Small local moments that change how a route feels.

Local Experiences

Small local moments that change how a route feels.

Spend an afternoon with the people who actually live the place — cooking, walking, making, and quietly hosting along the route.

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Craft an Exclusive Limited Edition Woodcut in Pu'er
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Northern Wetland Park, Pu'erEnglish

Craft an Exclusive Limited Edition Woodcut in Pu'er

Learn Pu'er's reduction woodcut technique and print your own limited edition.

Duration

3 hours, Tue/Thu/Sat 14:30-17:30

Group

2-8 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 42

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Making Prayer Flags at Songtsam Lodge Bome
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Guxiang Village, BomeEnglish

Making Prayer Flags at Songtsam Lodge Bome

Print and assemble traditional Tibetan prayer flags by hand at the lodge.

Duration

Available 14:00-17:00 daily

Group

From 1 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 28

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Mani Stone Painting at Songtsam Lodge Bome
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Guxiang Village, BomeEnglish

Mani Stone Painting at Songtsam Lodge Bome

Paint your own Mani stone in the Tibetan tradition, a take-home blessing from the Bome valley.

Duration

Available 14:00-17:00 daily

Group

From 1 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 28

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Traditional Thangka Drawing Experience at Songtsam Linka Lhasa
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Cijiaolin Village, LhasaEnglish

Traditional Thangka Drawing Experience at Songtsam Linka Lhasa

Learn the art of traditional Thangka drawing with a local teacher.

Duration

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Group

From 1 guests

Category

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Sweet Wall Coating Experience at Songtsam Linka Lhasa
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Cijiaolin Village, LhasaEnglish

Sweet Wall Coating Experience at Songtsam Linka Lhasa

Join the traditional Tibetan sweet wall-coating ritual on a Lhasa morning.

Duration

1 hour, daily 09:00-10:00

Group

1-8 guests

Category

craft

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Tibetan Calligraphy Experience at Songtsam Linka Lhasa
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Cijiaolin Village, LhasaEnglish

Tibetan Calligraphy Experience at Songtsam Linka Lhasa

Embrace the wisdom of a thousand years and express the beauty within your heart.

Duration

—

Group

1-8 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 56

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Incense-Making Workshop at Linka Basomtso
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Basong Tso Lake, NyingchiEnglish

Incense-Making Workshop at Linka Basomtso

Fragrance at your fingertips, peace in your heart - craft traditional Tibetan incense.

Duration

1.5 hours (afternoon sessions)

Group

2-12 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 60

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Thangka Painting Workshop at Songtsam Linka Basomtso
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Basong Tso Lake, NyingchiEnglish

Thangka Painting Workshop at Songtsam Linka Basomtso

Create your first Thangka masterpiece under the guidance of a professional Thangka artist.

Duration

3 hours (morning or afternoon session)

Group

From 1 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 84

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Incense-Making Workshop at Songtsam Linka Shangri-la
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Shangri-La, DiqingEnglish

Incense-Making Workshop at Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

Craft cone incense from pure Tibetan herbs for calming and purification.

Duration

—

Group

From 1 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 56

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Thangka Painting Workshop at Songtsam Linka Shangri-la
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Shangri-La, DiqingEnglish

Thangka Painting Workshop at Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

Create your first Thangka painting with guidance from experienced artists at the Thangka Art Center.

Duration

Sessions at 9:00 or 14:00

Group

From 1 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 70

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Tile Cat Handmade Experience at Songtsam Lijiang
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Ciman Village, LijiangEnglish

Tile Cat Handmade Experience at Songtsam Lijiang

Handcraft your own Naxi 'Tile Cat', the beloved rooftop guardian of Lijiang homes.

Duration

About 2 hours (12:00-14:00 or 14:00-16:00)

Group

From 2 guests

Category

craft

From

USD 42

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