China & Vietnam: The Great Wall to Ho Chi Minh

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening followed by an orientation walk with your CEO in the area of Beijing near the joining hotel. There will be an optional group dinner afterwards at a local restaurant.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Visit the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Use free time to explore the Hutongs (historic narrow streets and alleys) or The Temple of Heaven, the Drum and Bell Tower, Lama Temple, or Summer Palace.

Transport: Beijing - Beijing
Event: Führung auf dem Platz des Himmlischen Friedens
Freizeit: Beijing
Event: Besuch der Verbotenen Stadt (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Optionale Ausflüge:
Wanderung durch die Hutongs (**)
Besuch im Himmelstempel (**)
Besuch des Lamatempels (**)
Besichtige den Trommel-und Glockenturm (**)
Sommerpalast (**)

Travel north to the Great Wall, one of the most iconic sights in all of China. Spend the better part of the day exploring and taking photos, soaking in the atmosphere.

Transport: Beijing - Mutianyu (2.0h)
Transport: Mutianyu - Beijing (2.0h)
Event: Besuch an der Chinesischen Mauer in Mutianyu (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Optionale Ausflüge:
Toboggan at Great Wall (**)
Seilbahn auf der Großen Mauer (**)

In the morning catch a bullet train from Beijing to vibrant Xi'an. After settling in at your hotel go on an orientation walk with your CEO and visit points of interest around the city like the bustling Muslim Quarter. Known as one of Xi'an's most fascinating areas, you will pass the lovely and unusual Great Mosque and wander by food stalls with some of the best street eats in China.

Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (1.0h)
Transport: Beijing - Xi'an
Event: Besuch des Muslimischen Viertels (1.0h)
Unterkunft: HNA Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Die große Moschee (**)

Visit one of China's greatest archaeological treasures-the Terracotta Warriors. This evening, opt for a dumpling banquet with your CEO and group. (M)

Event: Führung bei den Terrakotta-Kriegern (3.0h)
Event: Local Family Lunch Xi'an (1.0h)
Freizeit: Xi'an
Transport: Xi'an - Xi'an
Unterkunft: HNA Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besichtigung der Großen Wildganspagode (**)
Radtour auf der Stadtmauer von Xi'an (**)
The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Banquet (**)
Südtor der Xi'an Stadtmauer (**)

Spend a free morning in Xi'An then board a bullet train in the afternoon to Chengdu. After getting settled at the hotel, join an orientation walk around the city. In the evening sit down for a Hotpot dinner with the group. (A)

Transport: Xi'an - Chengdu (3.5h)
Unterkunft: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel

Enjoy a morning visit to see pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Witness the conservation efforts being made to save this endearing species. Afterwards, take time for lunch on your own before your CEO will take the group to People's Park by metro for an orientation walk. End the walk in Tianfu Square, located in the city centre of Chengdu. Take the metro back to the hotel before an optional group dinner in the evening.

Event: People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit
Event: Riesenpanda-Aufzuchtstation (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel

Spend the morning free in the bustling city of Chengdu. Opt to visit the Wenshu Monastery or Kuanzhai Alley. Take an afternoon flight from Chengdu to Lijiang.

Freizeit: Chengdu
Freizeit: Chengdu
Transport: Chengdu - Lijiang (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Lijiang Wangfu Hotel

After a morning orientation walk of Lijiang, visit the the Black dragon Pool and the spectacular views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain above the marble bridge. Upon finishing the tour, opt to head to Lijiang Old town to and explore the must see spots like The Giant Water Wheel, Wangu Tower and Lion Hill. Then enjoy a free evening. Opt to visit the Mufu Museum or grab dinner with your group.

Event: Besuch der Altstadt von Lijiang
Event: Schwarzer-Drachenteich-Park
Freizeit: Lijiang
Unterkunft: Lijiang Wangfu Hotel

Drive to Shaxi Old Town first thing this morning and head out for a walking tour of this ancient, medieval town full of Buddhist culture. Visit the iconic spots of the town like the Old Market Square, the Old Theater, and Yujin Bridge. This afternoon, enjoy free time in this beautiful town. Opt to visit the Xingjiao Temple or the Ouyang Courtyard.

