Summary
Calling all adventure enthusiasts — this off-the-beaten-path, nearly two-week journey through China is the perfect way to dive into the heart of local life. Kick things off at the breathtaking Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang, then step back in time as you wander the thousand-year-old streets of Xizhou. Explore the hidden gems of Yunnan province, from Qing dynasty marvels near Jianshui to the jaw-dropping rice terraces of Yuanyang. Cross into Vietnam for a cultural deep dive with two immersive days in Sapa, before wrapping up your adventure in the buzzing streets of Hanoi. Two weeks, two countries, and endless unforgettable memories.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Chengdu
- Day 2
- Chengdu/Lijiang
- Day 3
- Lijiang
- Day 4
- Lijiang/Shaxi
- Day 5
- Shaxi/Dali
- Day 6
- Dali
- Day 7
- Dali/Kunming
- Day 8
- Kunming/Jianshui
- Day 9
- Jianshui/Yuanyang
- Day 10
- Yuanyang
- Day 11
- Yuanyang/Sa Pá
- Day 12
- Sa Pá
- Day 13
- Sa Pá/Hanoi
Countries (2): China, Vietnam
Travel Cities (5): Chengdu, Dali, Hanoi, Kunming, Sapa