14 Day China-Thailand Cultural Experience Trip

A professional private chauffeur will meet you on your arrival at Beijing airport and transfer you to your comfortable Beijing’s hotel, then you will enjoy free time in the afternoon.

Your Beijing guide will pick you up at your Beijing's hotel lobby at 7:30AM and begin the full-day tour of highlight at the Forbidden City, the largest ancient imperial palace complex in the world, with 750 years of history to discover. Your guide will take you along the central axis of the site from south to north for an hour-long tour.

Then take a short visit to Jade gallery before having lunch at a loccal reataurant, later on explore China's top highlight attraction: the Great Wall. You will visit the less crowded and quieter section of the Great Wall.

After a 2-hour hike at the Great Wall, you will experience the interesting tea ceremony at Chinese tea house in downtown of Beijing. Then go back hotel.

Fly to Lhasa in the morning, then your Tibetan private tour guide will pick you up at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or train station according to the itinerary you provided at the time of booking and then transfer to your own prearranged hotel. The rest of day is at your leisure for exploration.

Today you wil lexplore Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace, which are both key landmarks of Tibet. Later on, you will visit a local market before returning to your hotel.

This morning, you will embark on a wonderful journey to the Ganden Monastery. In addition to the impressive architecture, you will be treated to a spectacular setting at the top of Ganden Wangpo Mountain. Take a stroll up the hill and enjoy panoramic views of the valley before continuing on to Sera Monastery and finally driving back to your hotel.

On the last day, you will be transferred to Lhasa Airport then fly to Bangkok, and the local guide will pick you up from Bangkok airport then transfer to hotel.

Firstly experience the history of Thailand by visiting Wat Pho, one of the historic Bangkok temples.

Transfer to the Grand Palace, modelled on the old Royal Palace in the former capital Ayutthaya, the Grand Palace is one of Thailand's many royal palaces and is the best preserved, largest and most ethnically distinctive of all the royal palaces of the ages.

Stop at the iconic Wat Arun, once the royal temple of King Rama. Wat Arun is rather less crowded with tourists. Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it's ideal for a sunrise or sunset visit, perfect for photos, and later on, head to Chinatown for a glimpse of Bangkok's old town.

Firstly head to Mahachai Market, the largest seafood market in Thailand. As Bangkok's largest seafood market, it has a traditional and quaint atmosphere and sells a wide range of seafood and dried goods at much cheaper prices than in Bangkok. There are also vegetables and fruits, meat, and daily necessities to meet the needs of the locals.

Take a local three-wheeled bicycle to Bangkok Railway Station No. 1, where you will board a train to Mae Rong Railway Market.

Next, head to another market highlight, the Damnoen Saduak Water Market. Cruise through the canals surrounded by fruit plantations, seasonal produce, flowers and local homes before returning to your hotel.

Afterwards, travel to Sukhothai, the birthplace of Thailand's famous Loy Krathong (Water Lantern Festival). Afterwards, you will proceed directly to your hotel.

In the evening, proceed to the Loy Krathong venue, Loy Krathong, is the most meaningful and mythological festival in Thai folklore. According to the traditional Thai custom, Thai people will put their handmade water lanterns into the river on the day of Loy Krathong, in order to send good wishes and blessings from their hearts.

Next travel to Chiang Mai. Stop at Lamphun to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. Admire the beautifully decorated lanterns in the temple. The ancient temple of Hariphunchai is not only a centre of religious activities but also an important historical and cultural site. The statue of Lord Vishnu enshrined in the temple is considered one of the most important Buddha statues in Thailand, attracting a large number of pilgrims and tourists. In addition, the Temple of Phongchai preserves a large number of historical artefacts and artefacts, including exquisite murals, sculptures and Buddhist classics, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand.

Upon arrival at your hotel in Chiang Mai, enjoy free time.

Today you can dress up in traditional Thai costumes and experience the wonderful celebration of the Yi Peng Festival as we take you to and release the sky lanterns venue with exclusive privileges. Taste the traditional food, enjoy the colourful performances and make a wish by releasing the lanterns at the most romantic moment.

The festival symbolises the elimination of negativity and the welcoming of new beginnings. The highlight of the festival is the release of sky lanterns called ‘khom loi’ or ‘khom loy’, paper lanterns that float in the night sky. The sky is filled with a sea of warm golden light, creating a beautiful sight. Locals and tourists gather around temples and palaces to make wishes to the sky for good luck in the coming year.

In addition to the lantern releases, the city is alive with parades, traditional dance performances and beautiful decorations.

We will drive for about 1 hour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - a paradise for elephants. Have a half day unforgettable caring experience there. There are not only activities to feed and bathe the elephants, but also outdoor trekking and bamboo rafting. The staff is very friendly and will guide you throughout the whole process on how to interact with the elephants and will also take photos for you.

In addition to elephant conservation, there is also waterfall trekking and bamboo rafting. During the rafting, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and experience the natural beauty of Chiang Mai before returning to the hotel and free time.

Begin with a visit to the White Temple of Chiang Mai, famous for its pure white architecture and unique design of inlaid glass, symbolising the purity and wisdom of the Buddha, and known as ‘the whitest temple in the world’, it is a must-visit on any in-depth tour of Thai culture and art.

Next, visit the Baandam Museum, featuring historical artefacts and artworks from the Lanna period, as well as a variety of cold weapons used in the wars of the 14th and 15th centuries. Of particular interest is a huge bronze Buddha, all in the downstairs gallery.

Finally explore the Blue Temple of Chiang Mai (Wat Rong Suea Ten) , the complex is dominated by highly saturated blues, purples and pinks, complemented by gilt lines and intricate wood carvings, creating a strong visual impact, before returning to Chiang Mai.

Fly from Chiang Rai to Phuket via Bangkok. Enjoy free time to settle in for the rest of the day.