by special bus)

Revisiting the Starting Point of the Yunnan-Tibet Ancient Tea-Horse Road

Accommodation: Naxi Courtyard

Food: Mabang copper hot pot

Souvenir: Dongba paper lantern


5-day itinerary: Shangri-La Pilgrimage Road

  • D1-3: Same as 4-day itinerary D1-3
  • D4: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge (chartered car 2 hours) hiking high road ancient trail
  • D5: Songzanlin Temple→Dukezong Ancient Town (20 minutes by bus)

From an ancient trade route to a Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage route

Accommodation: Tibetan boutique hotel

Food: Butter tea with tsampa

Souvenir: Nisi black pottery


6-day itinerary: Exploring the Three Parallel Rivers

  • D1-5: Same 5-day itinerary
  • D6: Shangri-La→Weixi (chartered car 4 hours) visit Tongle Lisu village

Go deep into the secrets of ethnic minorities along the branch of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road

Accommodation: Lisu wooden house

Food: Lacquer Chicken

Souvenir: Handmade crossbow model


7-day itinerary: Outpost of Yunnan-Tibet Line

  • D1-6: Same as 6-day itinerary
  • D7: Feilai Temple in Deqin (chartered car for 5 hours) to see the golden mountain in the sunshine of Meili Snow Mountain

Fully experience the essence of the Yunnan section of the Ancient Tea Horse Road

Accommodation: Snow Mountain View Hotel

Food: Yak beef jerky

Souvenir: Prayer wheel ornament


User Reviews

By How do you feel? |

I suspect there are two ancient tea-horse roads here, one for tour groups and one for the official one. Bad review, don't come, it's too rubbish, riding a horse costs 260, and the price is 298, and it's written on the ticket that it's 260, it's a lie, it ends halfway up the mountain, and then you ride down the horse and take an electric car to a deserted place and say this is Lashi Lake, the photos are beautiful, but it's a lie, there's dirt everywhere, it's disgusting, and there are no other tourists there, it's too rubbish.

By A glass of lemon heart |

The package ticket of the hotel we stayed in offered a lot of discounts, and the hotel's shuttle transportation was also convenient. The first thing we did was to go horseback riding and head to the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It was only after watching the Eternal Love of Lijiang that I truly felt the hardships and difficulties of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. My horse was quite skinny, and I felt a little sorry for it carrying me all the way, seeing that other people's horses were bigger than mine.

The horse is good, the horse is good. It carries the child up Wolf Mountain. It is not afraid of wind or rain. It goes through the deep forest and dangerous streams to bring the child home.

On a hillside, we took a break. We didn't ride horses that way. The aunt who led me said she would wait for us behind the mountain. We crossed the mountain by ourselves. On the way, we saw a tree full of wishes. We took a photo and then walked into the mountain. The road was more steep. The spring water in the mountain was clear. An aunt who was traveling with me said that we could drink it directly. I poured out the mineral water in my hand and filled a bottle. It tasted good and was very clear. On the way over the mountain, we saw large areas of primeval forests. There were large areas of mosses. The small dead branches had silver and green moss light, which looked very unique.

By 四萬 |

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road, as the name suggests, is a road that people used to use horses to transport goods. Horses used to carry goods, but now they carry us up and down the mountain. The whole journey takes about 2 hours. Each team of horses is commanded by an uncle, followed by 4 horses. The uncle shouts out a few code words from time to time, and the horses seem to understand and follow one by one.

The horses carried us for nearly two hours. According to the conductor, they usually walked back and forth two or three times a day, which was quite a lot of exercise.

The uncle said we can't stand behind the horses, otherwise they will feel threatened and kick you.

Tea and pears will be provided in the rest area after dismounting. If tourists like, they can pick some pears and take them home.

By New Ten |

Then there are three horse riding routes. Only Route A can experience this section of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, but it is just a small mountain road, not the real Ancient Tea Horse Road route in ancient times. Route B and Route C are cement roads passing through a wasteland and a village. In terms of time, it is not as long as the price list says. It is about half the time. For example, Route A says 120 minutes, but in fact the whole journey is only 60 minutes. For this Ancient Tea Horse Road, I personally suggest that unless you have never ridden a horse and really want to ride a horse, ignore this attraction. Anyway, I regret it. It is not interesting and not cost-effective. The mountain road of the Ancient Tea Horse Road is a little steep, especially when going down the mountain, remember to keep your center of gravity stable.

