✦ Company Trip 2026 ✦
Dali · Kunming
Santorini in the Heart of Yunnan
A 4-day 4-night journey exploring the legendary land of China
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Transport
Sleeper Bus
High-speed Train
Hekou → Dali
Accommodation
4★ Hotel
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Meeting Point
Wellspring School
Departure
23:00 · May 30
Journey
Exploration Route
From Hanoi through Lao Cai border, exploring the fairy-tale land of Yunnan
🏠
Hanoi
Departure
→
🛂
Lao Cai
Border
→
🚄
Hekou
China
→
🏯
Dali
D1 + D2
→
🌆
Kunming
D3 + D4
→
🏠
Hanoi
Return
Overview
Itinerary Summary
| Day | Itinerary | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 May 30 · 23:00 | Depart from Wellspring → Lao Cai | On Bus |
| Day 1 May 31 | Hekou → Dali · Dali Old Town at Night | Dali |
| Day 2 Jun 1 | Santorini (complimentary afternoon tea) · Xizhou Ancient Town · Erhai Lake · Fangyang Village | Dali |
| Day 3 Jun 2 | Dali → Kunming · Snail Market · 1903 Square · Kim Ma Street / Night Market | Kunming |
| Day 4 Jun 3 | Daguan Pavilion · Train C562 to Hekou · Border crossing · Return to Hanoi | — |
Details
Day-by-Day Itinerary
00
Hanoi → Lao Cai
Saturday, May 30, 2026
🚌 Sleeper Bus
⏰ 22:30 – Assembly
Wellspring School – Sole Assembly Point
Please arrive by 22:30 so the bus can depart at 23:00 sharp.
⚠️ The group will NOT wait more than 10 minutes. Late arrivals bear all costs to rejoin.
⏰ 23:00 – Departure
Overnight journey to Lao Cai
New-generation sleeper bus departs. Passengers rest during the overnight journey.
💡 Bring a pillow/light blanket, snacks, and a power bank ≤ 10,000 mAh.
01
Hekou → Dali · Old Town at Night
Sunday, May 31, 2026
🍳 Breakfast🍱 Lunch🍜 Dinner🏨 Dali
🌅 05:00 – Border arrival
Lao Cai · Breakfast & Currency Exchange
Stop for breakfast. Guide assists with currency exchange and Chinese SIM card.
💴 Reference rate: 1 CNY ≈ 3,900–4,000 VND · 1 USD ≈ 7.12 CNY
⏰ 06:00 – Border crossing
Lao Cai Border → Hekou
Hold passport → Queue in visa order → Vietnamese customs → Confirmation → Chinese customs → Guide collects passports.
⚠️ Follow guide instructions. Queue in order, no loud conversations.
☀️ Midday
🚄 Lunch in Hekou · Board high-speed train to Dali
Have lunch then head to Hekou station and board the high-speed train to Dali. Dinner on the train.
ℹ️ China is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam – adjust your watch at the border!
🌙 Evening – Arriving Dali
Check-in · Explore Dali Old Town at Night
Check-in at 4★ hotel and rest.
💡 Free time to explore Dali Ancient Town at night – lanterns glowing, enchanting ancient architecture!
02
Santorini · Xizhou · Erhai Lake · Fangyang Village
Monday, June 1, 2026
🍳 Breakfast🍱 Lunch🍜 Dinner🏨 Dali
🌅 Morning
🎭 Santorini Complex – "Mediterranean Miniature"
Breathtaking panoramic view of Erhai Lake. White architecture and lush florals – the ultimate check-in paradise in Yunnan.
🎁 COMPLIMENTARY AFTERNOON TEA at Santorini – panoramic Erhai Lake view (included in tour)
☀️ Mid-morning
🏘️ Xizhou Ancient Town – 20km from Dali
This ancient village evokes the hit series "Go Ahead". Bai ethnic architecture, mossy cobblestone streets.
📌 Scenery changes with seasons – the ancient village remains beautiful even without rapeseed flowers.
🌄 Afternoon
🌊 Erhai Lake – Cycling the S-shaped Road
Cycle along the ecological lakeside path and check in at the S-shaped road featured in "Go Ahead".
🚲 Bike rental approx. 30–50 CNY/hour – highly recommended!
🌄 Late afternoon
🏡 Fangyang Village
Traditional Bai ethnic village on the ancient Tea Horse Road – moss-covered stone alleys with timeless charm.
🌙 Evening
Dinner · Free time in Dali Old Town
Dinner at restaurant. Afterwards, explore Dali Old Town at night freely.
03
Dali → Kunming · Snail Market · 1903 Square
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🍳 Breakfast🍱 Lunch🍄 Dinner – Mushroom Hot Pot🏨 Kunming
🌅 Morning
Breakfast · Check-out · Drive to Kunming
Breakfast at hotel, check-out, then head to Kunming with guide and bus.
🌄 Noon & Afternoon
🛍️ Kunming Snail Wholesale Market
Lunch, then visit the Snail Market – one of the largest wholesale markets in Kunming.
🛒 Bargain hard! Take items first, pay later. Be careful buying gemstones.
☀️ Afternoon
🏛️ 1903 Square
Cultural and entertainment complex: Kunming Modern Art Museum, French Commercial Street, Dream Federation Paradise, Yunhu musical fountain.