Event: Rundgang durch Shaxi (4.0h)
Freizeit: Shaxi
Transport: Lijiang - Shaxi (1.75h)
Unterkunft: Aoding Guesthouse

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besichtigung des Tempels Xingjiao (**)
Ouyang Courtyard (**)

We head to the next town this morning, the thousand year old village of Xizhou Old Town. Explore the well preserved architecture with a tour led by your CEO. Then after a bit of free time in Xizhou, drive to Dali. Head out for an orientation walk and to Dali Old Town. Join your group and CEO for dinner together at a local restaurant. On the way back to the hotel, admire the lanterns that light up this beautiful town at night. (A)

Event: Besuch der Altstadt von Dali
Transport: Shaxi - Xizhou (2.0h)
Event: Xizhou Old Town
Transport: Xizhou - Dali (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Nanguo Yuyuan Hotel

This beautiful lakeside town is yours to do as you wish today! Opt to explore the Old Town, cycle around Dali town or Lake Erhai. Maybe visit the National Geological park of Cangshan Mountain on a hike or on the cable car. A local favorite is the Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Temple or you could learn the art of traditional Tie-Dying by the local Bai people. With so many options, the choice is yours!

Freizeit: Dali
Unterkunft: Nanguo Yuyuan Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Drei Pagoden des Chongsheng-Tempels (**)
Erhai Lake Bike Tour (**)

Together we'll catch a morning train to Kunming, known as one of China's best natural phenomenons with all its waterfalls, lakes and karst formations. After an orientation walk of the town, opt to head to lunch to try the famous local rice noodle dish. This afternoon, visit the jaw dropping Kunming Flower Market. Then head to the Green Lake (Cuihu) Park where not only will you see your first glimpse of this karst mountain, lake filled town, but you'll also witness locals dancing, singing and playing instruments during their leisure time.

Transport: Dali - Kunming
Event: Kunming Flower Market
Event: Ausflug in den Green Lake Park (1.0h)
Unterkunft: King World International Hotel

China explorations await and its off to Jianshui. After an orientation walk, take an tour of the city. Visit the Xianghui Bridge, the Xianghui old train station, the Double Dragon Bridge, the Chaoyan Tower and the Zhu's Family Garden. Then enjoy a free evening. (A)

Event: Jianshui City Tour
Transport: Kunming - Jianshui (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Jianshui Hotel

Start the day with a tofu workshop and watch how the locals make this popular dish. Afterwards, drive toward Yuanyang to visit the impressive Yuanyang Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and see the sunshine reflect off the carved out mountainside. We'll spend the day exploring this huge rice terrace from different viewpoints and do some gentle hiking through the greenery. This place is special to visit. In a country often associated with bustling, crowded and noisy cities, this picturesque and peaceful landscape will transport you to a whole new side of China.

Event: Yuanyang Rice Terrace
Event: Jianshui Tofu Workshop
Unterkunft: Shengcun Yunti Hotel

Opt to rise early, and we recommend you do, to see the sun rise over the beautiful and peaceful Duoyishu Scenic Area. Take a short hike to the Pugao Old Village and see the local way of living. In the afternoon, we'll head to the main scenic area of the rice terrace with a chance to catch an epic sunset scene and meet some locals living in the field. Walk through Quan Fuzhuang to Bada platform and admire the incredible view.

Event: Yuanyang Rice Terrace
Event: Bada Platform
Unterkunft: Shengcun Yunti Hotel

Say goodbye to China this morning and drive to Hekou Border to cross into Vietnam. Your Chinese CEO will help you get to immigration but will stay in China. You'll meet your new Vietnamese CEO once you cross through customs. After arrival into Vietnam drive to the beautiful mountain region of Sapa. The first stop is at the Hmong Batik House for a painting experience with the local indigenous group, the Hmong people. Then we'll sit down together for an authentic and rustic hotpot dinner, a specialty of the Sapa regional cuisine. (A)

Event: Hmong Batik Workshop
Event: Hekou Border Crossing
Transport: Lào Cai - Sa Pá (0.75h)
Transport: Yuanyang - Hekou
Unterkunft: Sapa Village Hotel

With mountainside covered in lush green rice terraces, picturesque villages tucked away in the hills and a rich culture unique to this region, Sapa is a must visit, off the beaten path part of Vietnam. Today, spend half a day trekking some of the best trails of the country. Hike through local villages, rice terraces and tea plantation. We'll stop part way on the trek to eat lunch at a local restaurant. After finishing the trek, head back to your hotel for the evening. (F) (M)