By Cha Cha Xiao Qi Sauce |

Lashi Lake Tea-Horse Ancient Road, if you can bear the bumpy ride on the mountain road, you must experience it!



Sightseeing at Lashi Lake from the mountain offers a broad and magnificent view!

I don't usually have the opportunity to ride a horse, but it's still very interesting to ride for 2 hours here~

There are rest pavilions on the mountain road, providing tea, boiled peanuts, sweet potatoes and other coarse grains, paper towels, and toilets.



At noon, we can also eat authentic farmhouse dishes from the Naxi ancient village. They are delicious and large in quantity! The uncles and aunts often come to visit us and enthusiastically add more dishes to our meals. We can't finish them at all. It feels like visiting relatives during the Chinese New Year~

By emperor. |

If you like horse riding, you must come and experience it, riding on the Yunnan-Tibet Tea-Horse Ancient Road.

By Nature |

I'm not used to riding a horse. I need to get off the horse and walk. The scenery is super beautiful.

By wind |

Horse riding is still very good. Route A is really not suitable. There is nothing fun. It is almost the same as route C. It is different from what I imagined. You can't get off the horse halfway during the whole journey. Maybe it's the wrong season. It's a bit boring.

By Yu An |

Riding a horse leisurely up and down the mountain, the horse was very obedient. Under the guidance of the shepherd's voice, there was no change of direction, and it felt very stable. The shepherd said that the legs must be strong when riding a horse, and it is better to be straight... After riding for almost two hours, when the horse trotted at the end, I found that my heart was a little nervous, and I was not very comfortable in that state. I remembered the idiom "諀肉复生".

By Cherish |

The scenery along the way is nice, but the long-term horse group walking has destroyed the most primitive scenery. I rode a horse by myself on the way without a horseman. The horse ran all the way and scared me. It was very exciting, but it is not recommended to play like this. It is very dangerous. It is recommended to experience it if you have plenty of time.

By DrZou |

The ones I saw in Shuhe Ancient Town were all tours by horseback, which was more like the ancient tea-horse style.

By The swallow who wants to travel around the world |

I feel that riding a horse in Lashi Lake is just average, because I personally prefer places with beautiful scenery. . .

By Li Wenjun |

The Ancient Tea Horse Road is fun to ride on, but the scenery along the way is average

By Dudu is round |

You must ride a horse when you come to the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Friends who have never ridden a horse must come and experience it

By Mu Yi |

I don't remember which horse farm it was at. In fact, the Ancient Tea Horse Road is a small path on the mountain. Everyone rode horses in a line and slowly went up the mountain, and then saw the scenery along the way. There are long and short routes to choose from. The prices are inflated, and it depends on your ability to bargain.

By Mr. Joe |

There are many horse riding farms in Lashihai to choose from, with basically the same price. You can go there in a group or on your own. The Ancient Tea Horse Road is not the original route in ancient times, but a route opened by each horse farm nearby.

By Doraemon is Peppa Pig |

The ancient road with a long history and a sense of age can no longer feel its flavor.

By South Wall Girl Doesn't Look Back |

After we arrived, the driver took us to ride horses, one horse per person, and someone led us, and then we rode horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Don't think that riding horses is fun. I rode for more than an hour, and my butt was so sore after getting off the horse, especially the next day. As long as the horse goes a little faster, you will feel very bumpy when you sit on the horse. At that time, I admired the Mongolians riding horses. There is a scenic spot at the top of the Ancient Tea Horse Road where you will stop to rest. It is a good place to take pictures.

By .. |

I experienced horse riding on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, which was a good experience

By Martian User |

Although we rode on horseback on the so-called Tea-Horse Road in Lashi Lake, it was actually just a small hill at the beginning of the ancient road. The real Tea-Horse Road was a small path on the edge of a cliff. We had to release eagles to watch the road ahead in case the two teams met and could not retreat.

By Clara |

I was scared at first, after all, I had never tried it before, but I still plucked up the courage to get on the horse. The horses here are very obedient and are trained by special grooms. There used to be many horse farms in Lijiang, but because of accidents, they are now rectified and there is no need to worry about safety.

I picked a horse named Angel Baby, and I heard there is also a horse named Huang Xiaoming!

The people who took us on horseback rides were all elderly people, who looked as old as my grandfather, or perhaps even older. I felt sorry for them. The young people were strong and sat on the horses, while the elderly had to climb up and down the hills step by step, even though it was just a normal process of spending money.