🌙 Evening
Check-in · 🍄 Wild Mushroom Hot Pot – Kunming specialty
Check-in at hotel. Dinner featuring Wild Mushroom Hot Pot – Kunming's most famous delicacy with dozens of fresh mushroom varieties.
💡 Bus support to explore Kim Ma Bich Ke Street / Nam Cuong Night Market.
04
Daguan Pavilion · Train C562 · Border Crossing · Return to Hanoi
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🍳 Breakfast🍱 Lunch🍜 Dinner🏠 Return to Hanoi
🌅 Morning
🏯 Daguan Pavilion – Kunming's Cultural Icon
Breakfast, check-out. Visit Daguan Pavilion – built during the Qing Dynasty, Kunming's cultural symbol.
🚄 12:52 – Board train
Train C562: Kunming → Hekou (arrive 17:42)
Lunch at restaurant. Head to Kunming station, board Train C562 departing 12:52, arriving Hekou 17:42.
⏰ 17:42 – Hekou arrival
Immigration back to Vietnam
Complete immigration procedures. Stop for dinner at a restaurant near the border.
📌 Keep your immigration and customs declaration forms. Guide returns passports after crossing.
🌙 Late night – Return to Hanoi
Bus drops group at Wellspring School · Journey complete!
⚠️ The schedule order may change but all attractions are guaranteed.
Preparation
Important Reminders
Please read carefully to ensure a smooth and safe journey
Required Documents
- Passport valid for more than 6 months
- China visa + visa exemption document
- Children under 14: Birth certificate
- Children 14–17: National ID card
- Children under 18 alone: Notarized authorization letter
- Check for outstanding tax obligations (Etax Mobile app)
Prohibited Items into China
- Milk, eggs and egg products
- Meat and meat products (fresh, dried, frozen)
- Raw unprocessed seeds and nuts
- Fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits
- No more than USD 5,000 per person
- Items over USD 200 must be declared at customs
Luggage & Clothing
- Weather: 20–25°C day, 15–20°C night
- Light jacket, sunscreen, hat, foldable umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes (lots of walking)
- Power bank ≤ 10,000 mAh
- Universal adapter (Type I, A, C)
- Instant noodles as backup if food doesn't suit you
Tour Regulations
- China is 1 hour ahead – adjust watch immediately
- Group will NOT wait more than 10 minutes
- Notify guide before leaving the group
- No smoking, no littering in public
- TIP for guide & driver: USD 20/person
- Do not pick up extra passengers on the bus
Payment in China
- Alipay – most common QR payment
- WeChat Pay – link international card beforehand
- VCB Digibank × Alipay – most convenient
- Cash still works at traditional markets
- Bargain at markets and small shops
- Be careful when buying gemstones
Phone & Connectivity
- SIM supports Facebook, Google, Zalo, WhatsApp
- TikTok does NOT work with Chinese SIM
- Install Baidu Map / Amap (replaces Google Maps)
- Install DiDi – similar to Grab/Uber
- Call Vietnam: 0084 + number (drop leading 0)
- Buy SIM: Ms. Trang – 0989 830 213
Other Info
Finance & Utilities
💴 Chinese Currency
Official Currency
¥ CHINESE YUAN (CNY)
1 CNY ≈3,900–4,000 VND
1 USD ≈7.12 CNY
ExchangeVia tour guide
Cash limitMax USD 5,000/person
📶 SIM Card Prices
4D · 1GB/day115,000 VND
4D · 2GB/day190,000 VND
4D · 3GB/day250,000 VND
4D · Unlimited420,000 VND
ContactMs. Trang: 0989 830 213
eSIM or physical SIM +30,000 VND · Free delivery at school from 20 SIMs
🏨 Hotel & Dining
Standard4★ Local Hotel
BreakfastChinese style (congee, noodles, buns...)
Minibar / Pay TVCharged separately
LaundrySelf-pay (+20–30%)
Dietary restrictionsInform before departure
Contact
Tour Guide List
Contact your vehicle's guide directly throughout the journey
| Vehicle | Tour Guide | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TQ | Thanh Tùng | 📞 0946 695 216 |
| 02 TQ | Trung Trần | 📞 0962 725 225 |
| 03 TQ | Phương Thanh | 📞 0972 168 996 |
| 04 TQ | Mr Phước | 📞 0815 128 686 |
| 05 TQ | Hoàng Sơn | 📞 0968 668 987 |
| 06 HN–LC | Hoàng Văn Anh | 📞 0988 807 887 |
Zalo
Zalo Group per Vehicle
Scan the QR code to join your vehicle's Zalo group – receive schedule updates from your guide
⚠️ Please join the group at least 1–2 days before departure
BUS 1
Tour 1 – Dali Kunming
31/5 – 3/6
BUS 2
Tour 1 – Dali Kunming
31/5 – 3/6
BUS 3
Tour 1 – Dali Kunming
31/5 – 3/6
BUS 4
Tour 1 – Dali Kunming
31/5 – 3/6
BUS 5
Tour 1 – Dali Kunming
31/5 – 3/6
Best Wishes
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Journey! 🌟
We sincerely wish all Teachers, Staff and Colleagues a Company Trip 2026 filled with joy, unforgettable experiences, and meaningful moments of connection as one Wellspring family.
We hope this journey will not only be a chance to rest and explore new destinations, but also a trip that brings more laughter, positive energy, and beautiful memories shared together.
— Organizing Committee · Wellspring Hanoi 2026 —