From Imperial Majesty To Lush Landscapes: Beijing To Laos Exploration Tour by Destination Services

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Age Requirement

6 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English, German, French

Physical Rating

Easy

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Ends

Beijing, China

Itinerary

Trace a path from imperial splendor to lush subtropics on the 'From Imperial Majesty to Lush Landscapes: Beijing to Laos Exploration Tour.' This easy-paced, 13-day self-guided journey is created for seniors who relish art, architecture, and gentle adventure.

From Beijing’s Forbidden City and the Great Wall, travel south through Yunnan, hiking in Nannuo Mountain’s tea plantations and engaging deeply with village life. Savor Pu’er tea, then cross into Laos to explore Luang Prabang—Jewel of the Mekong—before ending in Vientiane. The trip’s unique selling point is its seamless blend of iconic Chinese landmarks and immersive local experiences, all delivered with comfortable accommodations and logistical ease, perfect for those who value culture with comfort.

Day 1Arrival Beijing

Day 2Beijing

Day 3Beijing

Day 4Beijing – Kunming (4hrs By Flight, Included)

Day 5Kunming – Pu'er (3hrs By Train, Included)

Day 6Pu’er – Nannuo Mountain – Xishuangbanna (190km – 3.5hrs)

Day 7Xishuangbanna

Day 8Xishuangbanna – Luang Prabang (4.5hrs By Train, Included)

Day 9Luang Prabang

Day 10Luang Prabang

Day 11Luang Prabang – Vientiane (2hrs By Train, Included)

Day 12Vientiane

Day 13Departure Vientiane (5km – 15min)

From Imperial Majesty To Lush Landscapes: Beijing To Laos Exploration Tour

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Accommodation

12 night's accommodationStandard Hotel Category = Dongfang Hotel or similar 3*Standard Hotel Category = Kunming Wenhui Hotel or similar 3*Standard Hotel Category = James Jones Hotel or similar 3*Standard Hotel Category = Empark Grand Hotel or similar 3*Standard Hotel Category = Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar 3*Standard Hotel Category = Surestay Hotel or similar 3*

Meals

12 Breakfasts

Transport

Flight in economic class Beijing - Kunming (Day 4)Departure shared transfer from hotel to Vientiane Airport (Day 13)

Guide

Operated with English-speaking local guides during the activities (Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)

Others

German or French-speaking guides available at additional cost6 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)Shared air-conditioned transfers throughout the tourFast trains in 2nd class: Kunming - Pu'er (Day 5), Xishuangbanna - Luang Prabang (Day 8), Luang Prabang - Vientiane (Day 11)All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Temple of Heaven, Tian'an Men Square and Forbidden City visit (Day 2); Great Wall and Summer Palace visit (Day 3); Nakeli village visit and hike (Day 5); Nannuo Mountain hike and village of Dai minority (Day 6); Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Park, General Buddhist Temple and Gaozhuang night market visit (Day 7); full-day Luang Prabang tour (Day 9)Day 5 Pu'er:

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