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12 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
50 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Beijing, China
Vientiane, Laos
Itinerary
day 1Beijing
Welcome to China! Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. In the early evening, we’ll take a transfer to Wangfujing Street, a vibrant pedestrian avenue known for its lively atmosphere, numerous shops, and diverse restaurants. This will be a great opportunity to get acquainted with the city. Dinner will be included, followed by a return to the hotel.
Meals
Pork Loin, Chicken Kongbao, Sweet and sour pork, Sauteed duck breasts , Veal and oil, Sesame green beans, Eggplant with abalone sauce, Broccoli , Celery and Mushrooms with spicy sweet and sour soup, Rice, Fruit
day 2Beijing
day 3Beijing, Shanghai
day 4Shanghai
day 5Shanghai, Kunming
day 6Kunming
day 7Kunming, Luang Prabang
day 8Luang Prabang
day 9Luang Prabang
day 10Luang Prabang, VANG VIENG
day 11VANG VIENG, Vientiane
day 12Vientiane
What's Included
Accommodation
Pekin - Grand Concordia (4 Star Hotel)Pekin - Grand Mercure Beijing Central (4 Star Hotel)Luang Prabang - Meuangluang (3 Star Hotel)Vientiane - City Inn (3 Star Hotel)
Includes arrival transferBoat: Boat trip on the Mekong River to the Pak Ou CavesEvening transfer: Wangfujing street in Beijing, Sunset with drink includedFerry: Huangpu River in ShanghaiFunicular: Great Wall of China Mutianyu sectionHigh speed train: Beijing/Shanghai, Kunming-Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
Others
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Luang prabang, VientianeExcursion: Tricycle ride through the traditional neigborhood, Great Wall of China Mutianyu section, Stone Forest, Pak Ou Caves, Living Land Farm, Laos Buffalo Dairy and Kuang Si Waterfalls, Hmong village of Ban Phathao, Elephant CaveExperiences: Rural life on a farm in rice fields and caring for buffaloes, Traditional Baci Ceremony, One-and-a-half-hour trek visiting rural villages and rice fieldsTicket admission: The Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace in Beijing, Great Wall of China Mutianyu section, Yuyuan Garden, Stone Forest, Yuantong Temple, Royal Palace (National Museum), Wat Mai Temple, Temple of the Golden City (Wat Xieng Thong), Pak Ou Caves, Living Land Farm, Laos Buffalo Dairy and Kuang Si Waterfalls, Elephant Cave, Angel Cave (Tham Nang Faa), Phat That Luang Temple, Wat Sisaket Temple, Wat Phra Keo Temple, and COPE Visitor CentreFlights included: Shanghai-Kunming, Vientiane-Pakse
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