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Luang Prabang to Xi'an Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,320
      CAD $2,335
      AUD $2,255
      EUR €1,805
      GBP £1,405
      NZD $2,890
      ZAR R18,015
      CHF FR2,090
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $840
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,160*
      CAD $3,150*
      AUD $3,058*
      EUR €2,391*
      GBP £1,917*
      NZD $3,898*
      ZAR R23,857*
      CHF FR2,754*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Adventure through Laos and China from Luang Prabang to Xi'an

Discover hidden China and Laos on this adventure beyond the tourist trail. Head off from historic Luang Prabang on a tour through Laos and explore the remote Nam Ha protected area. Pass through tropical Laos and enter the surreal landscape of southern China. Journey through the Yunnan and Sichuan regions and discover a fascinating mix of people all the way to the final destination, Xi'an. See breathtaking sights like the Terracotta Warriors, the Three Gorges and the Tiger Leaping Gorge, and have an unforgettable encounter with China's iconic panda. This trip from Luang Prabang to Xi'an is an incredible introduction to the region.

  • Chill out in lovely Luang Prabang
  • Explore the remote Nam Ha National Park
  • Join pilgrims at Emei Shan
  • Sample a spicy Sichuan hot pot
  • Come face-to-face with pandas in Chengdu
  • Visit China's famous Terracotta Warriors

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Luang Prabang to Xi'an Summary

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Day 1 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 2-4 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 5-6 Xishuangbanna

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.

Day 7 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 8-9 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.

Days 10-11 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.

Days 12-14 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.

Day 15 Panzhihua

Panzhihua is an industrial city located where the Jinsha and Yalong rivers meet. The surrounding mountains contain numerous hot springs and a wealth of precious stones.

Days 16-17 Emei Shan

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.

Days 18-19 Leshan/Chengdu

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. 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.

Day 20 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.

Day 21 Chongqing

With a long and rich history reportedly dating from the 11th century BC, Chongqing is a large, modern metropolis with strong cultural roots.

Days 22-23 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.

Days 24-25 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 26-27 Xiang Fan/Wudang Shan

Xiang Fan is within the farming and textiles area of China and close to a number of important temples and cultural sites. 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.

Days 28-29 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.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Luang Prabang, Laos

  • Finish:

    Xi'an, China

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 19

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (3 nts), Guesthouse (8 nts), Hotel (15 nts), Overnight boat (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Ferry, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Chengdu - Panda Breeding Centre, Dazu - Bei Shan & Baoding Shan Caves, Leshan - Da Fo, Shilin Stone Forest, entrance, Kunming, Wudang Shan - National Park, Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors guided tour, Yangzi River - Three Gorges boat cruise

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    868kg 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 $2,320
    CAD $2,335
    AUD $2,255
    EUR €1,805
    GBP £1,405
    NZD $2,890
    ZAR R18,015
    CHF FR2,090
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    USD $840
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $3,160*
    CAD $3,150*
    AUD $3,058*
    EUR €2,391*
    GBP £1,917*
    NZD $3,898*
    ZAR R23,857*
    CHF FR2,754*
    *     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 $108
    CAD $108
    AUD $105
    EUR €82
    GBP £66
    NZD $134
    ZAR R822
    CHF FR94
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    • 29
    • TDOCC
    • 4.74 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,320
      CAD $2,335
      AUD $2,255
      EUR €1,805
      GBP £1,405
      NZD $2,890
      ZAR R18,015
      CHF FR2,090
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $840
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,160*
      CAD $3,150*
      AUD $3,058*
      EUR €2,391*
      GBP £1,917*
      NZD $3,898*
      ZAR R23,857*
      CHF FR2,754*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
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    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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