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Essence of China & Thailand – 16 Days

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From Beijing to Phuket
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
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, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing Capital International Airport Pick Up)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar )
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit the Forbidden City
    • Hike to Jingshan Park for panoramic view of the Forbidden City
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Shopping time at Panjiayuan Antique Market
    • Tea store visit

    Optional Activities

    • Night show
    • Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Temple of Heaven
    Panjiayuan Antique Market
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  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with choice of hiking or cable car
    • Jade carving factory visit
    • Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird Nest
    Water Cube
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  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Shanghai

    Beijing to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hutong Tour by rickshaw in Drum Tower area
    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Drum Tower
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
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  6. Day 5

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Shopping at Shanghai Old Street
    • Shopping at Nanjing Road
    • Leisure walk along the Bund
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • View Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior
    • Walk on Riverside Promenade
    Landmarks
    Yuyuan Garden
    Shanghai Old Street
    Nanjing Road
    The Bund
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
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  7. Day 6

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at local restaurant in the water town)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town
    • Short boating trip along the waterway

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon shopping in Shanghai city
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao Water Town
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai to Bangkok

    Shanghai to Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel 4* (JC Kevin Sathon Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong Airport
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  9. Day 8

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel 4* (JC Kevin Sathon Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Trimit
    • Visit Wat Pho
    • Visit Wat Benchamabophit
    • Pass by Sanam Laung (The Royal Field)
    • Pass by Democracy Monument
    • Pass by Ratcha Damnoen Klang Avenue
    • Pass by Anantasamakhom Palace
    • Pass by Parliament
    Landmarks
    Wat Trimit
    Wat Pho
    Wat Benchamabophit
    Democracy Monument
    Anantasamakhom Palace
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  10. Day 9

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel 4* (JC Kevin Sathon Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit sugar palm factory
    • Long-tail boat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    • Browse Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Optional Activities

    • Try local food like coconut juice and fresh fruit juice
    • Buy souvenirs at the floating market
    Landmarks
    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  11. Day 10

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel 4* (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chiang Mai city
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  12. Day 11

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel 4* (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
    • Change into traditional Karen clothing
    • Make medicine for the elephants
    • Feed, give medicine, interact and play with the elephants
    • Mud spa with the elephants
    • Walk with elephants to river and bathe them
    • Traditional meal at the sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
  13. Day 12

    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel 4* (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maekhachan Hot Spring
    • Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
    • Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suer Ten)
    • Visit Black House (Baan Si Dum)
    Landmarks
    Maekhachan Hot Spring
    Wat Rong Khun
    Wat Rong Suer Ten
    Baan Si Dum
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  14. Day 13

    Chiang Mai to Phuket

    Chiang Mai to Phuket
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Resort (Karon Sea Sands Resort or similar), Resort (Avista Grand Hotel Karon or similar)
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  15. Day 14

    Phuket

    Phuket
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Resort (Karon Sea Sands Resort or similar), Resort (Avista Grand Hotel Karon or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Phuket independently
  16. Day 15

    Phuket

    Phuket
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Resort (Karon Sea Sands Resort or similar), Resort (Avista Grand Hotel Karon or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Phuket independently
  17. Day 16

    Phuket

    Phuket
    End point
    Phuket, Phuket, Thailand (Phuket International Airport Drop Off)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Miguel4.5•September 2026
    Loved every minute of this trip. China and Thailand were absolutely incredible, with so much history, colour, and...
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    Reply from: Vietnam Tour Fun
    Dear Miguel, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed every part of your journey through China and Thailand. It’s great to know that the balance of sightseeing and relaxation worked well for you, and that Phuket was the perfect way to end the trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey in Asia! Sincerely, Vietnam Tour Fun team
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  • Stangroom5.0•April 2026
    What an incredible journey. We’ve always wanted to visit China, and combining it with Thailand was a great idea. We...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Vietnam Tour Fun
    Dear Stangroom, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so glad to hear the journey felt well-paced and gave you time to truly enjoy each destination. It’s wonderful that you experienced such meaningful highlights and ended the trip with a relaxing stay by the beach. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure soon! Sincerely, Vietnam Tour Fun team
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