We rode a horse for about 2 hours along the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. It was bumpy all the way, my butt hurt a lot, and there was some very smelly horse manure.

By Tea |

After arriving at the Ancient Tea Horse Road, the enthusiastic local brother will arrange horses for you to tour the route of the ancient Tea Horse Road. It takes about 90 minutes to ride up and down the mountain.

After riding the horses, we had a simple lunch on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Warm reminder: the lunch was very unpalatable, so if you mind, you can bring some dry food with you.

By vichien |

It turns out that there are many places on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. I thought there was only one scenic spot! We went to this one. The whole way was forest. There was a large open scenic spot where you can see snow-capped mountains. We bought tea and rowed a boat! ! ! The A route cost 260 yuan. We went the day after a heavy rain. The road was muddy, but the air was humid and it rained a few times in the middle! It was sunny for a while and cloudy for a while. I felt that this kind of weather was just right, not hot or sunny, very refreshing! ! !

By Dali is Bangni |

After paying the fee, you will be taken to the stables and you can choose your own horse.

I chose a white pony, it looks like it's only two years old ~ It has round eyes and long white eyelashes, so cute ~

The horse owner led the horse and the little white horse obeyed the owner's orders very well. He was very well behaved along the way.

The horse can understand simple commands such as come, go, stop, run, etc. Moreover, the owner gives commands in English. English words are concise and easy for the horse to remember.

There was a very steep mountain road on the way to the horse, the slope was probably 60 to 70 degrees. It was OK going up the mountain, but I was a little nervous when going down the mountain, for fear of slipping off the pony.

The pony was calm and collected. He took me down carefully and steadily. He was a reassuring pony.

The horse owners who led us were a man and a woman, both locals. They joked and made fun of us along the way, which was very joyful.

The horseback riding is over. I really don’t want to leave the cute little white horse.

I asked the horse owner if he would kill the pony when it got old and couldn't work anymore. The uncle said no. He said the horse was a family member and he would let it die naturally when it got old.

I don't know if the uncle said this to avoid leaving a shadow on me. But I hope it's true ~

By Being wants to eat carrots |

I don't know if the part I walked was authentic, but it was in a village and it was a good experience. Starting from the horse farm, we were led around on horseback for about 40 minutes. In the distance was the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

By bigwater |

To be honest, it was a little different from what I expected. The so-called Ancient Tea Horse Road only has the last short section, which is only a few minutes long. The rest of the time is basically on the cement road, which makes my butt uncomfortable.

By Yi |

It seems like traveling back in time. The quaint buildings are very beautiful.

By .Quiet |

The thousand-year-old Tea Horse Road and the thousand-year-old sound of horse hooves tell stories of the past under the ruins. Why is it said that every time a caravan sets out on a journey, it is an experience of life and death? We are just experiencing it, but it is full of dangers.

I don’t know what kind of ups and downs those who lived on horseback had to go through. I only know that the horses carried me along the dusty and muddy ancient roads... After an hour of sightseeing, my legs and insteps were scratched by grass thorns. Just imagine: how many people’s dreams had to be carried on the sweaty back of the horses to cross the mountains of time?

Think of the prosperity and beauty of the past when "Qiang horses and yellow tea, Hu horses seeking gold and pearls". The past of "tea-horse trade" was eventually forgotten by the world in the distant history. "Madami, prepare the horses and pack the luggage. Leave home three steps and look back three times, bow three times and say goodbye to my hometown." The Naxi horse-driving song sounded again...

By Searching for the Castle in the Sky |

To be honest, I felt a bit cheated. I bought the ticket directly at the entrance of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Later, I checked the price on Ctrip and it was more than 200 yuan more expensive. I suggest buying the ticket on Ctrip first. The process is still very good. The scenery along the way is quite beautiful.

By Southern owl |

I didn't expect riding a horse to be so interesting. Although my horse stomped its hooves and ran away before I was fully seated, I screamed in fear. Although my horse was very greedy along the way, it was a unique experience to walk the Ancient Tea Horse Road again.

By Mr. Weng |

This is a bit of a rip-off. Later I found out that Lashi Lake is very big, with many horse farms and ancient tea-horse roads around it. If you want to go there, check it out online first. But after one trip, except for the price, everything else is fine. Riding horses, drinking tea, kayaking, the sun is not too strong, there is a breeze, it is still very comfortable on the lake.

