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Beijing to Bangkok Overview

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      USD $4,800
      CAD $4,830
      AUD $4,670
      EUR €3,740
      GBP £2,910
      NZD $5,985
      ZAR R37,315
      CHF FR4,330
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      USD $1,620
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      USD $6,420*
      CAD $6,403*
      AUD $6,220*
      EUR €4,870*
      GBP £3,898*
      NZD $7,929*
      ZAR R48,582*
      CHF FR5,611*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

See Angkor Wat, explore China and visit Thailand on a huge tour of Asia.

From Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City to the reclining Buddha in Bangkok, this two-month long adventure will take you through the heart of China before crossing into some of South-East Asia’s most welcoming countries: Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. Visit star attractions, such as the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an in China, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia - but also discover hidden gems away from the main tourist trail. Learn about local Naxi culture in the southern Chinese town of Lijiang and overland through the remote Isan region in Thailand.

  • Experience the chaos of bustling Bangkok
  • Travel to Cambodia’s remarkable Angkor Wat
  • Discover remote sections of the Great Wall of China
  • Visit Luang Prabang’s beautiful temples

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Beijing to Bangkok Summary

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Days 1-2 Beijing

Beijing has a long and colourful history and this rapidly modernising city is an amazing whirl of ancient sites, modern buildings, bicycles, people, shops and eateries.

Days 3-4 Chengde

Sitting pretty in the mountains, Chengde is a breath of fresh air, especially the enchanting Mountain Resort which is a former royal summer residence.

Day 5 Jinshanling

Jinshanling is a mountainous area with an attractive section of the Great Wall, which zigzags up the steep terrain and straddles peaks like a suspension bridge.

Days 6-7 Datong

Bordering Inner Mongolia, Datong is a coal rich city that founded in 200BC and is the gateway to the incredible Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery.

Days 8-9 Wutai Shan

Wutai Shan is also called 'Five Plateau Mountain', and is home to the Bodhisattva of wisdom and harbours some of China's most sacred monasteries and temples.

Days 10-11 Pingyao

Walking through the beautifully preserved streets of Pingyao is like stepping back into Imperial China with red lanterns lighting streets, imposing city walls and traditional buildings at every turn.

Day 12 Lijiashan

With cave dwellings adorning the hills around Lijiashan, this fascinating town is a definite highlight of any trip to China.

Days 13-14 Yan'an

Yan'An was where Mao's Long March ended in 1935, and was the Communist Party's base until 1948 - it's also filled with cultural sites and nature to enjoy.

Days 15-18 Xi'an

As the start of the ancient trading route the Silk Road and an imperial centre for 2,000 years, Xi'an has a fascinating history and rich cultural sites to discover.

Days 19-20 Wudang Shan

The stunning Wudang Shan Mountains are an important Taoist site full of monasteries and is home to a number of prominent schools of martial arts. Xiang Fan is within the farming and textiles area of China and close to a number of important temples and cultural sites.

Days 21-22 Yichang

Located on the Yangzi River, Yichang is an important trading town and has been the site of many historic battles due to its strategic location.

Days 23-25 Yangtze River Cruise

Named after the site of an ancient ferry crossing, the Yangzi River flows for 6,418 km and winds through a diverse range of China's landscapes.

Day 26 Dazu

Dazu's incredible sculptures and carvings are a fantastic sight to behold. They number in the tens of thousands and depict Taoist, Buddhist and Confuscian iconography.

Days 27-28 Chengdu

Chengdu has plenty of traditional flavour with its famous tea houses, numerous markets and as the home of Sichuan cuisine, known the world over for its spiciness.

Days 29-30 Leshan/Emei Shan

Home to the world's largest outdoor Buddha, which took 90 years to carve, Leshan is a small city situated at the confluence of three rivers. Emei Shan is one of the holiest places in China. At just over 3000 m high, this mountain has been a centre of pilgrimage for over 1800 years.

Day 31 Panzhihua

Check out Panzhihua, a thriving industrial city surrounded by greenery.

Days 32-34 Lijiang

Set among stunning mountain scenery, World Heritage-listed Lijiang is home to old-world China and the local Naxi people - a matrilineal society descended from Tibetan nomads.

Days 35-36 Dali

Dali has a relaxed atmosphere that is enhanced by its spectacular surroundings - snow-capped mountains on one side and the vast Erhai Lake on the other.

