30 May 2021
We had an awesome experience doing the vegan food tour and pottery making with Leo. He's a great guide who is clearly very passionate about promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. That passion, combined with a great knowledge of the area made this tour a unique experience. Among other stops, we went to a local market where we explored the many different local fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices that Yunnan has to offer. Leo knows a lot about all of them and it is a lot of fun to try different things at the many different market stalls. He also took us to a local farm where they grow all their own organic produce. We wandered around on the farm and enjoyed a delicious meal the owners whipped up afterwards.
The visit to the old pottery village was also very impressive. We were allowed an attempt to make some pottery ourselves which was not easy despite the great teachings of Zhang Jiao (hopefully correct pinyin). The tour of the village was an amazing insight in how the area has developed over time and the struggles that come with an ever changing world. A special thanks as well to Zhang Jiao and his family for their hospitality during our visit.
All in all: Leo gave us an unforgettable day and an experience that we could have never had on our own. Highly recommend this tour!