Overview

External Provider - The Hutong

Ancient trading routes come to life

Located east of the Himalayas, Northern Yunnan has some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. For centuries, the rugged terrain shielded local people from the Han dominated empires of China’s past, helping to insulate and preserve the greatest number of minority cultures of any region in China. 

We call this program “The Tea Horse Road”, because each of the locations we explore were part of the ancient trade route, that for nearly 1000 years, connected the peoples of Southwest China. 

Our adventure on this tea and horse road will have learners tackling arduous terrain and interacting with local communities. Each day, learners will have the opportunity to participate in carefully designed activities that are sure to bring new challenges, new flavors, new stories, and new friends. From the breathtaking views of around Lijiang, to friendly villagers in Shaxi, learners are sure to experience China like never before and take home a new, unique perspective of the Middle Kingdom.