Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing on arrival day
- Day 2
Great Wall (Mutianyu Section)
Great Wall (Mutianyu Section)- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall
- Traditional tea ceremony
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride (can be arranged locally)
Landmarks Great Wall - Mutianyu Section - Day 3
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Optional Activities
- Visit Lama Temple (alternative if Forbidden City tickets sold out)
- Visit Confucius Temple (alternative if Forbidden City tickets sold out)
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Lama Temple Confucius Temple - Day 4
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army and Warriors site
- Visit Terracotta Warrior Factory
- Visit Xi'an Muslim Quarter
- Visit Great Mosque
Optional Activities
- Visit jade carving factory
Landmarks Terracotta Army Great Mosque of Xi'an - Day 5
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session at local park near Xi'an City Wall
- Explore Xi'an City Wall
- High-speed train Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class, approximately 3.5 to 4 hours)
- Explore Narrow and Wide Alley (Chengdu Historical and Cultural Protection Project)
Landmarks Xi'an City Wall Narrow and Wide Alley - Day 6
Chengdu to Kunming
Chengdu to Kunming- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch at local Sichuan restaurant)
Included Activities
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- High-speed train Chengdu to Kunming (2nd class)
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Day 7
Black Stone Forest (Kunming)
Black Stone Forest (Kunming)- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore Black Stone Forest
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby flower market
Landmarks Black Stone Forest (Shilin) - Day 8
Kunming to Pu'er
Kunming to Pu'er- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Pu'er
- Trek along the Tea Horse Road
- Visit Nakeli Village
Landmarks Tea Horse Road Nakeli Village - Day 9
Pu'er to Jingmai
Pu'er to Jingmai- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade dishes with local family)
Included Activities
- Visit Laodabao Village
- Lunch with local family
- Visit Jingmai Mountain
- Visit Wengji Village
Optional Activities
- Visit Nuogan Village
Landmarks Laodabao Village Jingmai Mountain Wengji Village Nuogan Village - Day 10
Jingmai to Xishuangbanna
Jingmai to Xishuangbanna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Guangmangshan Tea Plantation
- Tea leaf picking experience
- Learn tea processing techniques
- Traditional tea ceremony
Landmarks Guangmangshan Tea Plantation - Day 11
Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang
Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- High-speed train Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang (2nd class, approximately 4 hours)
- Day 12
Luang Prabang Guided Tour
Luang Prabang Guided TourIncluded Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang
- Visit vibrant morning market
- Explore ancient temples
- Visit historical war relics
- Explore local arts and crafts
- Visit national museum
- Day 13
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- One Day Biking Across the Mekong (off-road biking through rice fields and hilly terrains, crossing the Mekong River, interacting with local villagers)
- Half-Day Jungle Trek, Village, Boat, and Waterfall (boat ride, moderate jungle and Karst mountains hike, Khmu village visit with lunch, Tad Sae waterfall)
Landmarks Tad Sae Waterfall - Day 14
Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Luang Prabang to Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Train Luang Prabang to Vientiane
- Day 15
Vientiane
Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Pha That Luang (golden stupa)
- Visit Patuxai Victory Monument
- Explore Morning Market
- Visit Wat Si Saket
- Stroll along Mekong Riverfront
Landmarks Pha That Luang Patuxai Victory Monument Wat Si Saket Mekong Riverfront - Day 16
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
