China Tours, Yangtze River Cruising, Mekong River Cruises, Vietnam Tour, Cambodia Travel
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49 CHINA WITH VIETNAM & CAMBODIA EXPLORE HANOI Day 13. Shanghai, Hanoi. After breakfast this morning, enjoy some free time in Shanghai to explore this bustling city at your own pace. Tonight, board an evening flight to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. On arrival, be met by an APT representative and transferred to your beautiful hotel. Two Night Stay: Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. B Day 14. Hanoi, Freedom of Choice. Choose from a range of sightseeing activities today. Perhaps tour Bat Trang and enjoy a pottery wheel class. Or you may like to enjoy a foot massage at your hotel. Maybe embark on a walking tour of Hanoi and explore the interior of the Hanoi Opera House. Or a traditional water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre may be more your style. Other options include a visit to the home of a local artist, or a leisurely bicycle tour for a look into local life. This evening, we have selected five different but equally superb restaurants for you to choose from for dinner. BD EXPERIENCE HA LONG BAY Day 15. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Embark Ship. Travel by coach to Ha Long and embark your luxurious three-day cruise on the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay. Set sail among thousands of spectacular limestone islets. Enjoy lunch then visit Sung Sot Cave, a beautiful cave filled with stalactites and a Viet Cong hideout used during the Vietnam War. Two Night Stay: Ha Long Bay, The Au Co. BLD Day 16. Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay. Perhaps enjoy Tai Chi on the Sun Deck this morning. Later, visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by traditional bamboo boat. After lunch take a guided biking or walking excursion in the national park of Cat Ba Island. Tonight, perhaps try squid fishing with the crew. BLD Day 17. Ha Long Bay, Disembark Ship, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Delight in a traditional tea ceremony before returning to shore. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. BLD endangered Giant Pandas. Later, visit a local restaurant for an authentic hotpot lunch before transferring to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. This evening, choose from a Brazilian barbecue at Churrasco, a Western buffet at Azur or Chinese cuisine at Le Chinois. Two Night Stay: Xi'an, Sofitel Renmin Square. BLD Day 9. Xi'an, Terracotta Army, Freedom of Choice. Discover the attractions of Xi'an on a city tour, then travel out of the city to a clay factory where terracotta soldiers are still made today. Spend the afternoon at the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses and the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. Accompanied by a museum curator, you'll enjoy the opportunity to view the Terracotta Army from a lower viewing platform which is off-limits to the general public. In the evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty cultural performance and a dumpling dinner. Or, embark on a tour of the Muslim Quarter, including dinner at a local restaurant. BLD Day 10. Xi'an, Shanghai, Freedom of Choice. Transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai. On arrival, take the high-speed Maglev train into the heart of the city. After checking in to your hotel, choose from three restaurants in which to dine for dinner. Three Night Stay: Shanghai, Fairmont Peace Hotel. BLD THE COSMOPOLITAN CITY OF SHANGHAI Day 11. Shanghai. Be joined by a local guide for an orientation bus tour through the downtown area of Shanghai. Stop at the Oriental Pearl Tower and take an elevator to the viewing deck where you will delight in panoramic views of the city. Continue to a silk factory for an insight into the history of Chinese silk. Tonight, after dinner at your leisure, enjoy premium seating at an acrobatic show. BL Day 12. Shanghai, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps cruise the Huangpu River and explore Yu Garden, followed by a dim sum lunch. Or learn how to make Shanghai Dumplings during a cooking class. Your final option is a full day excursion to Jinxi. This evening, attend a Farewell Dinner at The Cathay Room in The Fairmont Peace Hotel, overlooking the Bund and the Huangpu River. BLD Embrace local Cambodian culture Meet friendly locals during your Mekong River cruise VIETNAM LAOS 2 Hanoi Ha Long Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Sa Dec Cai Be My Tho Coach Cruise Flight (included) No. of nights stay 7 RV AMALOTUS CAMBODIA 3 Siem Reap Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh Tan Chau Angkor Wat 2 Ha Long Bay Cruise 2 3 3 Beijing Shanghai Chongqing Yichang CHINA Xi'an Yangtze River Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer 4 2