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Xi'an to Bangkok Itinerary

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $3,730
      CAD $3,750
      AUD $3,625
      EUR €2,905
      GBP £2,260
      NZD $4,645
      ZAR R28,980
      CHF FR3,360
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      USD $1,110
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,840*
      CAD $4,827*
      AUD $4,687*
      EUR €3,679*
      GBP £2,937*
      NZD $5,977*
      ZAR R36,700*
      CHF FR4,238*
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Local Thai man crouching in streets of Bangkok

Travellers taking local bus to next destination

Traditional Thai feast

Thailand Kanchanaburi railway



Thai green field farmer

Children of Chiang Rai

Thailand Chiang Mai Doi Suthep sunset

Thailand Ayutthaya yellow robed buddhas

Chinese Chengdu Panda

China Emei Shan Trek

Days 1-2 Xi'an

Admire the 2,000-year-old army of Terracotta Warriors and explore significant cultural sites and museums both in and around Xi'an. Enjoy a plate of hand-pulled noodles as you watch the locals dance, eat and practice martial arts in South Park.
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Days 3-4 Wudang Shan

Explore the mountain reserve of Wudang Shan, the backdrop to the epic film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
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Days 5-6 Yichang

Explore the picturesque town of Yichang. In free time, why not treat the feet to a traditional reflexology massage.
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Days 7-9 Yangtze River Cruise

Get an insight into rural life along the Yangtze River. Be lulled to sleep at night by the gentle rocking of the boat.
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Day 10 Dazu

Travel onwards to Dazu. Admire the sleeping Buddha in the Bei Shan caves.
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Days 11-12 Chengdu

Home to spicy hot pot cuisine, this bustling Sichuan city has plenty of food and culture on offer. While here, get up close and personal to giant pandas at the research base and breeding centre.
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Days 13-14 Leshan/Emei Shan

Make the pilgrimage to Emei Shan, visiting the 71 m high Dafo Buddha in Leshan along the way. Once there, perhaps take the opportunity to hike up China’s holiest of mountains.
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Day 15 Panzhihua

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

Days 16-18 Lijiang

Wander through the cobbled streets of picturesque Lijiang and learn about the Naxi people, who are descendants of Tibetan nomads. If feeling energetic, take an overnight trek to the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge.
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Days 19-20 Dali

Head to the lakeside town of Dali and choose to explore this fascinating region by bike, boat or cable car.
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Day 21 Kunming

Arrive in Kunming, 'the city of eternal spring'. Perhaps explore the ancient Yuantong temple, wander the laidback streets or visit a teahouse and mingle with the locals.
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Day 22 Shilinzhen

Pay a visit to Shilin, known as China's 'Stone Forest', and discover an intriguing maze of towering limestone pillars.
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Days 23-24 Xishuangbanna/Jinghong

Overland through some of China's most remote villages, experience vast, dramatic landscapes and meet colourful locals.
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Days 25-27 Luang Nam Tha

Travel to Laos and make tracks to Luang Nam Tha on the banks of Nam Tha River. While here, why not enjoy some optional outdoor pursuits including kayaking, rafting and trekking.
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Days 28-30 Luang Prabang

Absorb the air of quiet romance in Luang Prabang. This delightful city has plenty of well-preserved wats (temples) that are worth visiting, and climbing to the top of Phu Si at sunset is also well worth the effort.
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Days 31-32 Vang Vieng

Take the opportunity to go kayaking or river-tubing in Vang Vieng, or hire a mountain bike and set off to explore nearby caves and swimming holes.
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Days 33-34 Vientiane

Travel to Laos's laidback capital, Vientiane, where French and Asian cultures collide. Explore the city from the back of a tuk-tuk, sip coffee in a cafe or slurp a bowl of steaming pho soup.
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Day 35 Bush Camp

Say goodbye to Laos and travel across the Friendship Bridge into Thailand. Discover a remote region, well off the tourist trail, that offers unique insights into rural life.
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Day 36 Aranyaprathet

Stop by the Khmer temple complex of Phi Mai. Travel onwards through rice fields and small communities with proud cultural heritages to a busy border town.
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Days 37-39 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

The riverside city of Siem Reap is the gateway to the magical Angkor Wat temples. Join a local guide to explore these impressive ruins and uncover the fascinating folklore that surrounds their history.
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Days 40-41 Phnom Penh

Make tracks to Phnom Penh. Find graphic reminders of Cambodia's tragic history in the bone-chilling Tuol Sleng Museum and Choeung Ek.
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Days 42-43 Battambang

In Battambang, crumbling French-colonial shopfronts along the river add elegance to the town. Visit the hillside site of Phnom Sampeau and admire its pagodas and cave shrines.
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Day 44 Aranyaprathet

Return to Thailand, stopping to spend another night in Aranyaprathet.
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Days 45-46 Bangkok

Step into the chaos of Bangkok's busy streets. Get lost in the maze of markets, visit gilded temples or take time-out for a well-earned massage in the exuberant Thai capital.
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