Xishuangbanna High-Speed Bullet Train Tour (4 Days 3 Nights) - 12,800 THB
Travel from Thailand/Laos border via EMU high-speed train directly into Yunnan Jinghong, Dai royal parks, and Starlight Night Market.
Xishuangbanna Tai Lue Heritage Tour: Jinghong & Menglun (4 Days 3 Nights - Van & High-Speed Train)
Immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Xishuangbanna (Sipsongpanna), the ancestral realm of the Tai Lue civilization. Travel comfortably across the northern border via R3A expressway and modern high-speed train to experience majestic royal monasteries, tropical botanical reserves, and the spellbinding Gaozhuang Starlight Bazaar.
📸 Authentic Tour Photography
🌟 Key Tour Highlights
1. Manting Royal Park & Dai Palace
Wander through the 1,300-year-old gardens where Dai queens strolled, and visit Wat Bajie (Zongfo Temple), the spiritual heart of Theravada Buddhism in China.
2. CAS Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden
Explore over 13,000 species of tropical flora, giant water lilies (Victoria amazonica), dancing grass, and ancient rainforest canopies.
3. Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market
Experience China’s most enchanting open-air night bazaar under hundreds of glowing paper lanterns along the Mekong River.
4. Ganlanba Tai Lue Folk Village
Immerse yourself in authentic Tai Lue culture, traditional stilted wooden architecture, handloom weaving, and daily water-splashing celebrations.
📅 Detailed Daily Itinerary
- 07:00: Meet at Chiang Khong border; cross into Huay Xai, Laos.
- 08:30: Scenic drive along R3A expressway through Luang Namtha to Mohan border.
- 12:00: Lunch at border; complete China immigration clearance.
- 14:00: Board high-speed bullet train from Mohan directly into Jinghong Station (1 hr).
- 16:00: Check-in at 4-star hotel in Gaozhuang; explore the stunning Shwedagon-style Golden Pagoda.
- 18:30: Evening stroll through the bustling Starlight Night Market with delicious local street dining.
- 08:00: Hotel breakfast buffet.
- 09:00: Visit the world-renowned Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Botanical Gardens in Menglun.
- 12:30: Enjoy authentic Tai Lue style banquet lunch in Ganlanba.
- 14:00: Explore Ganlanba Tai Lue Folk Village, historic village temples, and water-splashing square.
- 18:30: Mekong riverfront dinner with live ethnic song and dance.
- 08:30: Breakfast at hotel.
- 09:30: Visit Manting Imperial Park and the sacred Wat Bajie (Zongfo Monastery).
- 12:00: Lunch featuring authentic Yunnan steamed chicken and sour bamboo soup.
- 14:00: Visit the Tai Lue Cultural Heritage Museum and Pu-erh Tea Research Center.
- 18:30: Farewell Tai banquet dinner; optional Mekong luxury dinner cruise.
- 08:00: Visit Jinghong Morning Market for tropical fruits and local tea souvenirs.
- 10:30: Board bullet train from Jinghong to Mohan border.
- 12:30: Lunch at border; exit China into Laos.
- 14:00: Overland transit via R3A back to Chiang Khong, Thailand.
- 17:30: Arrive safely in Chiang Khong with unforgettable memories.
✅ Package Inclusions
- Round-trip international overland VIP transportation and Mohan-Jinghong high-speed train tickets
- 3 Nights 4-Star hotel accommodation in Jinghong (twin sharing)
- Meals included: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 specialty dinners
- All admission tickets (Menglun Botanical Garden, Manting Park, Dai Village)
- China group visa / border pass facilitation
- Bilingual tour leader & English/Thai speaking local guide
- Travel accident insurance coverage up to 1,000,000 THB
ℹ️ Important Travel Notes & Requirements
- Passport must have minimum 6 months validity.
- Tai Lue costume photo rentals are available throughout Gaozhuang Starlight Market.
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