A Journey of Wonders
Discover how the people defeated the Khmer Rouge. Walk with a scholar who can tell you all about the famous wonder — Angkor Wat. Taste the tropical fruits prepared by your guide. An interesting cooking class is waiting for you in Hoi An. Enjoy your time on a sundeck during a Halong Bay cruise. This journey will be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Days
12
Price
from US$3,038 p/p
Best For
First-timers
Best Time
Nov. to Apr.
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Great experience in Guilin
Our guide lele is a wealth of information, Lele is very professional and very attentive to our needs. Lele is amazing. Lele got everything spot on. It probably helps that Guilin is a brilliant place to visit so Lele has great material to work with but that doesn't take anything away from how much Lele helped make it a great trip. More
Nags t, Mar 2024
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Thanks Leah and Guide Terry!
Our guide for Beijing was super knowledgeable and experienced and able to help us to achieve as much as we wanted within the time given. We had a fun time guided by him as he is also super humorous and you can see how he interacts with the vendors and people whom he comes by. Thank you for a very enjoyable time in Beijing and accommodating to all our needs! More
Puay Sze L, Mar 2024
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Captivating Pandas! Thank you Michael and Carol!
Our China Highlight guide. Michael, was attentive, thoughtful and knowledgeable. He narrated many interesting historical events about Chengdu while touring around the city and having afternoon tea with us. He was thoughtful to provide us with snacks during long hikes at Leshan or walks around the city. More
, Mar 2024
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Beijing in spring
She was very flexible and added extra time when we needed it and we felt extremely well taken care of. She also chose the best restaurants for us, More
shehla k, Mar 2024
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Greatest Great Wall Camping and Trek
Tom is the guide that will take you to where no other guide will. We pushed for the experience and Tom and the team delivered more than what we could have ever asked for. His English speaking ability and his Chinese history knowledge is second to none. More
Chivadahlii, Mar 2024
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Greatest Great Wall Tour and Trek
Tom is the guide that will take you to where no other guide will. We pushed for the experience and Tom and the team delivered more than what we could have ever asked for. His English speaking ability and his Chinese history knowledge is second to none. More
DaveH, Mar 2024
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https://pAmazing Experience with amazing guide
Our day trip to Hangzhou was phenomenal. Derek, our guide, was impeccable. By far the best guide we have had so far. He is extremely knowledgeable about the country’s history and geography and was always excited to share his insights. More
Felipe L, Mar 2024
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A knowledgeable guide make all the differences.......
He picked up our pre-booked boat/other excursions tickets so we were able to avoid all the long lines and chaos. He is knowledgeable of the places we visited, courteous, fun to travel with and well-versed in Chinese classics. More
weindork, Mar 2024
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Chengdu Pandas
Our tour guide Helen, was excellent, she was very kind, professional and passionate for her work and she also loves Pandas! She will take you to take the best panda photos and to know more about Chengdu city. Our tour was great, she took us to all our destinations always with the best spots: Temples, pagodas, famous streets, theaters, pandas...you name it! Everything was great. More
Megan, Mar 2024
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That was a great experience in Dali…
That was a great experience in Dali with Ms.Nancy. She is so thoughtful and professional. She took us to many beautiful places and told us abt many stories there (history, culture...). More
Nguyen Nga, Mar 2024
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2 day guided tour in Hangzhou with Fiona
Fiona is a wonderful guide with an extensive knowledge of the area and Chinese History. Fiona was able to pass on a lot of interesting information and history to us and made the trip so enjoyable. More
annenguyen2016, Mar 2024
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The beauty of Xi'an
Sherry was our tour guide, she is the best! She knows a lot of information about the city, history, and my favorite the Tang Dinasty! She take care a lot of us, and she supports us always during the tour with doubts and also to communicate with local people, she understood our necessities, excellent service, support, interesting and cool information. I love Xi'an city, is a must during you trip, if you are planning to visit please contact China Highlights, with Sherry as your tour guide, highly recommended ? More
Megan J, Mar 2024
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Nice tour and Best guide Lele
lele was our guide throughout and he is outstanding. Lele is a wealth of information in geology, history, local life, and knew exactly where the best pictures could be taken. Lele was happy to take my iPhone to take pictures for us! I am very grateful for that especially since he has a keen eye for photography. Lele did not sound like recording of facts like many guides are but he was personable and fun. More
Ameri M, Mar 2024
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China highlights & Lele Guilin
Our guide Lele was fun and spoke very good English. He would give us pointers all the time in regards to shopping, food etc.We had so much fun on our river cruise. Lele made sure he pointed out all the interesting highlights along the way. I would highly recommend China highlights to help with the planning details. More
Jade K, Mar 2024
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Xian. Historia y modernidad
Xian es encantadora, el hotel Eastern house boutique muy buena elección por parte de la agencia, los desayunos muy completos para complacer todo tipo de gusto, lo recomiendo 100%, el itinerario fue muy acertado fueron 2 días en la ciudad xian, compartimos con la guía Susana, la atención, la amabilidad y sobre todo su profesionalismo fue lo que marcó la diferencia, sus detalles, estaba siempre en el lugar y momento correcto para hacer de xian un lugar inolvidable. More
pilar d, Mar 2024
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Excelente paseo por Xi'an
Mas aún con nuestro guía Antonio, el cuál nos maravilló con sus explicaciones y anécdotas. Simpatico, agradable y servicial; siempre atento a nuestros requerimientos, y buen dominio del espa?ol. More
sergio p sergiopV7232ZX, Mar 2024
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Hangzhou is beautiful
Derek made this trip especially memorable with his passionate story telling and snippets of history on the traditional Chinese culture. More
James Ong, Mar 2024
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Wonderful guided tour around in Beijing
Wonderful guided tour around in Beijing by Helen. It was really good having a guide who was great at telling about all the history. More
Sebastian Bo Rasmussen, Mar 2024
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Experience Guilin
Frank our guide was fantastic - both taking us to really nice spots, but also very informative. We spent 4 days exploring Guilin. More
James F, Mar 2024
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Thank you China Highlights and Chase
From our train tickets to every little detail, Chase our tour guide took excellent care of us. He was also flexible to accommodate our special requests and for that we are grateful. More
Jen, Mar 2024
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Tour Highlights
Itinerary Details
If you are planning your first trip to Asia, we recommend the great Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the picturesque Vietnam. The trip detailed below connects the two countries but you can adjust the itinerary to suit your needs.
