Lijiang offers tour package with palace vibes

Northwest Yunnan’s Lijiang city is rolling out immersive palace banquets for tourists to ease their pressure from the fast-paced modern life.

Venue of the palace banquet

The service is offered in the city’s Dongba valley tourist town, and the dishes are highlights of the palace banquet. From traditional court dishes to innovative modern cuisine, all dishes are carefully cooked, stirring taste buds of the visitors.

In addition to food and scenic layout, the banquet features an immersive experience. Visitors can not only taste delicious food, but also learn about the etiquette and lifestyle of ancient courts.

 

A waiter serves at the palace banquet.

 

Dishes are displayed at the palace banquet.

During the banquet, dancers in gorgeous costumes stage a wonderful performance to visitors, taking them to a poetic realm.

When experiencing the lifestyle of ancient courts, visitors would choose a Hanfu or court costume and match it with other accessories in trying.

 

Dancers perform at the palace banquet.

 

A dancer performs at the palace banquet.

Visitors experience the lifestyle of ancient courts.

Reporting by Li Tiecheng and Mu Hongdou (Yunnan Daily); Trans-editing by Wang Shixue