Tea Horse Road Caravan

Lead a porter and mule caravan from tea terraces to high markets, choosing routes, rest stops and loads against weather, terrain and prices.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of China. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Classical Worlds (about 1000 BCE to 500 CE), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of China.