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Arrive in Kunming |
Arrive in Kunming.Transfer to hotel, if there's still time, you can tour around Kunming city.
-- Kunming is the capital of southwest China's Yunnan province, a primarily agricultural province of 45 million. Kunming has a population of five million and is located in one of the world's most geographically, ethnically, biologically and linguistically diverse regions. Situated at 1,900 meters (6,233ft) above sea level and 25° north of the Equator it has a rather unique and pleasant climate for a Chinese city.
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Visit the Western Hills,which lies in the Biji Mountain chain to the west of Kunming. It is visible from the eastern or northern banks of Dianchi Lake. Clouds and mist often hide the mountain sides, with their giant firs and pines and many ancient temples. TheDragon Gate in the Western Hills is close to the west shore of the Dianchi Lake. The elevation of the Dragon Gate is over 2,300 meters, 300 meters higher than the water surface of the Dianchi Lake. It consists of the Sanqing Temple and the Dragon Gate Grotto which was accomplished through 72 years of hard work (1781-1853). The 3rd March of lunar year is a festive time in the Western Hills, when it is considered the best time for Kunming residents to climb the mountains and look into the distance, to admire the spring flowers and appreciate the feeling of new life.
Then go to Yunnan Ethnic Villages. On the bank of Dianchi Lake to the southwest of Kunming, the Village is a window to show the cultures and customs of various ethnic groups of Yunnan.
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Kunming-Shilin-Mile |
You will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. There is a local saying: 'It is a waste of time not to visit the Stone Forest while visiting Kunming', which vividly expresses the deep love of the local people toward this world wonder. The quintessential karst landscape makes every tourist lost in wonder.
After the Stone Forest, you will drive to Mile City.
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--The Chaoyang Gateway Arch
Built in 1389Ad, it stands in the center of city as the symbol of this ancient military town in the southeast border and an emblem of Jianshui,a historic and cultural city. Its significance to Jianshui is the same as that of Tian' Anmen to Beijing.The Arch was built as the town's east gate tower (The Yinghui Gate). Through 600 years' vicissitude, the Chaoyang Gateway Arch is the only extant tower. Today, it is a public cultural center of Jianshui County.
--Zhu Family Garden
With a total area of 20k sqkm and a floor space of 5k sqkm, The grand complex is a typical local residence with distinctive features.As it was built by Zhu brothers in the late Qing Dynasty,it got the name "the Private Garden of the Zhu Family.
--Shuanglong Bridge(Twin Dragons) - 3km west of Jianshui, the 17-Arch Bridge arches across the confluence of the Lujiang River and the Tachong River. Although the 17 spans were built in different eras, they matched perfectly, with 3-storied pavilion sitting in the middle and 2 at the ends of the bridge. It is considered one of the beautifully built ancient bridge of the nation, and has been classified as an important cultural relic under provincial protection.
--Tuanshan VillageTuanshan Village - centries old,13km west of Jianshui City. Built in Qing Dynasty, regarded as the Gem of Chinese Civil Houses.Visiting Tuanshan Village is like travelling to another China. Small, cobbled lanes and old women with bound feet blend leave you with impressions of timelessness, art and architecture.
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Jianshui-Yuanyang |
In the morning, visit Jianshui Confucius Temple near Jianshui Ancient Town, then drive about half an hour to the Swallow Cave which is the largest cave in east Yunnan Province. You will walk into the end of the cave, then take the boat back to the entrance. A bare-handed rock climbing show up perilous cliffs can be seen everyday and is arranged by the administrative department. Every year, from August 8 to 18, the "Collection of Bird Nest" activity is staged.
Drive to Yuanyang in the afternoon. On arrival in Yuanyang, if you are lucky enough, you will enjoy the sunset of Laohuzui Hani Rice Terraces in Panzhihua Town. Visit the Mengnong Chieftain Palace and stay there in the late afternoon.
--Jianshui Confucius Temple
The biggest temple in Yunnan.Located near the north Gate of Jianshui. Its scale is second only to that of the Qufu Confucius temple in Shandong Province and is now one of the provincial historical relics.
--Jianshui Swallow Cave
Located in the 30km east of Jianshui, known as one of the biggest and most splendid cave in Asia, consisting of a dry cave ,a water cave and a 30,000sqkm natural forest ,with a total area of 100,000 sqkm. In spring and summer, thousands of swallows fly here from Malaysia,building nests and giving birth to and raising young swallows .Thus it is named "The Swallow Cave" .
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Enjoy the sunrise on DuoYiShu rice terraces. Visit and walk in the rice terraces and several traditional Hani and Yi villages, like Jingkou village. According to the day of your visit, attend a local Yi and Hani market. Sunset at Laohuzui rice terraces.
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Yuanyang-Hekou-Sapa |
After the formalities, you will enter Vietnam where your Vietnamese guide will wait for you and transfer to SaPa town.
Stunning trip up a winding road surrounded by steep mountains and terraced rice fields. Lunch at local restaurant. Leisure day to explore the rural hill tribe villages of the Hmong, Dzao and Dzay minorities in the spectacular landscape around Sapa. Overnight in Sa Pa.
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Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy the superb facilities of hotel and be ready for trekking in the afternoon. Lunch at local restaurant. Jeep to the rim of a deep valley.
Along the road you will see Hmong, Dzay and Dzao minority people dressed in their traditional costumes. 30-minute walk takes you over a rattan bridge to picturesque Ta Van village, home to all three minorities. Share their daily lives for a rare glimpse into their culture and customs.
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Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi |
Breakfast at hotel. Visitors to Ham Rong have chances to climb up the San May (Cloud Yard) to enjoy the panorama of Sapa Townlet, visit the orchid gardens with beautiful and colorful flowers. In addition, Ham Rong Mountain has numerous caves and stones in extraordinary shapes. Have lunch in local restaurant. Free time at leisure. Drive down hill to Lao Cai and catch the night train to Hanoi.
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Hanoi City Tour |
Pick up from the train. Have breakfast. Start of the tour journey visit by coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarter.
After that you take you to visit Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house- where Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969, then visit Ho Chi Minh’s museum, Where tourists will learn what he has done for Viet Nam and some other countries and learn all kinds of information about President Ho Chi Minh. The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda - a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.Then visit the Temple of Literature which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. Then take lunch at Local restaurant.
Afternoon, Free time for Shopping around Old Quarter: Hang Gai, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao streets, Trang Tien Plaza. Right here, you can find many kinds of Vietnamese traditional products like: silk, ceramic, lacquer wares. etc…Enjoy with water puppet show. Have dinner in local restaurant.
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Hanoi - Hai Phong |
Drive to Hai Phong, visit to the Cathedral, Garden theatre, Hang Kenh tapestry, Du Hang Pagoda and Kenh temple and then check-in at hotel in Hai Phong.
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Hai Phong - Halong Bay - Hai Phong - Hanoi |
Breakfast at the hotel. 08.30 leave hotel to Halong Bay. Take a boat trip on 4 hours to visit Halong Bay.
Visit the Halong Bay; discover the Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, 2 of the most beautiful caves of Halong Bay.
Then head to Halong Port for back Hanoi.
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Departure from Hanoi |
After breakfast, free time to transfer to airport for departure. End of Vietnam services.
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