Event: Sapa Half-Day Trekking Tour (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Sapa Village Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll depart from Sapa this morning and drive to the bustling city of Hanoi. After a long drive, we'll leave our bags at the hotel and have lunch at Koto Restaurant, which supports a vocational training program for at-risk youth. Then it's time to explore Hanoi and what better way than on the front of a cyclo. Have a seat as you zoom through Hanoi's lively Old Quarter. After the tour, enjoy free time in the city before meeting together to start the next portion of your trip. (F) (M)

Transport: Sa Pá - Hanoi (4.0h)
Event: Lunch at Koto Restaurant
Event: Cyclo-Tour durch Hanoi
Unterkunft: Chalcedony Hotel

Erlebe eine Bootsfahrt durch die Halong-Bucht, besichtige eine Höhle und genieße einen tollen Ausblick über die Insel. Genieße Fisch und Meeresfrüchte zum Mittag- und Abendessen. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (4.0h)
Transport: Ha Long - Ha Long
Event: Bootsausflug in der Halong-Bucht mit Übernachtung
Unterkunft: Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat

Optionaler Ausflug:
Kajakfahren (**)

Bootsfahrt zurück zum Hafen und Weiterfahrt mit dem privaten Minibus nach Hanoi. Genieße die Zeit in der Stadt, bevor es mit dem Nachtzug nach Hue geht. (F) (M)

Transport: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (3.0h)
Freizeit: Hanoi
Transport: Hanoi - Hue (13.0h)

Optionaler Ausflug:
Hanoi Food-Kulturtour (**)

Geführte Besichtigung von Kaiserlicher Zitadelle, Kaisergräbern und Tien-Mu-Pagode. Optionale Motorrad-Tour durch die Umgebung.

Event: Besuch in der Tien-Mu-Pagode
Event: Besichtigung der kaiserlichen Zitadelle
Event: Besuch der Kaisergräber
Unterkunft: Asia Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Motorradtour in Hue (**)

Überquere den malerischen Hai-Van-Pass. Während deiner zweieinhalb Tage in Hoi An kannst du die zahlreichen Möglichkeiten ausnutzen, die dir die Stadt bietet. Du kannst einen Kochkurs besuchen, eine Flussfahrt machen, radfahren, am Strand liegen, die berühmten Schneidereien aufsuchen oder die Ruinen My Sons besichtigen. (F)

Transport: Hue - Hoi An (4.0h)
Freizeit: Hoi An
Unterkunft: Uptown Hoi An Hotel

Verbringe zwei ganze Tage damit, alles zu entdecken, was Hoi An zu bieten hat. Tauche in die Kultur ein, hänge am Strand ab oder lasse dir in einem der zahlreichen Kleidergeschäfte der Stadt schicke Stücke auf den Leib schneidern. Im von G Adventures unterstützten Oodles of Noodles Projekt wird dir gezeigt, wie man Nudeln macht, bevor du mit einer lokalen Mahlzeit verwöhnt wirst. (F) (M)

Event: Oodles of Noodles: Vorstellung und Mittagessen (2.0h)
Freizeit: Hoi An
Unterkunft: Uptown Hoi An Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Fahrradverleih (**)
Schneidergeschäfte (**)
Thu Bon River Boat Trip (**)
Stadtspaziergang durch Hoi An (**)
Ausflug nach My Son (**)

Verbringe einen Tag zur freien Verfügung damit, alles zu entdecken, was Hoi An zu bieten hat. (F)

Freizeit: Hoi An
Unterkunft: Uptown Hoi An Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Thu Bon River Boat Trip (**)
Ausflug nach My Son (**)
Kochkurs in Hoi An (**)

Flug von Hoi An nach Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt. Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um diese belebte Stadt zu erkunden. (F)

Transport: Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Amory Hotel

Genieße eine geführte Besichtigung der Tunnel von Cu Chi und erfahre mehr über den Vietnamkrieg. Nutze am Nachmittag die Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um die riesige Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt zu erkunden. (F)

Event: Führung durch die Cu Chi Tunnel
Freizeit: Ho Chi Minh City
Unterkunft: Amory Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Ben-Thanh-Markt (**)
Besuch in Cholon (**)
Besuch in der Thien-Hau-Pagode (**)
Besuch im Wasserpark Dam Sen (**)
Besichtigung der Giac Vien Pagode (**)
Besuch des Wiedervereinigungspalastes (**)
Besuch im Kriegsopfermuseum (**)

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. (F)

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(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)