Laos & Xishuangbanna Panorama Tour — 6 Days / 5 Nights

Xishuangbanna – Mohan – Luang Prabang

Product Highlights

• Explore both China and Laos in one journey

• Stay in carefully selected comfortable local hotels

• Experience authentic local culture, nature, and heritage

Featured Attractions

• Wild Elephant Valley — The only place in Asia to observe wild Asian elephants in their natural habitat

• Mohan Economic Zone — Major gateway connecting China and Southeast Asia via the Pan-Asia Railway

• French Street Night Market — Romantic old-town night market experience

• Wat Xieng Thong — The most magnificent temple in Luang Prabang

• Mount Phousi — Best panoramic viewpoint for sunrise and sunset

• Royal Palace Museum — Historic royal residence and museum

• Kuang Si Falls — Famous turquoise waterfall and swimming paradise

• Traditional morning alms-giving ceremony with local monks

Itinerary Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Xishuangbanna

Arrive in Xishuangbanna according to your flight schedule. Private airport transfer will be arranged to your hotel. Begin your exciting China & Laos adventure.

Hotel: Xishuangbanna

Day 2 — Wild Elephant Valley → Laos Border → Luang Prabang

After breakfast, visit Wild Elephant Valley, a famous tropical rainforest nature reserve.

Highlights include:

• Butterfly Garden

• Bird Park

• Python Garden

• Rainforest Walk

• Elephant performance show

You may even have the chance to spot wild elephants in the forest.

Cross the border into Laos via Mohan/Boten and take the high-speed train to Luang Prabang.

In the evening, visit the famous French Street Night Market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Luang Prabang

Day 3 — Luang Prabang City Tour

Early morning experience the traditional Buddhist alms-giving ceremony with local monks.

Visit:

• Local Morning Market

• Wat Xieng Thong

• Mount Phousi

• Royal Palace Museum

• Kuang Si Falls

At Kuang Si Falls, enjoy the turquoise pools and optional swimming.

Optional activity:

• Mekong River Cruise (extra charge)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Luang Prabang

Day 4 — Cultural Experience → Mohan

After breakfast, visit a Laos local handicraft and specialty products center.

Continue to the Laos Ethnic Cultural Park to experience:

• Traditional ethnic performances

• Folk culture

• Local customs and lifestyle

Take the train back to Mohan and visit:

• Mohan Lake Scenic Area

Optional evening activity:

• Mohan Cabaret Show (extra charge)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Mohan

Day 5 — Shopping & Night Market

Visit:

• Mohan Duty-Free Jewelry Center

• Latex Products Exhibition Center

Return to Xishuangbanna and explore:

• Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market

Enjoy local food, handicrafts, souvenirs, and Southeast Asian cultural atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Xishuangbanna

Day 6 — Dai Village → Departure

After breakfast, visit a traditional Dai ethnic village surrounded by tropical rainforest scenery.

Continue to the National Treasure Exhibition Center before transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Flight requirement: Departure flight after 2:00 PM.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel Information

Xishuangbanna Hotels

• Yunshu Hotel

• Mengbangya Hotel

• Daiyuan Hotel

• Shangyuan Hotel

• Yicheng International Hotel

• Or similar standard

Mohan Hotels

• Golden Hotel

• Minghua Hotel

• Or similar standard

Luang Prabang Hotels

• Bangsheng Hotel

• Golden Bamboo Hotel

• Wasana Hotel

• Tea Horse Hotel

• Gunai Hotel

• Or similar standard

Package Includes

• 5 nights accommodation

• 5 breakfasts & 8 meals

• Air-conditioned tourist vehicle

• Entrance tickets (first entry only)

• Professional tour guide service

• Travel insurance

Excluded / Additional Fees

Mandatory Charges

• Visa & border processing fee: RMB 680 per person

• Guide tipping fee: RMB 100 per person

• Big Buddha Temple fee: RMB 40 per person

Optional Activities

• Mekong River Cruise: RMB 280 per person

• Mohan Cabaret Show: RMB 280 per person

• Monk alms-giving set: RMB 50 per person

Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Single room supplement

• Any activities not listed in the itinerary