10 Days Cross-border tour from Hekou to Ruili

Yunnan located in the southwest edge of China. It is a province border 3 countries Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. This trip connect the travelers from Vietnam to Myanmar via Yunnan. In Yunnan, we take you to see the marvelous Terrace Fields in Yuanyang are cultivated by Hanni people, 600-years old Confucius Temple, grand dwelling complex in Jianshui and Mongolian village in Tonghai, local life of Han people in the capital city --Kunming; the crystal waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled Cangshan Mount, enjoy hot spring in Tengchong and the tropical landscape, local Dai temple in Ruili.

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Day 1 Hekou Arrival - Yuanyang (-/-/D)

In the afternoon, you will across the border between Laocai (Vietnam )and Hekou (China).
After meeting with your Chinese guide at Hekou, then you will directly transfer to Yuanyang (4.5-5hrs )  t is located at 2000 meters above sea level and the entire mountains here are sculpted with terrace-field commonly called the ladder of the sky.
Check in your hotel after arrival.  Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at Yuanyang


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Day 2 Yuanyang (B/L/-)

Gets up early to enjoy the Sunrise view at Duoyi village to see the Terrance field.Spend your day outside in the villages giving you a unique opportunity to approach the villagers and see their special techniques of agriculture. Later stroll in the Shencun Market to see the locals dressed with their colorful folk costume do Shopping and bargaining at the market.
Afterward  move to visit Qingkou Hani Village where there is a small culture museum of Hanni people. Take a stroll around the village. In the later afternoon transfer to Tiger Mouth (Laohuzui) area to take picture of terrace fields under the sunset.  
Overnight at Yuanyang

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Day 3 Yuanyang -Jianshui (B/L/-)

Today, further driving to Jianshui (3.5-4hrs)which  enjoys the fame of being an ancient cultural city and important gateway.
Then take a tour of  Jianshui Confucius Temple (It was build in 1285AD. This complex including a main hall, two side-halls, three pavilions, four gates, five clan halls and eight memorial archways, all of which are kept in well. ) Then move to Jianxin Street  to visit Family Zhus Garden( It was build by Zhuchaoying and his brother in the late Qing Dynasty.With the well - arranged yards and well-furnished rooms and halls, the structure of the architecture can be described as ''streamlined'' it enjoys the fame ''the Daguan Garden at a Border Town''.)Finally stroll in the Old area of Jianshui to see the difference types of Old Wells in Jianshui and the Doufu workshop how to use the water for well to make the famous snack --Doufu.
Overnight at Jianshui

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Day 4 Jianshui -Kunming (B/L/-)

Today transfer  to visit Tuanshan Village ( is a nice village about 8 km to the west of Jianshui.The village has preserved a great number of ancient and traditional architectures. Most of the houses are made of clay walls and tile roofs)  and stop at Twin Dragon Bridge ( This stone bridge is well combination of science and art, and endowed as the first in Yunnan in terms of size and artistic value.)
Drive to Kunming ( 4.5hrs )which is the capital of Yunnan. On the way,stop at Xinmeng Village still inhabited by the descendants of Mongolian conquerors sent to Yunnan as part of the expeditionary army of Kubilai Khan some seven hundred year ago. Check in your hotel after arrival at Kunming.
Overnight at Kunming

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Day 5 Kunming-Dali (B/L/-)

After the breakfast , firstly transfer to discover Stone Forest The difference types of limestone of here is isolated, exquisite and beautiful, showing its unique charm. It became the member in the list of World Nature Heritage in June , 2007.)
After the tour, drive back to Kunming city(1.5-2hrs),  stroll around Kunming center --Flower and Bird Market (which is located in the Yongdao street area of the city center. It's a popular daily market for trading difference flowers, plants, pets and antiques, Jade articles , jewelry , ink stones , potteries , stone carving , fan and handcrafts. Here is one of the most alluring attractions in Kunming).  Then drop off at Kunming railway station for the high speed train to Dali (2hrs running time ) Upon arrival, transfer to check in hotel in Dali Old Town
Overnight on the Daku

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Day 6 Dali (B/L/-)

Firstly visit the morning market of Xizhou Town It’s known as a historical town, a classic Bai ethnic town to witness the Bai traditional architectures .Then enjoy the “Three-Course Tea  ceremony which is the traditional treating for Bai people to their honored guests.
Then take a cruise tour  in Erhai Lake you will enjoy the green Cangshan Mountain and the Three Pagodas from a far as well as lots of birds and seagulls flying over the lake. 
Finally discover the Dali Old Town. (It was set up in 1382 A.D during the Ming Dynasty as the capital of the Dali kingdom..There are well-preserved traditional houses of the Bai Ethnic Group people.
Overnight at Dali 

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Day 7 Dai- Tengchong (B/L/-)

Mornig departure from Dali and transfer to Tengchong (340km 4.5-5.5hrs ) Tengchong is located in the western edge of Yunnan province, 760km west of the provincial capital-Kunming. It is the well known hometown of oversea Chinese and the important trade center of Jade products as well as the provincial historical and cultural city. The city abound of hot springs and volcanoes.
After arrival , you will discover the Heshun Old Town is situated in 3km southwest of Tengchong city. Heshun in Chinese means harmony and peace. This charming old town is surrounded by a river and built along the slope of a hill with an area of 3km horizontally.In here, you’ll be mesmerized with many ornamental structures, which include archways, pavilions, lotus ponds, and marble balustrades.
Lunch en route , dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Tengchong

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Day 8 Tengchong (B/L/-)

In the morning ,visit the Rehai Hot Spring Park  It is  a park of groups of hot springs. The water of the hot spring contains rich and variety of minerals and the sulphur in it benefits people’s skin and body very much. Nowadays, it has changed into the must to visit palace of Tengchong.  
Later move to visit Volcanoes Geology Park Tengchong is a well known young volcanic and geothermal area in China. There is an old saying that "Nine out of ten mountains have no head." to describe the volcanoes there. It is a National Geology Park. The volcanic cluster here is known worldwide for its complete examples, large scale, intensive distribution and complete preservation. 
And Tengchong Beihai Wetland ( which was list on the  "China National Wetland Conservation List" in 1994 and is one of the 33 key conservation wetlands of China. The whole region is surrounded by mountains, and categorized into the eco system of plateau volcanic barrier lake. Come to the wetland, visitors will for sure experience the gorgeousness and mystical essence of the nature.
After the tour , transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight at Tengchong

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Day 9 Tengchong - Ruili

Morning transfer to Ruili. On the way, visit the Dai ethnic Village and Xuanfu Former Chieftain Office at Nandian. t is located at Zhedao Street of Zhedao town in Lianghe County, begun in the first year of emperor Xianfeng of Qing Dynasty in 1851. After continuous expansion in three generations of Chieftains, it was completed in the 24th year of the Republic of China (1935).
Then continue to the transfer to Ruili (3hrs)Ruili is bordered on three sides by Myanmar and is a large, prosperous border settlement. The import of gems, jade ware and jadeite from neighboring Myanmar have helped create China’s largest jewel market.
Check in your hotel after arrival. 
In the evening, walk around the Jade Market in Ruili
Lunch en route and dinner at local Chinese restaurant.
Overnight at Ruil

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Day 10 Ruili Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast,  you will transfer to the checkpoint at the border to entry in Myanmar