Tour NANNING – XIAOSHAN QIONG ZHANWEI – TIEN HO TEMPLE CAMP
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
– Transportation: High-speed train & Car
High-speed train departure G3574: 20:15 – 21:45
High-speed train return G3583: 18:41 – 19:55
The program “Discovering Quy Chau” will take you to explore the rich history and diverse culture of Quy Chau province. Gain a deeper understanding and indulge in the homeland of Mao Dai wine – the most famous wine in China.
❖ Visit Le Ba – a World Natural Heritage site
❖ Explore Xiao Shi Kong – known as the “Nine-Tray Weir” of Quy Chau
❖ Visit Tien Ho Temple Camp – the largest Miao ethnic village in China
❖ Experience a journey of over 800km by high-speed train in China, with a segment reaching 350 km/h. Enjoy the comfortable ride while admiring the picturesque landscapes of China from the high-speed rail.
❖ Each group will be gifted a bottle of Mao Dai wine
❖ Each guest will receive a special small pillow
❖ No price increase for tours during Christmas and New Year 2024
❖ Guests over 60 years old will receive a direct discount of 600,000 VND/person.
DAY 1: HANOI – HUU NGHI QUAN – NANNING – LE BA (Meals: Lunch/Dinner)
- 04:30: The tour bus and guide will pick up the group at the designated meeting point (Unified Park – Main gate of Tran Nhan Tong Street) and depart for Lang Son. On the way, guests will have a break to have breakfast in Lang Son City.
- 08:00: The group arrives at the Huu Nghi Quan International Border Gate, completes the exit procedures for Vietnam, and enters China. Chinese bus and guide (speaking Vietnamese) will meet the group and depart for Bang Tuong town (18km from the border). Lunch will be served in Bang Tuong town. After lunch, the group departs for Nanning. The group arrives in Nanning and has dinner. Afterward, head to Nanning Railway Station to board the high-speed train G3574 departing at
- 20:15 for Le Ba (train schedule may vary). 21:45: The train arrives at Le Ba Station, known as one of the most beautiful places in China. There is a saying that if you want to see the water, go to Nine-Tray Weir; if you want to see the mountain, go to Zhangjiajie, and if you want to see both the water and the mountain, come to Le Ba. The tour bus and guide will pick up the group and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free time to explore and discover the ancient town of Le Ba at night.
- Overnight at the 4-star Crystal Snow World Hotel – BING SHUI XUE HOTEL in Le Ba.
DAY 2: LE BA – XIAO SHA KONG – TRAN VIEN (Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) 06:30: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. The group then visits Xiao Sha Kong:
- Xiao Sha Kong is named after a bridge with 7 arches built during the Qing Dynasty. The park has a length of 7 km, with Vat Long Dam Lake, Oanh Lake, La Nha waterfall, 68-tier waterfall, Phi Van waterfall, and more. Following the Thuy Shang River, guests explore the forest on water, experiencing the cool, comfortable atmosphere, and immersing themselves in nature rarely found elsewhere. 11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the group travels by car to Tran Vien town, stopping to visit the Museum of Non-Material Heritage in Van Coc ancient town. Continue to the ancient Tran Vien town:
- In the evening, guests take a leisurely stroll around the town. Known as one of China’s famous historical and cultural towns, also called the “Ancient Town of Taiji,” Tran Vien is surrounded by mountains and water, with breathtaking scenery. Tran Vien is like a painting, a picturesque landscape with a unique and elegant charm.
Guests can independently arrange a boat ride on the Vu Duong River to admire the beautiful and sparkling Tran Vien Ancient Town with its many colors from the lights of ancient houses along the riverbanks. Free time to explore and discover the ancient town of Tran Vien at night. Overnight at Yun Ting Hao He Homestay in Tran Vien, featuring beautiful ancient architecture.
DAY 3: TRAN VIEN – TIEN HE MIAO VILLAGE (Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
06:30: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- The group explores the ancient town with well-preserved architectural landmarks designated as national cultural focal points: Chuc Thanh Pagoda, Trung Nguyen Institute, Tu Duong Library, Van Tho Palace, and Lien Hoa Shrine. These structures reflect the harmonious coexistence of Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist cultures, creating a unique and separate yet intertwined cultural landscape. It’s a perfect combination of architectural art and natural scenery. 11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the group departs for Tien He Miao Village, the largest Miao ethnic village in China.
- Visit the Feng Yu Bridge with its 6 bridges, each offering a different view of Miao Village. Bridge number 5 provides a stunning panoramic view of the layered houses of the Miao people. 19:00: Dinner at a local restaurant.
- During dinner, guests enjoy a feast to learn about the life and customs of the Miao ethnic group, accompanied by traditional songs, red eggs as gifts, and Miao rice wine.
- Before or after dinner, guests can take an electric car to the Observation Platform to admire the sparkling lights emanating from the houses of Miao Village. Explore the ancient Gage Street with its alleys, mountain slopes, and have the opportunity to take photos with food stalls, souvenir shops, and, especially, shops renting Miao costumes.
- Guests can independently cover the cost of watching the “Tay Giang Beauty” performance. Overnight at a 5-star hotel, Miao Jie Hotel, or equivalent.
DAY 4: THIEN HO MIAO VILLAGE – NANNING (Meals: Breakfast//Lunch//Dinner)
- 6:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. The group explores Thien Ho Miao Village:
⮚ THIEN HO MIAO VILLAGE – The largest Miao village in China. Explore the primitive ethnic architecture, the stilt houses, the terraced fields of Miao, delve into the Miao village, and learn about the life and customs of the Miao people. During lunch, guests enjoy a feast of Miao dishes (toasting, gifting red eggs, and rice wine). In the afternoon, the group returns to Le Ba, continues on high-speed train G3583 departing at 6:41 PM to Nanning (reference train schedule). 7:55 PM: The train arrives at Nanning station. The guide and the vehicle pick up the group for dinner and then return to the hotel for check-in.
⮚ Guests are free to explore Nanning Everbright City at night, the longest entertainment street and food street in the city. You can watch ethnic performances and savor unique snacks from Guangxi and other regions, such as spicy snails from Liuzhou, Thien Tan baozi, Mongolian barbecue, Korean grilled chicken, Indian delights, etc.
⮚ If the whole group needs transportation in the evening, there is a fee of 50 CNY/person. Overnight at the hotel in Nanning.
DAY 5: NANNING – HUU NGHI QUAN – HANOI (Meals: Breakfast//Lunch)
- 6:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel, check-out. The guide and vehicle take guests shopping at the luxury brand shopping center Mix City in Nanning.
- 11:30 AM: Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the vehicle and guide depart for Huu Nghi Quan. The group completes the exit procedures for China and enters Vietnam.
- 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: After completing the entry procedures, the vehicle picks up the group to return to Hanoi. The group arrives at the initial meeting point (Thong Nhat Park Gate – Tran Nhan Tong Street), says goodbye, and looks forward to meeting again on future journeys.