Hotel suggestions: Double Leaf Boutique Hotel / Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
Welcome to Cambodia. Your guide will escort you to your hotel.
There are not usually any direct flights from the US/Europe to Southeast Asia because of the long journey duration. Many travelers choose to take a layover in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. When you search for international flight options, check these layover destinations for reference.
In the morning, your guide will take you to the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh.
After lunch, you will be taken to two locations that have a tragic history — the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The fields were where the prisoners were held and killed, and the prisoners were not ordinary criminals, such as thieves, but scholars who had an advanced communist ideology. They were arrested in the city and taken to this evil place but they never stopped pursuing the communist ideology.
Hotel suggestions: Tara Angkor Hotel / Shinta Mani Shack
You will take a flight to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
Tomb Raider is a world-famous film and visiting Bayon, a temple, in the afternoon will make you think of the scenes in the movie without any special effects needed. The mysterious atmosphere is created by the old trees around it.
Constructed with sandstone, Banteay Srei is a must-see attraction in the complex of Angkor Wat. The best time to enjoy it is in the early morning when the sunlight is shining on the stone.
After some hours walking in Angkor Thom, which used to be the palace for the kingdoms, a local scholar will walk with you at Angkor Wat and tell you many interesting stories and facts that are not listed in guidebooks. This knowledge will help you to unveil the mystery of Angkor Wat.
Hotel suggestions: Millennium Boutique Hotel / Hotel Grand Saigon
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City by airplane in the morning.
After your transfer from the airport, you will have a whole afternoon enjoying the city highlights, such as Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and An Dong Market. The private tour will provide you with an authentic experience at a comfortable pace.
You will visit a town located in the Mekong Delta, which is 2 hours away from Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, your private tour guide will give a brief introduction to the lifestyle and culture of this region. Later, you will get in a sampan and an experienced local fisherman will row it and show you how to keep away from the obstacles along the canals.
After getting out of the sampan, some local workshops welcome you to the market. You can learn the manufacturing processes of coconut candy, rice wine, and rice paper. Later, you will go to a garden to help the host do some easy work. He will chat with you and you can enjoy many delicious fruits that have already been prepared by the host.
If you would like to experience the locals' lifestyle in the Mekong Delta, this day is ideal for you. We'll handle all the arrangements for your transportation, guides, and tickets. All you need to do is just enjoy your time.
Hotel suggestions: Essence Hoi An Hotel & Spa / Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort
Take the morning flight to your next wonderful destination — Hoi An. The flight will arrive in Da Nang, from where it takes 40 minutes to reach Hoi An by car.
Your guide will lead you to some key scenic spots, such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, and Old House of Tan Ky in Hoi An.
After lunch, you can go inside the Tran Family Chapel and learn about the lifestyle and history of the family.
Later, you will have a cup of coffee and then you can start your cooking class in Red Bridge Restaurant and Cooking School, which will help you learn how the local Vietnamese make their daily food.
Hotel suggestions: Hanoi Pearl Hotel / InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
Saying goodbye to Hoi An, your guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to Da Nang to catch your flight to Hanoi. Meet your guide in Hanoi and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure.
If there is a competition to compare which city is the most attractive in the world, Hanoi will be the winner because of its history and multiple cultures. The people who live there, however, are ordinary and work laboriously.
On this trip, you will visit famous places, such as the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Hoan Kiem Lake.
In the afternoon, your guide will accompany you to take a cyclo in the Old Quarter to experience authentic Hanoi life. Hanoi's best egg coffee, weird-looking fruits, and ice creams are all highlights there.
Overnight accommodation: Paradise Luxury Cruise / Bhaya Classic Cruise
After enjoying a refreshing breakfast in your hotel, you will be picked up by the shuttle bus arranged by the cruise company and head to Halong Bay. It takes 3–4 hours to drive there depending on the traffic. If you prefer to have a private transfer with an English-speaking guide, just tell your travel advisor.
Board the ship and then your memorable Halong Bay cruise will start. The fishing villages, caves, and kayaking are all highlights there.
In the evening, enjoy your time on the junk under the stars.
After the delicious breakfast on board, you will be transferred to Hanoi and your private tour guide will meet you there. Take your flight back home. We, at Asia Highlights, wish you a pleasant journey!
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