By ‖Simple. |

Came here today, the scenery is beautiful, the entertainment projects are very well received. Today is my first time to ride a horse. I was a little scared at the beginning, but then it was very exciting and cool. Although our butts were a little sore after riding 😁, we were still super happy. After riding, we ate local chicken hot pot here, and then went boating on the lake. The whole package cost 298 yuan to play for an afternoon, which is worth it!

By bloom |

It's fun, but I recommend going there from March to April. June to September is the rainy season. If it rains, I suggest you prepare raincoats and rain boots in advance. The ones sold there are darker. Also, don't wear white shoes and white pants, otherwise... That's what happened to me.

By zjf |

When I heard the name, the image of "Ancient Road, West Wind, Thin Horse, Sunset, Heartbroken Man at the End of the World" immediately came to my mind. But this Ancient Tea Horse Road is not the same as that Ancient Road! The Ancient Tea Horse Road is actually a folk trade channel where horse caravans were the main means of transportation! It is called the Three Color Channel! The white channel is drugs! This reminds me of Sun Li's debut film "Jade Guanyin"!

Before riding, locals will sell you white gloves for holding the saddle, 5 dollars a pair. Actually, you don’t have to use them, because I don’t use them. I bought a pair for my brother!

If you are traveling with children, you might as well ride a horse with my brother like me! This can save 260 yuan for a package ticket. At the same time, two people riding a horse will have more interactions, which is much more fun than riding a horse alone and being led along the Ancient Tea Horse Road!

Riding on horseback, four horses were connected together, led by local elders, and we climbed and descended the mountain, walking on the ancient road! The mountain road was very steep and narrow. Although I bought 20 yuan insurance, I was still very scared. The horse went crazy and out of control, took a step wrong, and fell into the abyss! So I was almost nervous the whole time! My brother who didn't understand the danger thought it was very exciting, and he laughed even more when he saw the horse in front of him pooping!

However, for those of us who have never ridden a horse, although we can't "gallop on horseback" like on TV, riding on horseback through mountains and forests is a good experience while ensuring safety!

By 'huiiiiii 👿😱👻 |

The horse riding here is really enjoyable. Including taking photos and the round trip time, it takes nearly two hours. You can stop and go as you wish, and there is basically no pressure on you to take the next group of guests.

If you are lucky, the one who takes you horseback riding is a young Naxi man. He will devote his greatest enthusiasm to helping you take photos and introducing you to their history, customs, and even everything you want to know about their place, without any stinginess.

By Gege V |

There are 3 horse riding routes with 3 different prices. We chose route B to experience a section of the ancient Tea Horse Road and feel the trade on horseback. The most annoying thing is that after you buy the ticket and enter, they will sell gloves and shoe covers, saying that we girls will wear out the saddle if we pull it. We bought gloves for 5 yuan a pair. It was all a trick. The shoe covers were said to be dirty in the mud, so we didn't buy them. The most unethical tourists threw the shoe covers everywhere.

I chose a horse that I didn't need to lead, and I walked in front of it. It was my first time riding a horse, so I was quite nervous. When I went down the mountain, it trotted a little, which scared me, but the safety factor was high, and the horse liked to walk on the edge, so I was afraid that I would flip over. It took more than an hour to complete a circle. When we rested at Wanghaipo halfway up the mountain, someone would sell beans to the horses, which seemed to be 10 yuan each. I don't know if it was because the weather was bad when we went there, so I didn't notice the beauty of the scenery. It was quite interesting to experience horse riding for the first time. My butt hurt the next day because of the bumps.

By Sweet taro seedlings |

I first rode a horse on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. In my imagination, riding a horse would allow one to gallop freely without being held by someone. But it was too difficult. Not only were there people holding the horses, but there were also several horses riding together.

After riding a horse, someone took me to have tea and rest. In fact, they were selling tea. Although the routine was obvious, I didn't mind it. Isn't this just drinking someone else's tea for free?

By Livyajtm |

There are basically horse farms here, with four horses in a team. It was a little gloomy that day, but you can still see Lashi Lake in the distance. It is surrounded by mountains. On the high hillsides in the distance are Yi houses in groups of three or two.

In ancient times, the terrain here was dangerous, and merchants rode horses on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, crossing mountains and ridges to trade. With these merchants, the culture of the Western Regions was introduced here, and Chinese civilization was also spread overseas. I didn't feel the difficulty of the journey until I rode a horse. The horse was out of breath going up and down the hills. Looking back at history, how many merchants and horses have struggled on this road, some even got sick or died on the road, but the culture created by their difficult experiences is unique.

