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Cultural Marvels and Natural Treasures: From Shanghai to Laos Tour

12 days
From Shanghai to Vientiane
4.7
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Group Size 2 - 25
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Putuo)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll down the charming streets of Shanghai
    • Explore the unique vibe of the city
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  2. Day 2

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Putuo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Visit Yu Garden and old town
    • Explore French Concession area
    • Stroll on the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    The Bund
    French Concession
  3. Day 3

    Shanghai to Kunming

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kunming Wenhui Hotel)
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  4. Day 4

    Kunming to Pu'er

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Jones Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nakeli village on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road
    • Stroll in the village
    • Pu'er tea-making demonstration and degustation in a local family or tea workshop
    • Short hike along the ancient Tea & Horse trail from Nakeli village towards Pu'er city
    Landmarks
    Nakeli village
    Ancient Tea-Horse Road
  5. Day 5

    Pu'er to Xishuangbanna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Empark Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike on Nannuo Mountain tea plantation (approximately 2 hours)
    • Tea-making experience at Nannuo Mountain
    • Visit typical village of Dai minority
    Landmarks
    Nannuo Mountain
    Dai minority village
  6. Day 6

    Xishuangbanna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Empark Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tropical Botanical Garden
    • Visit Manting Park
    • Visit General Buddhist Temple
    • Visit Gaozhuang night market
    Landmarks
    Tropical Botanical Garden
    Manting Park
    General Buddhist Temple
    Gaozhuang night market
  7. Day 7

    Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Chitdara Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Luang Prabang on your own
    Landmarks
    Boten port
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  8. Day 8

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Chitdara Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Luang Prabang by minivan
    • Visit morning market
    • Visit ancient temples
    • See war relics
    • Explore local crafts
    • Visit National Museum
    Landmarks
    Luang Prabang
    National Museum of Laos
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  9. Day 9

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Chitdara Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-Day Biking On/Off-road Across the Mekong Rice Fields - Get out of Luang Prabang across the Mekong River to a remote area. Ride on gravel and single tracks through rice paddies and villages, see buffalo and goats, enjoy local snacks, and cross the Mekong River on a local ferry for return to Luang Prabang
    • Half-Day Easy Jungle Trek, Village, Boat and Waterfall (3 hours) - Transfer by vehicle and boat to hike through jungle landscapes with Karst mountain backdrop, visit and have lunch in a traditional Khmu village, and hike to the Tad Sae waterfall
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Tad Sae waterfall
  10. Day 10

    Luang Prabang to Vientiane

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Surestay Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vientiane city center on your own
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  11. Day 11

    Vientiane

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Surestay Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vientiane on your own
  12. Day 12

    Vientiane Departure

    End point
    Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Drop off at Vientiane Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    May 9th, 2024
    Good trip with good services
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    December 18th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and would go the extra mile for us. Very punctual, helpful loved Rogan as our...
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  • Anonymous
    December 18th, 2019
    Rogin Luo was our tour guide and he was excellent! We can not fault his service.
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China.Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China.Laos. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China.Laos. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with TUI China. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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