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Fancy serving Yunnan dishes at a dining table in Lijiang during a market-to-table cooking experience, with bowls of greens
Fancy’s Yunnan cuisine host in Naxi dress browsing boxed herbs and mushrooms at a morning market stall in Lijiang
Courtyard dining setup in Lijiang with a stone table, bright red stools, vase of pink flowers and a large banyan tree
Fresh Yunnan produce and dishes laid out on a table in a Lijiang courtyard for a market-to-table cooking session
Steaming Yunnan-style noodle broth with greens and red chillies in a terracotta pot, plus a lemony side salad in Lijiang
Travellers gathered around a decorated outdoor table of dishes at the end of a Lijiang Yunnan cooking experience in a courtyard
Bowl of steaming Yunnan-style noodle soup with greens, chilli and herbs on a table in Lijiang
Fancy serving Yunnan dishes at a dining table in Lijiang during a market-to-table cooking experience, with bowls of greens
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Fancy serving Yunnan dishes at a dining table in Lijiang during a market-to-table cooking experience, with bowls of greens
Fancy’s Yunnan cuisine host in Naxi dress browsing boxed herbs and mushrooms at a morning market stall in Lijiang
Courtyard dining setup in Lijiang with a stone table, bright red stools, vase of pink flowers and a large banyan tree
Fresh Yunnan produce and dishes laid out on a table in a Lijiang courtyard for a market-to-table cooking session
Fancy serving Yunnan dishes at a dining table in Lijiang during a market-to-table cooking experience, with bowls of greens
Fancy’s Yunnan cuisine host in Naxi dress browsing boxed herbs and mushrooms at a morning market stall in Lijiang
Courtyard dining setup in Lijiang with a stone table, bright red stools, vase of pink flowers and a large banyan tree
Fresh Yunnan produce and dishes laid out on a table in a Lijiang courtyard for a market-to-table cooking session
Steaming Yunnan-style noodle broth with greens and red chillies in a terracotta pot, plus a lemony side salad in Lijiang
Travellers gathered around a decorated outdoor table of dishes at the end of a Lijiang Yunnan cooking experience in a courtyard
Bowl of steaming Yunnan-style noodle soup with greens, chilli and herbs on a table in Lijiang
A Yunnan cooking host guides travellers through a morning market in Lijiang, pointing out fresh greens and herbs at stalls
Fancy stirring a pot on a stovetop while cooking Yunnan food in a Lijiang kitchen, with herbs and sauces on the table
Top-down view of a Lijiang table spread with Yunnan noodles, appetisers and fresh fruit after cooking together
Fancy preparing a Yunnan meal in a bright Lijiang kitchen, arranging noodles and vegetables beside bottles and utensils
Cooking spread on stoves and table by a window in Lijiang, with pots of ingredients ready for a shared Yunnan meal
Group enjoying lunch outdoors in Lijiang at a brick courtyard table during a shared Yunnan cooking experience, with steaming bowls
In a home kitchen in Lijiang, a host guides a guest while mixing ingredients in a jar during Yunnan cooking
Hands holding star anise and seeds above bowls of dried spices in a Lijiang morning market for Yunnan cooking
Lijiang market stall piled with seasonal greens, chillies and tomatoes for a Yunnan cooking day, ready for the morning market walk
Fancy’s Yunnan host at a Lijiang market stall, selecting ginger and greens for the cooking class
Lijiang cooking station for a Yunnan market-to-table class, with ingredient bowls and recipe notes on a chalkboard
Steaming Yunnan hotpot-style soup with noodles and herbs simmering in a clay bowl during a Lijiang cooking experience

From Market to Table: Yunnan Cooking Experience in Lijiang

Yunnan home cooking with family recipes passed down for generations
Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
3.5 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
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At location
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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Step into Fancy's home to cook family recipes passed down through generations
Some of the best recipes are the ones passed down from generation to generation. This cooking class in Lijiang is exactly that.Step into Fancy's home kitchen and learn the family recipes she grew up cooking with her mother. Raised in a family of home cooks, Fancy spent years perfecting Yunnan cuisine before working as a tour guide for 18 years. She eventually returned to her roots, creating this experience to share Yunnan's food culture in a more personal way — through local markets, family stories, and home cooking.Together, you'll shop for fresh seasonal ingredients at one of Lijiang's oldest markets and get a glimpse into everyday life. Then, head back to her traditional home kitchen, where she'll teach you how to prepare three classic Yunnan dishes:savoury chicken saladrice noodle soupblack rice and mango dessertOnce everything is ready, gather around the table in her beautiful courtyard to enjoy the meal you've cooked together. The best family recipes aren't just about the food — they're about the stories, traditions, and people who keep them alive.

Experience highlights

Fancy serving Yunnan dishes at a dining table in Lijiang during a market-to-table cooking experience, with bowls of greens
Learn Yunnan cuisine from a local
Steaming Yunnan hotpot-style soup with noodles and herbs simmering in a clay bowl during a Lijiang cooking experience
Recipes passed down for generations
Fancy preparing a Yunnan meal in a bright Lijiang kitchen, arranging noodles and vegetables beside bottles and utensils
Stories behind every recipe
Fancy in traditional Naxi dress at a Lijiang market stall, standing by trays of dried herbs and spices on a morning walk
Visit Lijiang's lively local market
Steaming Yunnan-style noodle broth with greens and red chillies in a terracotta pot, plus a lemony side salad in Lijiang
Cook 3 classic Yunnan dishes
Courtyard dining setup in Lijiang with a stone table, bright red stools, vase of pink flowers and a large banyan tree
Enjoy meal in a lovely garden
In a home kitchen in Lijiang, a host guides a guest while mixing ingredients in a jar during Yunnan cooking
No cooking experience needed

What You’ll be Doing

Visit a local market and learn to cook Yunnan dishes with a Naxi host
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What’s Included

Hands-on cooking instruction
Local market visit for ingredients
Preparation and cooking of three dishes
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Who you’re supporting

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Select Time for 06 Aug 2026
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Lijiang (Lijiang Xiangshan Comprehensive Market, Xiang Shan Lu, China)
  • 09:00am
  • Notes: The class ends at our cooking studio, near the market. You are welcome to relax in our courtyard as long as you like after you finish eating.

End Point

  • End at 鹿溪可颂 (Qingxi Street, Qing Xi Jie, China)

Start & Ends

Daily
09:00AM - 12:30PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

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    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

What to Pack

  • Cash (for personal expenses)
  • Small day bag
  • Water bottle
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She grew up around her mum’s cooking, and that shaped the way she shares Yunnan with guests today. After struggling to find authentic, affordable local food, she began recreating the dishes she missed in her own kitchen. Now, she introduces travellers to Yunnan cuisine through a morning market walk in Lijiang, where she explains unfamiliar herbs, mushrooms and seasonal produce before cooking together. What makes her hosting feel personal is how she connects food with daily life and culture. She often visits the market in traditional Naxi dress, sharing the meaning behind it and why she wants to keep these traditions visible for the next generation.
Experience: 6 years
Speaks: Fluent English, Chinese, French
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