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8-Day Ultimate Travel Guide to Vietnam and Beyond

The Qingming Festival holiday is here! Want to explore Vietnam and neighboring countries, discover the mysterious filming location of "Kong: Skull Island," and enjoy an exquisite water puppet performance? Check out this comprehensive 8-day travel guide to make your journey even more memorable! -------- 🎉Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi, enjoy private airport transfer service with warm welcome from Chinese-speaking guide and driver. Your Vietnam adventure begins! Day 2: Depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay, enjoying scenic views along the way. Spend the night on a 5-star cruise ship for a comfortable evening at sea. Day 3: Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake to experience its tranquility and beauty->Visit One Pillar Pagoda to admire ancient architecture->Tour St. Joseph's Cathedral to experience foreign religious culture. Day 4: Visit Ba Dinh Square to feel Vietnam's historical heritage->Pay respects at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Day 5: Explore Bayon Temple and Baphuon Temple, experience the serenity of ancient temples->Climb Terrace of the Elephants for panoramic views->Walk through Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat, feel the weight of history->Evening visit to Angkor Night Market to taste authentic local food. Day 6: Tour the Royal Palace to appreciate intricate carvings->Explore Beng Mealea, experience the mysterious filming location of "Kong: Skull Island"->Visit Preah Khan Temple, Neak Pean, and Ta Som Temple to immerse in religious culture. Day 7: Visit Saigon Central Post Office to send unique postcards->Tour Thien Hau Temple to experience Vietnamese folk culture->Walk through Pham Ngu Lao Street to feel the local atmosphere->Visit War Remnants Museum to learn about historical changes. Day 8: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your amazing Vietnam journey. See you next time!👋 -------- Travel Checklist:🧳 Multi-country tour, easy departure! 📞 Prepare phone cards for uninterrupted network access and worry-free travel. 🔌 Power adapter is essential due to different voltages across countries, stay charged anytime. 🪪 Complete documentation required: passport, visa, ID card, keep copies as backup. 👕 Pack seasonal clothing: short-sleeve shirts, long pants, sun protection wear for comfortable sightseeing. 🔋 Chargers and power banks to keep phones and cameras powered for capturing beautiful moments. 💊 Essential medicines including cold, digestive, and pain relief medication for health protection. 💰 Cash and credit cards for diverse payment options, worry-free shopping. -------- 🎉A multi-country tour including Vietnam brings different scenery and a different you. Looking forward to meeting you again on the next exciting journey!
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