As day breaks in Luang Prabang a silent procession of orange robed barefoot monks will walk along the street with their alms bowls in hand, a Buddhist tradition that has not changed for hundreds of years. Laos is truly one of Asia’s last unspoiled spots and certainly a contender for the alluring “Shangri-La” title. Ancient temples adorn the town and rice paddies and mountains covered with thick vegetation spread in all directions. Northern Laos is home to many of Laos’ ethnic tribes, some of them living on mountain tops high up above the clouds. Just across the border lies Yunnan, home to some of China’s most spectacular scenery and ancient tribal villages.
Our journey begins with a flight from Bangkok to Luang Pabang, Laos’ religious center with 59 Buddhist temples, many of them centuries old. From here we travel North to the less visited part of the country where we will have a chance to visit Iko and Hmong villages and the hot spring baths at Muang La. We will cross the border into China and Yunnan, known as China’s own “mini Thailand” or Sipsongpanna which literally means 12,000 rice fields! In Jinghong we will have time to visit a local market and mingle with the Bulang and Aini people. Following the footsteps of the ancient tea caravans we continue on to Pu’er and Jianshui before reaching Yuanyang to see the amazing terraced rice fields which are breathtakingly spectacular during sunrise and sunset. Our final stop will be Kunming, China’s City of Eternal Spring.
The trip price of $ 4,790 includes accommodations in double occupancy, breakfast daily, international flight Bangkok/Luang Prabang , all entrance fees and sightseeing, service of local English speaking guides, service of a tour leader throughout, all transportation and transfers. Trip price does not include international airfare into Bangkok and out of Kunming. (Single room supplement: $ 1,215)
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As day breaks in Luang Prabang a silent procession of orange robed barefoot monks will walk along the street with their alms bowls in hand, a Buddhist tradition that has not changed for hundreds of years. Laos is truly one of Asia’s last unspoiled spots and certainly a contender for the alluring “Shangri-La” title. Ancient temples adorn the town and rice paddies and mountains covered with thick vegetation spread in all directions. Northern Laos is home to many of Laos’ ethnic tribes, some of them living on mountain tops high up above the clouds. Just across the border lies Yunnan, home to some of China’s most spectacular scenery and ancient tribal villages.
Our journey begins with a flight from Bangkok to Luang Pabang, Laos’ religious center with 59 Buddhist temples, many of them centuries old. From here we travel North to the less visited part of the country where we will have a chance to visit Iko and Hmong villages and the hot spring baths at Muang La. We will cross the border into China and Yunnan, known as China’s own “mini Thailand” or Sipsongpanna which literally means 12,000 rice fields! In Jinghong we will have time to visit a local market and mingle with the Bulang and Aini people. Following the footsteps of the ancient tea caravans we continue on to Pu’er and Jianshui before reaching Yuanyang to see the amazing terraced rice fields which are breathtakingly spectacular during sunrise and sunset. Our final stop will be Kunming, China’s City of Eternal Spring.
The trip price of $ 4,790 includes accommodations in double occupancy, breakfast daily, international flight Bangkok/Luang Prabang , all entrance fees and sightseeing, service of local English speaking guides, service of a tour leader throughout, all transportation and transfers. Trip price does not include international airfare into Bangkok and out of Kunming. (Single room supplement: $ 1,215)
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If you would like for Authentic Asia to plan and organize your individual journey, we would be delighted to design your itinerary according to your interest, needs and budget.
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