By △ mine |

Horseback riding on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It was very unique to ride outside in the hot sun at noon. A master led a team of four horses for about an hour. The master was really interesting and used very simple phrases in Japanese and English to drive the horses. We asked why and he said that there were also foreign tourists who came to experience it, so he learned a little.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road was flat and easy at the beginning, but then it started to go up the mountain, and the slope was quite steep. I felt that the horses and the masters must be tired. Although the master was quite old, he said that he pulled the horses about three or four times a day, and these horses were endurance horses, so they had the stamina to keep up. I secretly admired him.

Climb up the higher hillside and you will see Lashi Lake in the distance.

The blue sky and white clouds are really sunny. I envy other tourists who wear masks. Hat + sunglasses + mask + long sleeves + long pants are the perfect equipment. Don't worry about your image.

By sly |

The so-called Ancient Tea-Horse Road is a mountain road that can be seen in every village (of course, the tour guide may not be taking you to the authentic Ancient Tea-Horse Road). It is only because it is a folk international trade channel with horse caravans as the main means of transportation and a corridor for economic and cultural exchanges among ethnic groups in southwest China that it is given special meaning.

The tour fee includes horseback riding along the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. It would be more appropriate to say horseback riding. The horses are very thin, and three of them are connected together. They are led by local people for three trips. People who often ride horses may not think it's a big deal, but for those of us who seldom ride horses, it still feels quite good. The sky is very low and blue, and we ride leisurely on horses through the woods. In the distance is a lake where the sky and the earth meet. At this time, I just want to sing out loud, let the world keep us company, live freely, ride horses and share the prosperity of the world.

By Drowned fish |

The tour of Lashi Lake is divided into horse riding and boating, and it is a whole project to experience the thousand-year-old Tea Horse Road. There are two types of tickets: 320 yuan/person and 360 yuan/person. In fact, the route of horse riding is slightly different. It is necessary to say that friends, you must bargain! ! ! Otherwise, you will feel too bad. I thought the price was uniform, but I didn't expect that there were dozens to hundreds of online.

By mafanqian |

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road was a civilian international trade route that used to use horse caravans as the main means of transportation.

By Soul blown away by the wind |

There are rugged mountain roads, goat paths, and crossing mountains and ridges. It is a different experience and worth a visit. However, your butt will hurt after riding for a long time T_T.

By Little Mumu. |

The first thing to do when you come to Lijiang is to go horseback riding and experience the local short-legged horses.

By Sirius.L |

We set foot on the ancient Tea Horse Road that we had heard of for a long time. After years of erosion, the road has become difficult to walk on. After passing through a long section of deep and dense forest, we arrived at the Yin Yang Hot Spring deep in the forest.

By 仦Queen_Queen |

The way back to Lijiang is different from the way we came here. When we came here, the driver took us to see the Dongba Rift Valley. When we went back, the driver introduced that there were traces of the ancient Tea-Horse Road next to it.

The master also said that there are a total of 99 lake mouths on both sides of the road, and the water is pumped from the Blue Moon Valley.

By Little Doctor |

It is really nice to ride a horse here. The road is lush and green, dotted with mountain flowers. The horses are quite docile and very stable when going up and down hills. After riding, you can take a rest in a place and drink Yunnan's special tea.

By Lonely ideal |

It was a real pitfall. I was deceived by a tout at the train station. I rode a route on 320 for about half an hour, and rowed a boat for half an hour. The following is the legendary place where you can take panoramic photos.

😂😂😂It is strongly recommended not to go alone. Sign up for a group at the inn

By Insomnia Dream Pilot |

We were riding along the old Tea Horse Road. The road we took included a steep and rugged mountain road. It would be a lie to say we were not scared, but it was exciting and fun. However, after this section of the road was developed for horse riding, it was full of poop. It was not as pleasant as riding along the lake.

By R7raul |

Ride a horse and feel the feeling of the Ancient Tea Horse Road...

By Idealism |

The scenery is pretty good and you can overlook the Lashi Lake, but it's a bit hard to lead the horse hahaha

By yangpal |

I just rode a horse and walked on the small dirt slope, and then ate some farmhouse food. If you have time, you can come here. If you look closely, you will find that the people lying down are similar to the cannibal island in Life of Pi.

