11 Days Vietnam Highlights Tour with Beijing Culture and Food Exploration

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Welcome to Saigon!

Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.

Note: if your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we'll recommend one of our suggested activities like a night cyclo tour with dinner at Saigon Princess Cruise, or having a half-day cooking class, or street food experience tour by sidebar.

Overnight in Saigon

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So after breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a great day tour of Saigon!

First is the Reunification Palace, an iconic landmark with modernist architecture that fuses European and Vietnamese elements and is a notable site in the Vietnam War. Next, discover the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a magnificent example of French colonial-style architecture. Later, we'll stop by the Central Post Office, a beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel as well.

And we can have lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying the flavors of Southern Vietnamese food. Then we'll explore Vietnamese wartime history with a visit to the War Remnants Museum. This extraordinary and profoundly affecting museum is not to be missed!

At last, we will get to Ben Thanh Market, where you can shop for souvenirs and native products. With a local guide, you'll discover Vietnam's rich tapestry of history, culture, and lifestyles. The evening is your own time to explore Saigon freely or just relax in the hotel.

Overnight in Saigon

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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and take your time. Depending on your flight schedule, it's a nice way to buy souvenirs or to experience the local culture one last time.

After that, you will be taken to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to fly to Da Nang. No worries, at Da Nang International Airport, our guide will be waiting with a warm smile to greet you and take you to the hotel in Hoi An for about an hour's drive.

Overnight in Hoi An

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Following a lovely breakfast at the hotel, you'll have an entire day to explore Hoi An Ancient Town near the coastline at your own pace, famous for its preserved blend of architectural styles from several cultural influences.

You may find the need to stop at the following highlights: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky House - an old traditional architecture, Hoi An Market - one of the local markets with craftwork and street food stalls.

At night, colorful lanterns light up streets, bringing Hoi An to life.

When it comes to dinner, you can eat whatever you want! You could explore Hoi An's bustling street food scene, or opt to dine at one of its numerous cozy restaurants. It's a beautiful way to close out your day in this magical town!

Overnight in Hoi An

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After breakfast, take your time and enjoy a leisurely morning in Hoi An. Depending on your flight schedule, it's a good way to buy souvenirs or experience local culture one last time.

Then we'll take you to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Hanoi. Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, our guide will be waiting for you with a smile, and escort you to the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi

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After breakfast, get ready for a fantastic day exploring the rich history and culture of Hanoi! Our tour guide will meet you and then we'll start our adventure!

In the morning, we will travel to the Ho Chi Minh complex to see the Mausoleum, the Museum, and the lovely One Pillar Pagoda. This very special place. Next up is the Temple of Literature, home to Vietnam's first national university.

After all that exploring, we'll enjoy a delicious traditional Hanoian lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll get out and explore the busy Old Quarter on a fun cyclo tour to feel the energy of the city in action.

As the sun sets, we will go on a Hanoi night street food tour to taste all delicious local specialties. Ending this memorable day around the hour, we happily drive you back to the hotel, with your heart full of memories!

Overnight in Hanoi

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Today we will go on a breathtaking visit to Halong Bay! It's about a 3-hour drive, so you can kick back and enjoy the views. We'll arrive at the harbor around noon, where we board a cruise for an unforgettable full-day and night tour.

As you board, you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink. Afterward, we'll have a fantastic fresh seafood lunch on board, and then sail further into the emerald waters, passing those famous limestone karsts—it's simply amazing!

In the afternoon, you can bathe in the bay, kayak around, or visit some breathtaking caves. As the evening comes, we are going to have a delicious dinner on board and then enjoy squid fishing or stargazing in the starry night sky. It's going to be a night full of magic!

Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise

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Good morning! Let's start the day by watching the sunrise over the stunning Halong Bay—it's a truly magical way to begin the day. After a light breakfast, head to visit a local fishing village. Then you'll have one last brunch on the cruise.

Next, we're going back to Hanoi, which takes about 3 hours. Once we make it back to Hanoi, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the late afternoon, we take you over to Noi Bai International Airport to board your flight to Beijing. Don't be concerned, when you arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport, our guide will be waiting with a beaming smile to meet and transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight in Beijing

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After your delicious breakfast, be prepared for an amazing day exploring Beijing's imperial history! Our tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby, ready to begin our adventure.

We'll have a full-day trip to the Forbidden City, which is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture and one of the largest and most intact ancient wooden structures in the world. You'll get to learn about the fascinating history of China's emperors and visit where they once lived.

And when you see the sunset, we will end our day with a classic Peking Duck dinner — a highlight of Beijing cuisine, you don't want to miss!

Overnight in Beijing

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Alright, today's the day of the famous Great Wall of China. Our tour guide will be at the lobby to meet you and then head to the Mutianyu Great Wall—at 5,400 meters, it is the longest Great Wall in China. You'll love it!

Lunch will be at a local restaurant right near the wall. After a short break, continue exploring other parts of the Great Wall in the afternoon.

We'll head back to Beijing in the late afternoon, so you'll have some time to relax or explore the city more.

Overnight in Beijing

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Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, check out and take some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Beijing before we move on!

In the afternoon or evening, arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport for your departure flight home or onward journey.

Tour service ends here. We hope you've made wonderful memories during your time with us, and we can't wait to see you again on your future travels!

Note: If you're planning to extend your stay in China and Vietnam or continue exploring the Indochina region, such as Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, or Myanmar, please feel free to let us know; we are experts in all these destinations.