China 22 Tage China & Vietnam: Chengdu to Ho Chi Minh Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

What do you get when you mix China’s hidden backroads with the best of Vietnam? An epic three-week overland adventure like no other. Journey from the breathtaking natural and cultural wonders of China’s Yunnan province, cross the border into Vietnam, and head all the way south to the bustling hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Starting in Chengdu, you’ll explore gems like Lijiang, Dali, Shaxi, and Jianshui, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, history, and stunning landscapes. Then, Vietnam takes the stage as you embark on an unforgettable journey from the north to the south, ticking off all the must-see highlights. It’s the ultimate cultural deep dive across two incredible countries.

• Lijiang Old Town Visit

• Black Dragon Pool Park

• Shaxi Walking Tour

• Xizhou Old Town walking tour

• Jianshui City Tour

• Tofu Workshop

• Gentle Hiking in Yuanyang Rice Terraces

• Sapa 1-day Trekking Tour

• Hanoi Cyclo Tour

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Späteste Anreise bis: 13:00 Uhr
Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Chengdu

Welcome to China! Arrive at the starting hotel by 3:00 pm to join your group and CEO for a Welcome Meeting. Then head out to visit the People’s Park & Tianfu Square then opt to join your group for an optional dinner together.

Event: People’s Park & Tianfu Square Visit
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel

2. Tag Chengdu / Lijiang

Spend the morning free in Chengdu. Opt to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center, visit the Wenshu Monastery or Kuanzhai Alley. Take an afternoon flight from Chengdu to Lijiang.

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

Optionaler Ausflug:
Riesenpanda-Aufzuchtstation (**)

3. Tag Lijiang

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

4. Tag Lijiang / Shaxi

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: Shaxi One Tree House

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

5. Tag Shaxi / Dali

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)

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

6. Tag Dali

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 (**)

7. Tag Dali / Kunming

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: FOSTIANO

8. Tag Kunming / Jianshui

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

9. Tag Jianshui / Yuanyang

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

10. Tag Yuanyang

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: Bada Platform
Unterkunft: Shengcun Yunti Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Yuanyang Rice Terrace (**)

11. Tag Yuanyang / Sa Pá

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)

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

12. Tag Sa Pá

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

13. Tag Sa Pá / Hanoi

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. 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: Cyclo-Tour durch Hanoi
Unterkunft: Chalcedony Hotel

14. Tag Hanoi / Ha Long

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 (**)

15. Tag Ha Long / Hue

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 (**)

16. Tag Hue

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 (**)

17. Tag Hue / Hoi An

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

18. Tag Hoi An

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 (**)

19. Tag Hoi An

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 (**)

20. Tag Hoi An / Ho Chi Minh City

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

21. Tag Ho Chi Minh City

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

22. Tag Ho Chi Minh City

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. (F)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

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

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

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Oodles of Noodles: Vorstellung und Mittagessen, Hoi An
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Hands-On-Moment: Hmong Batik Workshop, Ta Van
Dein Discover-Moment: Hoi An. People’s Park & Tianfu Square Visit in Chengdu. Lijiang Old Town Visit. Black Dragon Pool Park. Shaxi Walking Tour. Dali Old Town. Dali Xizhou Old Town walking tour. Jianshui City Tour. Tofu Workshop. Gentle hiking in Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Sapa 1-day Trekking Tour. Hanoi Cyclo Tour.Halong Bay caves entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (19 nts), Halong Bay Junk Boat (1nt), Overnight train (1nt)
Transport: Train, private vehicle, walking, plane, metro, boat, cyclo.
Mahlzeiten: 10 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

14.01.2028 -29.12.2028 EUR 809

Gruppengröße: Max 16, avg 14