By Haiyue |

It's a rip-off! There's no scenery. If you buy a full ticket, you can go around the cemetery! I bought a 360 ticket for the D line and they bargained for 320! But after a quick turn, I felt like I was ripped off! I don't even know what the Ancient Tea Horse Road is! A waterfall is a flowing stream! A small pond is where the seven fairies bathe! The main thing is the cemeteries along the way, which is really a bummer!!! I strongly recommend that you don't go there if you have more money!

By JoJo Jiang |

It feels just so-so. I was cheated out of money at the time, so I'm not in a good mood.

By Summer。 |

I looked it up on cellular for a long time before going. It's not as bad as everyone thinks. I drove there myself. It might be the off-season. The ticket price is very cheap. I bought a horse riding ticket and got a boating ticket for free. There is no fee in the middle. It's pretty good.

By Li travels all over the world |

The Ancient Tea Horse Road refers to a folk international trade channel in southwest China, with horse caravans as the main means of transportation. It is a corridor for economic and cultural exchanges among ethnic groups in southwest China. The Ancient Tea Horse Road is a very special regional name. It is a tourist route with the most spectacular natural scenery and the most mysterious culture in the world. It contains endless cultural heritage. It takes two hours to travel the entire route of the Ancient Tea Horse Road in Lijiang, Yunnan by horseback, and then go to Lashi Lake to enjoy the breeze, row a boat, and feel the infinite scenery of the south of the colorful clouds.

By 。 |

What can I say? I can only say that if you haven't been there, go try it.

By …Sunny… |

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road is just horse riding, which is okay because we go in a group.

By Run for love |

Disappointment beyond expectation. I have never been to Lijiang. I came here because of the photos and advertisements on the Internet. I don't know if the good reviews are from others or they were really good in the past. The ticket for two of us was 360 yuan. The ticket seller said that meals were included, and tickets were also included. I can understand that the advertisements have over-added colors for these attractions. The picture below is the legendary Fairy Lake I took. In fact, the whole tour process is very simple. The best service is the ticket seller. He said it was wonderful. Everything was so beautiful. Once the money was collected, all the services disappeared. The so-called meal package is to go to a small courtyard to wait for the tourists who come later. Every table is full of 8 people, with a small hot pot, enough rice, and a small dish for each person. If it is not enough, the price of the dish will be charged. Then we came down to ride horses. The horses were dirty and smelly, so forget it. After finally riding to the top of the mountain, the horseman introduced that this is the most distinctive attraction here: Fairy Lake, which is the Xiaotan in the picture below. To be honest, the horse trail is very long and the scenery along the way is also good. Children who live in the countryside or friends who grew up in the countryside should not come here. You are traveling every day and you don’t have to pay the ticket fee. I finally got off with a lot of disappointment. The horseman said: Today’s trip is over. Let’s go rowing by ourselves. Well, since we are here and have paid the money, let’s go and see the rare cranes that the ticket seller said are still living in groups. It turns out that rowing has to be charged separately, 10 yuan per person. But when the ticket seller sold the ticket, he said that rowing was included in the 360 ​​yuan ticket. What’s going on? 10 yuan, forget it, don’t worry about it, row, and in the middle of the row, the boat said that it had no power and fell back. After 10 minutes of rowing, I finished the project, and I asked about the cranes? The staff pointed out☞☞Those are all, I wonder if I should doubt our teacher or complain about their false advertising. If I am not blind, it is a group of wild ducks. There are two white tickets on it, which are just for show. I didn't see the so-called fat Jinmei lady from beginning to end, and no one explained any culture to us. I drank tea and took pictures. I didn't even see the teacup. There were people taking pictures, but they were 20 yuan each, not free as stated on the ticket. In addition, the sky in Lijiang is very blue and the mountains are beautiful. This is really not a place worth yearning for. The staff are of poor quality, not to mention the service. My name is Zhang Min. I visited the Lijiang Tea Horse Ancient Road on December 27, 2017. I can be responsible for everything I said. I stated this fact just to help the public. The last problem that I am most upset about is that the tourists who were traveling with us told me that they bought the tickets at half price. Tourism is full of water, there are too many pits, and the routines are too deep. Everyone should be cautious when going out.

By Spring Light |

You can ride horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The horses here are all short Yunnan horses. But for those who are riding horses for the first time, you always feel that you will fall off at any time when sitting on the horse's back. You are not so worried when walking on a flat road, but you are very worried about falling off when climbing a mountain or going downhill. People who have never ridden a horse can experience it, but it is really not meaningful.

