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Vietnam & China: Hanoi to Kunming by Rail

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From Hanoi to Kunming
4.5 (12,171 reviews)
  • Train passing through narrow residential street lined with plants and locals in Hanoi.
  • Vibrant evening scene in Kunming city with traditional gate, modern buildings and busy pedestrian street.
  • Sunlit terraced rice fields with mist drifting over a mountainous valley at dawn.
  • Woman cycling down a lantern-decorated street lined with lush greenery in the morning light.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Hanoi Street Food Experience with Urban Adventures
    • Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Explore the Old Quarter with shops, imperial temples and French architecture
    • Dinner with leader and group
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Old Quarter, Hanoi
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  3. Day 2

    Hanoi to Sapa

    Hanoi to Sapa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Grilled meats, seafood and corn at a local barbecue)

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Sapa
    • Sunset walking tour around Sapa
    • Visit Sapa Church
    • Night market stalls and local barbecue dinner
    Landmarks
    Sapa Church
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  4. Day 3

    Sapa

    Sapa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local H'mong family home)

    Included Activities

    • Private vehicle transfer to Tan Van Village
    • Day hike through rice terraces
    • Meet local H'mong family and share home-cooked lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at one of Sapa's restaurants with group
    Landmarks
    Tan Van Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Sapa to Kunming

    Sapa to Kunming
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing from Vietnam to China at Lao Cai/Hekou
    • Private bus transfer to Honghe City
    • High-speed train journey to Kunming
    • Orientation walk in Kunming

    Optional Activities

    • Over-the-bridge rice noodles dinner
    Landmarks
    Lao Cai Border Crossing
    Hekou Border Post
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  6. Day 5

    Kunming to Shangri-La

    Kunming to Shangri-La
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Kunming to Shangri-La
    • Private vehicle transfer to hotel
    • Walking tour of Dukezong Ancient Town
    • Visit to 21-m-tall prayer wheel
    • Watch thangka painters

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional music and line dancing in the town square
    Landmarks
    Dukezong Ancient Town
    Shangri-La Prayer Wheel
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Shangri-La

    Shangri-La
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local Tibetan family home)

    Included Activities

    • Private vehicle transfer to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
    • Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
    • Explore Lamuyangcuo Lake
    • Tibetan family home visit
    • Learn to make traditional yak butter tea
    • Home-cooked lunch at Tibetan family home
    • View family's scripture/shrine room
    Landmarks
    Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
    Lamuyangcuo Lake
  8. Day 7

    Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • Guided trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • Hike through canyon with views of Jade Dragon and Haba Mountains
    Landmarks
    Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    Haba Mountain
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  9. Day 8

    Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang

    Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Continue guided trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • Private vehicle transfer to Lijiang
    • Orientation walk in Lijiang Old Town
    • Explore cobbled alleys, canals and Naxi wooden houses

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group trying traditional Lijiang dishes like steam pot chicken or chickpea jelly
    Landmarks
    Lijiang Old Town
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  10. Day 9

    Lijiang

    Lijiang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private vehicle transfer to Baisha Old Town
    • Walking tour of Baisha Old Town
    • Naxi family visit and Dongba calligraphy class

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around Lashihai Lake
    Landmarks
    Baisha Old Town
    Lashihai Lake
  11. Day 10

    Lijiang to Kunming

    Lijiang to Kunming
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Lijiang to Kunming

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Green Lake Park
    • Visit Village of Ethnic Culture
    • Browse Wenlin Street shops
    • Optional farewell dinner with leader and group
    Landmarks
    Green Lake Park
    Village of Ethnic Culture
    Wenlin Street
  12. Day 11

    Kunming

    Kunming
    Meals
    Breakfast

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