Beijing<- ->Luang Prabang (EBP)

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Overview

45 days between Beijing and Luang Prabang or vice versa...

Experience the many faces of China on this cross cultural journey from Beijing to the gorgeous Laotian town of Luang Prabang. Although this trip packs in all the cultural highlights of the region, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the imperial city of Chende and the Terracotta Warriors, it will particularly appeal to those who thrive on amazing scenery. You'll explore the mountain reserve of Wudang Shan, backdrop to Ang Lee’s ‘Crouching Tiger’ film, see Pandas in Chengdu, take a Yangtze River Cruise, visit the gorgeous town of Lijiang with its minority cultures and stay in Dali. Once reaching Kunming, Yunnan’s laid-back capital, you’ll overland through the mountains and jungles of southern China before crossing the border into Laos.There’s options to raft, kayak and trek in Nam Tha National Park before reaching Luang Prabang, where you’ll see saffron – robed monks gathering alms each morning and be able to explore the colonial, atmospheric streets.

 
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  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Moderate
  • Physical Challenge Everyday Activities

FactfileTour Code: EBP

  • Vehicle: Overland expedition vehicle, Chinese ferry cruise boat and train.
  • Accommodation: Mixed hotels from 4 star to small guesthouses, 2 nights on a local ferry, camping and bushcamping (10% camping, 90% hotels).
  • Route: Beijing to Luang Prabang or vice versa...
  • Crew: 2 Dragoman crew and 1 Chinese crew
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

China

  • Guided visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing

  • Explore the Imperial city of Chengde, summer home to the Emperor's family

  • Explore the awe inspiring Great Wall of China at Jinshanling.

  • 2 nights to explore Datong's Hanging Monastery and the stunning Yungang Caves

  • Journey through the remarkable industrial heartland of the north, the powerhouse of modern China

  • Visit temples in the area known as the Taihuai Temple Cluster.  There are many opportunities for Hiking in the area.

  • Pingyao old town.

  • wander around the Black Dragon temple

  • Visit the Revolution museum and Headquarters site.

  • Luxury in Xi'an: civilisation, a great hotel and guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors

  • Luxury in Xi'an: civilisation, a great hotel and guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors

  • Visit the mountain reserve of Wudang Shan - the backdrop to Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'

  • The cruise visits the main sites of the Three Gorges & new Yangtze Dam

  • Side trip to see the amazing sleeping Buddha in the Dazu Caves

  • Visit to the Giant Panda breeding centre in Chengdu

  • Da Fo Buddha.

  • Time for sightseeing in the lakeside town of Dali, home to the minority Bai people

  • Explore the maze of limestone pinnacles in the Stone Forest

Laos

  • Cross the border into Laos and relax in peaceful Luang Nam Tha

  • Enjoy the tranquility of beautiful colonial city Luang Prabang

  • Acrobat show, Beijing

  • Beijing Opera, Beijing

  • Beijing Zoo (including Aquarium), Beijing

  • Hutong cycle tour.

  • Lama Temple.

  • Summer Palace.

  • Temple of Heaven.

  • Bike hire in Pingyao.

  • Shuanglin temple.

  • Bell and Drum towers, Xian

  • Folk house, Xian

  • Great Mosque, Xian

  • Shaanxi History Museum, Xian

  • Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian

  • Bicycle rental on city wall, Xian

  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian

  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian

  • Bicycle rental on city wall, Xian

  • Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian

  • Great Mosque, Xian

  • Folk house, Xian

  • Visit to the early Ming temple complex Zixiao Gong, the Purple Cloud Palace

  • Trek up the Tianzu Peak to visit the Taoist martial arts school and numerous temples on Wudang Shan

  • Cultural show and Sichuan opera.

  • Wenshu Monastery.

  • People's Park.

  • Ferry trip down the river to see the huge Dafo Buddha in Leshan

  • Day trek up the lush mountain of Emei Shan, one of the most important pilgrimage treks in China

  • Learn about local Naxi culture and the shamanistic Dongba religion

  • Overnight stay in Yunnan's laid back capital, Kunming

  • Time for optional rafting, kayaking and trekking in Nam Ha National Park

  • Wat Xieng Thong.

  • Mt Phousi.

  • Cooking Demonstration.

  • National Museum.

  • Royal Theatre.

  • National Museum.

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