Day 37 Kunming

A laidback city to visit, Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province and is known as 'the city of eternal spring' due to its temperate climate.

Day 38 Shilinzhen

Shilinzhen houses the provocative Shilin stone forest. Said to be 270 million years old, these greyish limestone formations are an impressive sight to behold.

Days 39-40 Xishuangbanna/Jinghong

Located in a lush tropical rainforest close to the Laos border, Xishuangbanna is an atypical area of China where a number of colourfully-dressed ethnic minorities live. Jinghong sits alongside the Lancang River and is a good place to explore the minority villages and rainforest that surround the city.

Days 41-43 Luang Nam Tha

With the gorgeous Nam Ha Protected Area located close by, Luang Namtha is lovely town to relax in and soak up the beauty of Laos's wilderness.

Days 44-46 Luang Prabang

Nestled in the hills of northern Laos, the tranquil city of Luang Prabang is studded with ornate temples, brimming with colourful markets and enriched by French colonial architecture.

Days 47-48 Vang Vieng

Surrounded by stunning limestone karst scenery, Vang Vieng is a small haven with fascinating caves to explore, a myriad of water-based activities and a relaxed atmosphere.

Days 49-50 Vientiane

As the most relaxed capital in South-East Asia, Vientiane is a lovely mix of riverside calm, outstanding temples, fabulous food and charming locals.

Day 51 Bush Camp

Phimai, in the remote Isan region of Thailand, is famed for its temples, which are similar to the Angkor Wat temples, though built around 100 years earlier.

Day 52 Aranyaprathet

The Thai border town of Aranyaprathet is a popular crossing point between Thailand and Cambodia and has a lively nightlife due to its casinos and lively markets.

Days 53-55 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

A vibrant nightlife, mouth-watering food, a time-worn French feel and certain famous temples on its doorstep - Siem Reap is a little town with a big, pulsating heart.

Days 56-57 Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh celebrates life with optimism and colour, and there are a wealth of riverside eateries, bustling markets and historic sites - both tragic and inspiring - to discover.

Days 58-59 Battambang

With the Sangker River running alongside, Battambang has wonderfully preserved French Colonial architecture, ornate Khmer temples and a laidback feel, despite being Cambodia's second-largest city.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Beijing, China

  • Finish:

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 19

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nts), Cave house (1 nt), Guesthouse (14 nts), Hotel (40 nts), Overnight boat (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Ferry, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    "Killing Caves" at Phnom Sampeau, Bei Shan Mountain Caves, Bisu Shanzhuang, Black Dragon Temple, Forbidden City Tour, Full day tour of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom temples, Guided Tour of Terracotta Warriors, Hanging Monastery, Entrance, Datong, Kampong Loung Floating Village Boat Trip, Leshan - Da Fo, Panda Breeding Centre, Phimai Temple Complex, Phnom Penh - Guided tour Choeung Ek (Killing fields), Phnom Penh - Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Puning Temple, entrance,, Revolution Museum & Headquarters site, Shilin Stone Forest, entrance, Kunming, Taihui Temple Cluster, Visit to the Great Wall, Wudang Shan, Yangzi River - Three Gorges boat cruise

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    2542kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $4,800
    CAD $4,830
    AUD $4,670
    EUR €3,740
    GBP £2,910
    NZD $5,985
    ZAR R37,315
    CHF FR4,330
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    USD $1,620
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  • Total price from

    USD $6,420*
    CAD $6,403*
    AUD $6,220*
    EUR €4,870*
    GBP £3,898*
    NZD $7,929*
    ZAR R48,582*
    CHF FR5,611*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $103
    CAD $103
    AUD $100
    EUR €78
    GBP £62
    NZD $127
    ZAR R783
    CHF FR90
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About Cambodia , China , Laos , Thailand

    • 62
    • CDOQC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,800
      CAD $4,830
      AUD $4,670
      EUR €3,740
      GBP £2,910
      NZD $5,985
      ZAR R37,315
      CHF FR4,330
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,620
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $6,420*
      CAD $6,403*
      AUD $6,220*
      EUR €4,870*
      GBP £3,898*
      NZD $7,929*
      ZAR R48,582*
      CHF FR5,611*
      *
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