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China & Vietnam: Chengdu to Hanoi

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From Chengdu to Hanoi
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  • Two people on a motorcycle riding through a rural area.
  • Traditional Chinese architecture at sunset in a cityscape.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rongcheng Hotel), Hotel (Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with Group
    Landmarks
    People's Park
    Tianfu Square
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  2. Day 2

    Chengdu to Lijiang

    Chengdu to Lijiang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Path Hospitality Hotel), Hotel (Lijiang Wangfu Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Giant Panda Breeding Center (58CNY per person)
    • Wenshu Monastery Visit
    • Kuanzhai Alley Visit
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding Center
    Wenshu Monastery
    Kuanzhai Alley
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  3. Day 3

    Lijiang

    Lijiang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Path Hospitality Hotel), Hotel (Lijiang Wangfu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lijiang Old Town Visit
    • Black Dragon Pool Park

    Optional Activities

    • Mufu Museum Visit
    • Dinner with Group
    Landmarks
    Black Dragon Pool
    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    Lijiang Old Town
    Giant Water Wheel
    Wangu Tower
    Lion Hill
    Mufu Museum
  4. Day 4

    Lijiang to Shaxi

    Lijiang to Shaxi
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Aoding Guesthouse), Hotel (Shaxi One Tree House)

    Included Activities

    • Shaxi Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Xingjiao Temple Visit (30CNY per person)
    • Ouyang Courtyard Visit
    Landmarks
    Shaxi Old Town
    Old Market Square
    Old Theater
    Yujin Bridge
    Xingjiao Temple
    Ouyang Courtyard
  5. Day 5

    Shaxi - Xizhou - Dali

    Shaxi - Xizhou - Dali
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nanguo Yuyuan Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Xizhou Old Town
    • Dali Old Town Visit
    Landmarks
    Xizhou Old Town
    Dali Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Dali

    Dali
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nanguo Yuyuan Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Dali Old Town Exploration
    • Erhai Lake Bike Tour
    • Cangshan Mountain Hike
    • Cangshan Mountain Cable Car
    • Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple (120CNY per person)
    • Traditional Tie-Dying Workshop
    Landmarks
    Dali Old Town
    Lake Erhai
    Cangshan Mountain
    Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
  7. Day 7

    Dali to Kunming

    Dali to Kunming
    Accommodation
    Hotel (King World International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kunming Flower Market
    • Green Lake Park Trip

    Optional Activities

    • Local Rice Noodle Lunch
    Landmarks
    Kunming Flower Market
    Green Lake Park
  8. Day 8

    Kunming to Jianshui

    Kunming to Jianshui
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jianshui Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Jianshui City Tour
    Landmarks
    Xianghui Bridge
    Xianghui Old Train Station
    Double Dragon Bridge
    Chaoyan Tower
    Zhu's Family Garden
  9. Day 9

    Jianshui to Yuanyang

    Jianshui to Yuanyang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shengcun Yunti Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Jianshui Tofu Workshop
    • Yuanyang Rice Terrace
    Landmarks
    Yuanyang Rice Terraces
  10. Day 10

    Yuanyang

    Yuanyang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shengcun Yunti Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Bada Platform

    Optional Activities

    • Duoyishu Scenic Area Sunrise
    • Pugao Old Village Hike
    Landmarks
    Duoyishu Scenic Area
    Pugao Old Village
    Bada Platform
  11. Day 11

    Yuanyang to Sa Pá (China-Vietnam Border)

    Yuanyang to Sa Pá (China-Vietnam Border)
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic and rustic hotpot dinner, a specialty of the Sapa regional cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapa Village Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hmong Batik Workshop
    • Hekou Border Crossing
    Landmarks
    Hmong Batik House
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  12. Day 12

    Sa Pá

    Sa Pá
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant during the trek)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapa Village Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sapa Half-Day Trekking Tour
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  13. Day 13

    Sa Pá to Hanoi

    Sa Pá to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at KOTO Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Koto Restaurant
    • Hanoi Cyclo Tour
    Landmarks
    KOTO Restaurant
    Hanoi Old Quarter
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  • Kathryn5.0•August 2025
    An interesting itinerary in a part of China not visited by many. The yuangyang rice terraces were a major contributor...
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  • Joe5.0•November 2025
    Very few notes for improvement - communication, organisation and structure was perfect. Very happy and looking...
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  • Lorenz5.0•August 2025
    Highly recommendet trip that shows a side of China few travellers experience other than the big cities. Yunnan has...
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