China · Cycle

2-Day Cycling Tour of Jinghong and Ganlanba with Dai Homestay

2 Days Round trip from Jinghong Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride along the Lancang River between Jinghong and Ganlanba
02 Explore many Dai villages and experience local village life
03 Visit lively local markets and see Dai and Aini communities
04 Stay overnight in a traditional Dai house
05 Cycle through beautiful countryside vistas with photo stops along the way

Embark on a 2-day biking adventure through the beautiful countryside between Jinghong and Ganlanba. Ride along the Lancang River, pass through many Dai villages, and enjoy scenic rural vistas with the freedom to stop whenever you wish for photographs. Along the way, discover local markets, village life, and a homestay experience in a Dai house.

Ride along the Lancang River, pass through many Dai villages, and enjoy scenic rural vistas with the freedom to stop whenever you wish for photographs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cycle from Jinghong to Ganlanba

Start from Jinghong and ride towards Ganlanba, covering 27 kilometres along the Lancang River. There are many Dai villages scattered across Ganlanba that you can see on this trip.
Visit the morning market, and then cycle around the villages to see their fields, monasteries, fish ponds, and home gardens. Lunch will be served at noon.
In the afternoon, continue bicycling through beautiful scenery towards Ganlanba.

We will have dinner and stay overnight in a Dai house.

Day 02

Return to Jinghong through Villages and Riverside Scenery

Start in the morning with a visit to the Ganlanba market, where you can see ethnic groups such as the Dai and Aini people.
Transfer to the opposite shore of the Lancang River by ferry boat. From here, begin a 30-kilometre journey back to Jinghong.
Then cycle through Dai and Aini villages. On the way, visit a church in a Dai village as well as a beautiful reservoir. Lunch will be served in a Dai house before returning to Jinghong in the afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

Lancang River, Ganlanba, Jinghong, Dai villages

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, and an English-speaking Chinese guide.
Equipment provided: bicycles, light raincoat, sunglasses, bicycle helmet, bicycle gloves, flashlight, or headlamp.

Know before you go

Landscapes: Lancang River and Dai countryside views.
Transport: Bicycle.
A 25% discount is available if you have your own equipment.
If you want to do a 1-day bicycle tour, there are 3 solutions to return to Jinghong: either by bicycle, by motor tricycle or lorry, or by boat cruise.

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