By Qing |

Although it's great, and you can ride a horse like a Northeastern sister in a flowery cotton-padded jacket, this is a fake Ancient Tea-Horse Road, really, believe me333333333333333333333333

By 黃彥龍 |

It's basically meaningless. If you want a ticket, you don't need to go in. There are mainly some photos and some ancient civilian utensils inside. It should be a rebuilt mansion of a wealthy family. There is nothing in the yard and garden. It can even be said to be deserted. Especially in winter, it is really impossible to see. There is a small museum that seems to be invested and built by Honggu. It explains the production process and history of leather goods and its status in Shuhe's economy. Only this house is worth seeing. The decoration is relatively good and you can gain some knowledge. There is a replica version of the Baisha murals inside, and there is also a room with photos. Even the lights are not on. The display effect is very poor. I am impressed by a museum that charges fees. There is a Pu'er Tea Culture Hall. It seems that I forgot to go in. Judging from other people's comments, it seems that you can buy tea there.

By Neil |

It's just so-so. I've been there and I always feel like the tour guide is just selling me stuff.

By Flower Interpretation |

As soon as I got off the plane, the driver I had contacted was already waiting outside the airport. I got in the car and headed straight to Lashi Lake and the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. The Ancient Tea-Horse Road is not about the scenery, but about the experience, and the horseback riding experience, to feel the harsh environment of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road at that time.

By The little grasshopper who loves traveling |

A very unique experience of a journey through time

The horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road are very smart. The horses are less likely to recognize the 600 yuan route than the 200 yuan route. It is true that old horses know the way.

By tymeinv |

We were deceived by a driver who was soliciting passengers on the roadside. We originally wanted to go to Shuhe Ancient Town, but the driver brought us here. The scenery was beyond our expectations. Riding horses and climbing mountains was fun and thrilling. We didn't take any photos on the way...

By Alone, like the passing years |

The Ancient Tea Horse Road is worth a visit, but pay attention to the price. The roadside prices are inflated. It is said that the government cannot control prices well, so go to a regular horse caravan, which has government price control management. Therefore, the best horse caravan with the highest configuration (including meals and full journey) is only 260 yuan, so you must pay attention to the price when you come here, but it should be pretty good to walk a distance.

By The coolest pot |

It was fun. The horses were very obedient and strong. Although the ride was bumpy, it was very fun.

By who I am |

In 2009, I went to Lashi Lake to ride the Tea Horse Road on horseback. The fee was high (480 yuan for about an hour, and there were higher fees depending on the route). I took a taxi from the ancient city to Lashi Lake for 15 yuan, and it was agreed that the return trip would be 15 yuan. When I called back, the taxi driver said he was busy and told me to take a taxi back to the ancient city. I had no choice but to find a taxi back. The fee was... 80 yuan. Finally, I figured out that the taxi driver in Lashi Lake was playing a trick, helping to solicit passengers, and strongly recommended the horseback route (to be slaughtered). The driver actually waited for you to complete the transaction and wait for the kickback. Speechless!

By Sad King |

We had to ride horses up the mountain. The horses were very docile, but the lunch we had was quite unpalatable.

By The breeze blows the willows |

It was my first time riding a horse. The guy leading the horse gave me a sense of security. I sat on the horse leisurely, listening to the guy's deep and low singing (the singing was free, hehe...), I was intoxicated... very comfortable... When the road was too steep, I would occasionally lower my head to look at the horse, thinking, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I made you tired...

By Self-Sailing |

We went there because the kids wanted to ride horses. Only a very short ancient trail is preserved for tourists to experience it. It was the rainy season and it was not easy for the older sisters of the caravan to walk on the dirt road full of mud and puddles.

By ♠️K |

The means of transportation was changed to horse riding, which is a special experience. The local guides will explain the different local characteristics and the origins of the attractions along the way according to the selected routes. The scenery along the way is relatively simple, but the locals are very enthusiastic and will teach you how to pay attention to horse riding. Because it is on a mountain road, it is not very convenient to buy things.

By Nianbao Mama |

Very good, great service, the horses were also very hard working, it was a very wonderful experience.

By 僅妮愛大海 |

Led by a master, we walked around the pre-planned route. There were Buddha statues along the way, where you could worship or feed the horses like I did. Overall, it was OK, the cost performance was average, and the infrastructure still needs to be improved.


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