From Yunnan to the Lanna Kingdom
Trip Highlights
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Watch sunrise over the ‘Mirrors of God’ – Yuanyang’s incredible rice terraces
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Drive on wonderful, quiet back roads south along the China-Laos border
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Stroll through the lush Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Gardens
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Wander through Xishuangbanna’s colourful Menghai market
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Cross the Mekong by car ferry from Huay Sai in Laos to Chiang Khong in Thailand
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Discover the Golden Triangle where Laos, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) meet
Trip Summary
This luxurious itinerary will take you from Kunming, the capital of China’s beautiful Yunnan Province passing through Laos, to the tropical heart of the Golden Triangle and on to Chiang Mai in Thailand – former capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. All along this exciting route you will enjoy the best accommodation available, staying in some of Asia’s loveliest hotels, and travel through an area steeped in the cultures of many different ethnic minorities and through some of the region’s most dramatic countryside.
Fixed date departures are available throughout the year. (Please contact us for dates)
If the dates for the driving holiday packages do not suit you, we are also happy offer you a private departure date, or to organise one of our bespoke driving holidays – perfect for small groups of friends and family. To discuss this itinerary or for further advice on planning your holiday to China, please contact Paul, our China specialist on 01285 651 010.
Itineraries (download our suggested itinerary below)