China & Vietnam: Beijing to Sapa Adventure

China & Vietnam: Beijing to Sapa Adventure
From Beijing's iconic heart to Hanoi’s vibrant streets, this 21-day journey takes you through the best of China and Vietnam in one epic adventure. You’ll tick off bucket-list wonders like the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, but the magic lies in discovering southern China’s hidden gems - Shaxi, Dali, and Kunming - where culture, nature, and local flavours reign supreme. Cross into Vietnam and dive into the colourful world of Sapa and Hanoi, just enough to get you hooked on the country's rich culture and cuisine. This isn’t just a trip - it’s a road trip filled with unforgettable moments that’ll leave you craving more.
Highlights
Forbidden City Visit, Tiananmen Square, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour, Lunch with local family in Xi'an, Giant Panda Breeding Center, People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit in Chengdu, Lijiang Old Town Visit, Black Dragon Pool Park, Shaxi Walking Tour. Dali Old Town, Gentle hiking in Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Sapa 1-day Trekking Tour.
Accommodation
Hotel (18nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Group Size Notes
Mas 16, avg 14
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Local Family Lunch Xi'an, Xi'an
Your Hands-On Moment: Hmong Batik Workshop, T? Van. Orientation walk in Beijing, Xi'an. Forbidden City Visit. Tiananmen Square. Free time in Beijing, Xi'an. Great Wall of China. Muslim Quarters Visit. Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour. Lunch with local family in Xi'an. Giant Panda Breeding Center. People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit in Chengdu. Lijiang Old Town Visit. Black Dragon Pool Park. Shaxi Walking Tour. Dali Old Town. Dali Xizhou Old Town walking tour. Jianshui City Tour. Tofu Workshop. Gentle hiking in Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Sapa 1-day Trekking Tour. Hanoi Cyclo Tour. Transport to and from included activities.
From Beijing's iconic heart to Hanoi’s vibrant streets, this 21-day journey takes you through the best of China and Vietnam in one epic adventure. You’ll tick off bucket-list wonders like the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, but the magic lies in discovering southern China’s hidden gems - Shaxi, Dali, and Kunming - where culture, nature, and local flavours reign supreme. Cross into Vietnam and dive into the colourful world of Sapa and Hanoi, just enough to get you hooked on the country's rich culture and cuisine. This isn’t just a trip - it’s a road trip filled with unforgettable moments that’ll leave you craving more.
Highlights
Forbidden City Visit, Tiananmen Square, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour, Lunch with local family in Xi'an, Giant Panda Breeding Center, People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit in Chengdu, Lijiang Old Town Visit, Black Dragon Pool Park, Shaxi Walking Tour. Dali Old Town, Gentle hiking in Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Sapa 1-day Trekking Tour.
Accommodation
Hotel (18nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Group Size Notes
Mas 16, avg 14
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Local Family Lunch Xi'an, Xi'an
Your Hands-On Moment: Hmong Batik Workshop, T? Van. Orientation walk in Beijing, Xi'an. Forbidden City Visit. Tiananmen Square. Free time in Beijing, Xi'an. Great Wall of China. Muslim Quarters Visit. Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour. Lunch with local family in Xi'an. Giant Panda Breeding Center. People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit in Chengdu. Lijiang Old Town Visit. Black Dragon Pool Park. Shaxi Walking Tour. Dali Old Town. Dali Xizhou Old Town walking tour. Jianshui City Tour. Tofu Workshop. Gentle hiking in Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Sapa 1-day Trekking Tour. Hanoi Cyclo Tour. Transport to and from included activities.
Interests
- Budget
- Culinary and Cooking
- Hiking and Trekking
About G Adventures

We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
The trip of your dreams doesn’t need a Hollywood-sized budget or years of planning. Simply join a small group of like-mi
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Beijing | ||
2 | Beijing | ||
3 | Beijing | ||
4 | Beijing/Xi’an | ||
5 | Xi’an | ||
6 | Xi’an/Chengdu | ||
7 | Chengdu | ||
8 | Chengdu/Lijiang | ||
9 | Lijiang | ||
10 | Lijiang/Shaxi | ||
11 | Shaxi/Dali | ||
12 | Dali | ||
13 | Dali/Kunming | ||
14 | Kunming/Jianshui | ||
15 | Jianshui/Yuanyang | ||
16 | Yuanyang | ||
17 | Yuanyang/Sa Pá | ||
18 | Sa Pá | ||
19 | Sa Pá/Hanoi |