Essence of Beijing & Asia Exploration

Temple of Heaven

Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)
Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)

Badaling Great Wall

Today you will be excited to visit the miraculous Great Wall. We choose the most well-preserved section, Badaling for you. You will not be disappointed as you will feel the 'greatness' in person when you are standing on the Great Wall and be touched when you are hearing the moving stories there. Then you will have a decent lunch in a nearby Sichuan restaurant. The next visit is the Sacred Way, which is a pass to the 13 Ming Emperors' Tombs. You can find many stone sculptures in the two sides along the Sacred Way. Each one has its story and emblem. The followed one is the Ding Tomb, the most famous one amoung the 13 Ming Tombs. On the way back to downtown, you will have an overview on the appearance of the Bird's Nest from outside. In the evening, we intend to leave the dinner on your own to explore the local flavor. (B+L)

Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)

Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)
Accommodation: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa (4 stars)

You will start from the Ba Dinh Square, which is in the city center of Hanoi. Here, you will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House as well as the Presidential Palace. After the visiting, you will have a better understanding of Vietnam's founding father, Ho Chi Minh. Nearby also stands the One Pillar Pagoda, which you can drop by. It's a unique designed architecture, like a blooming lotus. Afterwards, you will be guided to visit the Temple of Literature, which is a well-preserved Chinese style architecture built in the 11th century. It enshrines Confucius and some Confucian sages, where you could pray for heath, wealth and happiness. The last stop in the morning will be the Museum of Ethnology, where you could learn about the ethnic costumes, musical instruments, wedding and funeral items, as well as daily tools of various ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Today's lunch will be arranged in a local popular restaurant. After lunch, your guide will show you around the Old Quarter. In the center of the block is the Hoan Kiem Lake, where you could take a leisure walk and get relaxed. After that, you will be accompanied to enjoy the Water Puppet Show at a nearby theater, which will be a highlight of your Vietnam tour package. (B+L)


Accommodation: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa (4 stars)

After breakfast today, a private drive will take you to the Halong Pier to start the upcoming 1.5 days' Halong Bay cruise journey. Along the way, countless hills, crystal water and green trees forms a peaceful landscape painting, which will be a feast for the eyes. En route, we will stop at the Cua Van Fishing Village and take a kayak or sampan to tour around the village. For the rest of the day, you may enjoy the scenery or join in some entertainment activities onboard. (B+L+D)


Accommodation: Signature Cruise (4 stars) This morning is free for you to take in the karst landscape of the Halong Bay. The ship will berth at Halong Pier at around noon. After disembarking, your guide will escort you to the airport for your onward flight to Hue. Your Hue local guide will wait for you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. (Brunch)
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel (4 stars) In the morning, you will be guided to visit the Imperial City of Hue, which is the largest and most complete ancient architectural complex in Vietnam. Then take a boat down the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda, which has a history of over 400 years. Afterwards, with the company of your guide, you will stroll around the Mausoleum of Tu Duc and explore more imperial architectures at the Hue Royal Palace. The day's sightseeing will end with the prosperous Dong Ba Market, where you could feel the character and essence of Vietnam. (B+L)

Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel (4 stars) Today, we will drive to Hoi An. En route, we will stop at the Hai Van Pass, the Non Nuoc Beach, the Cham Museum as well as the Marble Mountains to appreciate the picturesque views and experience the special culture. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to check into the hotel in Hoi An.(B+L)

Accommodation: The Beach - Little Boutique Hoian (4 stars) After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to Hoi An Old Town, which used to be a prosperous trading port during 15th~19th century. Here you will appreciate a lot of Chinese and Japanese-style buildings, including Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Ancestral House, and Japanese Bridge. After that, you will also be escorted to take a boat down the Hoai River to visit an island village.(B+L)

Accommodation: The Beach - Little Boutique Hoian (4 stars) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Da Nang Airport to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will find your private local guide outside the baggage claim area and then be escorted to check into the hotel. After a short rest, your guide will lead you to visit some famous buildings in the city, including the pink-colored Tan Dinh Church, the Old Continental Hotel, the Opera House and the French-style City Hall.(B)

Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel (4 stars) Today, we will have a morning excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels to admire the underground military headquarter during the war time. Then return to the downtown area to visit the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, and the Central Post Office, which will provide you with a general idea of the country's past history. After that, you will have some free time to wander around the Dong Khoi Street to enjoy the local leisure life.(B+L)

Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel (4 stars) In the morning, a comfortable private drive will take you to My Tho Town to start the 1-day exploration of the Mekong River Delta. Upon arrival, you will be helped to board the boat and along the way, you could appreciate the picturesque natural sceneries. En route, the boat will stop at Ben Tre and you could go on shore to visit the local factories of coconut candies and rice paper. After the cruise, your guide will transfer you back to Can Tho City and help you check into a local hotel.(B+L)

Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho Resort (4 stars) This morning, you will be accompanied to feel the charm of the Cai Rang Floating Market as well as some villages by boat, which will be a unique experience. After that, a private drive will take you to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your onward flight to Siem Reap. Upon landing, your Siem Reap local guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Have a good rest and get prepared for your best private Cambodia tours. (B+L)

Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel (4 stars) Today's journey will start with the marvelous sunrise scenery over Angkor Wat. After that, you will be guided to the magnificent Angkor Thom and visit the Bayon Temple, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King inside. After finishing the visit there, we will proceed to another religious site, Ta Prohm Temple. Then climb up the Bakheng Hill and take in the beautiful sunset view at a temple on the top. At night, you will enjoy the wonderful Apsara Dinner Show.(B+L+D)


Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel (4 stars) After breakfast, you will be escorted to visit the Preah Khan Temple, which has a history of over 800 years and the Banteay Sreit Temple, which is one of the most important sites in Angkor. On the way there, we will pass by some local villages to appreciate the rural landscape. On the way back to downtown Siem Reap, we will have a stop at the Rolous Group, including Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong as well as the Orphanage School.(B+L)


Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel (4 stars) Your guide will escort you to tour a Khmer Village first and then accompany you to visit a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake by boat. When the visit is over, a private drive will take you to the airport to catch the flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will meet your local guide at the airport and then be accompanied to the local hotel.(B+L)


Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) We will start today's tour with the Royal Palace Museum, which is a good place to learn about Luang Prabang's history. Then you will be escorted to take a boat along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves. En route, we will stop by the Ban Xang Hai Village to taste local Lao-Lao wine. Then reverse the trip back to Luang Prabang and continue our journey to another local village called Ban Xang Khong. Today's tour will be concluded with Wat Mai and Wat Siphoutthabath, two grand temples nearby.(B+L)


Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) At 05:30, we will join the locals in the alms giving ceremony, a daily ritual in Luang Prabang for over 500 years. Then you will be guided to visit the nearby Phousi Market. Afterwards, return to the hotel to have breakfast. After breakfast, we will have an excursion to the minority villages named Ban Ouay and Ban Phanom. Then we will head to Khouang Si Waterfalls, which is very spectacular. After finishing the visit, we will get back to downtown area and your guide will show you around Wat Xieng Thong a renowned temple.(B+L)


Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will meet your local driver at the exit and then a comfortable drive will take you to the well selected local hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the surroundings. Thailand is a country of diversity with rich history, culture and nature beauty. With our specialty, your best Thailand tours will be full of memories. (B)

Accommodation: The Rim (4 stars) We will spend the whole day having fun at the Elephant Nature Park, which is a semi-wild sanctuary for abused and retired elephants. There are dozens of elephants and you will have a chance to get close to them, feed them and bathe them. Getting out of the park, your guide will transfer you back to the hotel in Chiang Mai.(B+L)


Accommodation: The Rim (4 stars) After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Waroros Market, which is an authentic local market selling local characteristics of goods, food and daily necessities. Then take a rickshaw to the Tha Phae Gate. Walk through the gate, you will enter in Chiang Mai Old City and your guide will take you to see the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh inside.
Then a private drive will take you to the airport. Upon touching down at the Bangkok Airport, you will meet your local guide outside the baggage claim and then be escorted to the hotel.(B+L)


Accommodation: Movenpick Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 (4 stars) After breakfast, we will set out to see the city's largest reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. After that, go across the street to visit the Grand Palace, a large scale ancient complex in downtown Bangkok. At the northeast corner of the palace locates Wat Phra Kaew, which is Thailand’s most famous temple.
Lunch will be served at a local popular restaurant. After lunch, continue to a waterside community, Khlong Bang Luang by boat and visit the Baan Silapin Artist’s House there. Afterwards, get back to downtown Bangkok and proceed to Wat Arun, which is also known as the Temple of Dawn.(B+L)

Accommodation: Movenpick Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 (4 stars) Today, we will have a 1-day tour to Ayutthaya and visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Srisanphet and the Muslim Quarter there. After the visiting, you will be escorted to take a luxurious cruise along Chao Phraya River back to Bangkok and have lunch onboard. You will be free for the rest of the day.(B+L)


Accommodation: Movenpick Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 (4 stars) At the appointed time, your guide will transfer you to theairport and see you off there. Wish you a nice journey home! (B)


B- Breakfast L- Lunch D- Dinner