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• Fabulous customised small group food & sites tour Yunnan area. Highly recommend

  Vanessa B,2026年5月8日

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  5.00

  Excellent tour - great pace, sites and wonderful food. Our third multi-day tour with Lost Plate in China. Accomodation was wonderful - food/markets superb - authentic and just so good. Guide Monica hit just the right note! Driver fun and safe! Highly recommend a small group customised tour with Lost Plate.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Experience Yunnan!

  Departure02130503642,2026年4月9日

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  5.00

  There were just three guests on this wonderful trip to Yunnan. From the moment we arrived in Dali, we were treated to a dazzling array of sights, sounds and smells at the buzzing local market where our guide Hazel treated us to a range of delicious snacks, just to whet our appetites. That set the tone for the next week which was filled with extraordinary regional dishes, beautiful scenery and friendly people. The hotels are always comfortable and our driver, Mr Jin, was a real treasure. The whole trip was really well organised, with nothing left to chance. The guide went above and beyond to accommodate the group’s interests and we felt well looked after the entire time. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.

• SongZhuju, a gem with a touch of Simplicity

  fwahj,2026年4月8日

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  4.00

  Took an afternoon train from Kunming Railwayway Station to Lijiang railway station, a 4 hours 10 minutes ride. A 25 minute taxi ride from the station to Lijiang Old Town (Dayan) at 45 RMB. Checked into a lovely, clean and very hospitable hotel , Songzhuju , a 4 minutes walk from the North entrance. Night and early morning were a little cold @ 12 degree C. Nightlife at Old town is simply magnificent , vibrant , very tasteful and relaxing . The hotel offered great service and local knowledge especially with 'Ah Fei' which offered excellent advices and always looking out on our well being. Naxi people, an indigenous ethnic group known for their unique culture and music. I was mesmerised by the Hotpot, a must try cuisine . Will definitely come back again.

  

  

  

  

  

• Brilliant trip down Yunnan’s tea and horse caravan trail

  Leah D,2023年4月8日

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  5.00

  I took this tour with Daisy in April 2023 and had a brilliant time. The tour is curated perfectly, giving you the opportunity to experience the best sights along the ancient tea & horse caravan road and the food is wonderful throughout. Daisy was a friendly and super knowledgeable guide, she made sure I got lots of the food I love and had loads of knowledge about the area and its history. I’d thoroughly recommend doing this trip with Lost Plate (and Daisy!)

• Destruction of baggage

  66jeanmarcv,2023年2月8日

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  1.00

  They don't take care of your stuff when it's unsalvageable is damaged to pay you back he claims you back Invoice pictures When it's clothes I don't think we keep the bills My perfume and all the gifts I bought in Marrakech were no bills either so we refund you Nothing is just thieves

• My Favorite Way to Travel in China is with Lost Plate

  TheophaniaSeattle,2022年8月4日

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  5.00

  It's not just the food (but oh! the food!). It's also the activities and the philosophy of travel. Lost Plate organizes small groups guided by experts, staying in boutique hotels, eating at family run restaurants, and enjoying experiences that aren't possible either with big bus tours or as an independent traveler.  Why not just travel independently? Well, in large part because travel in China is hard right now. It's not a real vacation if you're spending all your time worrying about health codes, trying to find hotels that allow foreigners, or figuring out the when and where and how for COVID tests. But even if China lifted all travel restrictions tomorrow, I'd still travel with Lost Plate because they're just that good. Groups are small enough to fit around one large table, eating family style, trying a few (or lots of) bites of well over a hundred dishes over the course of a week. Even a well-practiced eater like myself couldn't sample that variety while traveling on my own. And don't worry, if there's a dish that's a hit with the whole table, your guide will order seconds (or thirds)! Activities are also designed to appeal to those who want unique and varied experiences. Yunnan isn't a place where you go with a checklist of sights to see like you might in Beijing or Shanghai. It's where you go to enjoy the minority (non-Han) cultures and the scenery and the pace of life. Lost Plate has created an itinerary that keeps you engaged and interested but not so busy you can't catch your breath. Highlights include walking through multiple adorable and historic old towns, visits to a tiny shop to see how they handmake their famous stuffed bread, an optional hike well away from the crowds at Tiger Leaping Gorge, and a local market tour followed by a cooking class using the very freshest ingredients.  Hotels were also a highlight for me, with each of them offering something memorable, from a 500-year old history to some neverending views. Not places you'd ever stay if traveling with a big bus tour of 30+ people.  If you want to explore some of the best that Yunnan has to offer, I can't recommend this tour enough. And if you think organized tours aren't for you, let Lost Plate change your mind.

  

  

  

  

  

• Eating your way through Yunnan!

  Lm shepherd,2022年8月3日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Lost plate tours brings together likeminded travellers who love trying new foods and being outdoors. Small groups (maximum 10) allows for a personalised service where we could move at a pace not so different than if we were on our own. We were very fortunate to have Daisy as our lead guide and Brian supporting. I cannot fault their manner and willingness to ensure our trip was memorable.

• Amazing Experience in Beautiful, Fascinating Yunnan ~ Curated by an OutstandingTeam

  LiaJxxx,2021年10月19日

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  5.00

  This was definitely one of the top three trips of my life - the others being an epic Sagrada Valle tour (think Manchu Picchu) and a storied Indian wedding (think Taj Mahal). The difference is that those trips were planned with groups of friends, and this one I went on "alone"... but our group of strangers soon became friends due to the detailed planning and care put into the itinerary and activities. I am usually an extemely independent traveler, so I was shocked by how much I enjoyed this trip, but the activities are perfectly curated so that the group time is well spent and there is free time each day for one to go out and explore on one's own. What makes this tour so special is the care and effort put into it by each member of the team; you can tell they truly want you to have an amazing experience. The sights were unbelievably gorgeous, the food adventures sooooo delicous, varied, and soooo much fun, and the itinerary included so many optional activities (bike rides, hikes, bookstores, cafes, crafts, cooking...) that perfectly complement to all that delicious food. Moreover, the company founder, Ruixi, shared just the right amount of cultural, historical, and food-related information at just the right time, so I learned a lot. I also loved that while the focus was on food, it wasn't just about eating: we explored markets, participated in cooking classes, and learned about various food-related traditions. Lost Plate will even take care of you if you aren't the easiest person to eat or trave with. In fact, the company founder, tour guides, and driver made adjustments to fit the needs of the group, which was extremely thoughtful. For example, I have a gluten intolerance, and the guides let me know what foods I should be aware of. In another example, I easily get car sick, so the Lost Plate team came up with a locally sourced innovative cure which not only prevented car sickness, it also provided a fun distraction for me and the group. I didn't have to worry about anything for the entire trip, every moment was a delightful surprise, and Ruixi even helped me plan the day I came early and the days after I left. This trip is worth every penny! I will definitely be joining again.

• The Best trip of my life.

  313marissak,2021年10月14日

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  5.00

  I loved the way that the trip was planned with many different types of activities in addition to delicious food. There was a tie dye activity, cooking classes, historical tours, biking and hiking, and also options for enjoying the night life as well. It was truly a beautiful and wonderful experience packed with fun and good food! Timings were flexible and every need was accommodated. Our guides were also very knowledgable, friendly, and fun! It was truly a dream trip for me.

• This tour deserves every star!

  Robbboys,2021年10月11日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We spent a wonderful week touring ancient towns from Dali to Lijiang and enjoying fabulous food and experiences. We saw and ate amazing things that we would never have experienced if we had traveled without this tour. Our guides Ruixi and Longjiao were very attentive and informative, and our driver Agwan was professional and thoughtful. We stayed in unique small hotels and guest houses in breathtaking locations. Lost Plate helps make experiencing China so much more accessible and I would highly recommend this tour. They did/do extensive planning to find really special places to visit and they are open to feedback and accommodations. Thank you for a great holiday!

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