21 Mar - 23 Mar

ROUTE: CHINA: HANOI - LAO CAI - HEKOU - YUANYANG

• Border crossing with a travel permit only — no passport or visa required 

• Capture mesmerizing reflections of clouds and sky on the terraced fields 

• Guided by a professional photography leader to help you find the perfect frame 

• Thoughtfully designed itinerary researched by experienced photographers 

• Meet the Hani ethnic people and document their vibrant traditional culture and colorful attire 

06:00 – Meet at Mipec Tower, Tay Son. Transfer by private coach to Lao Cai International Border Gate (approx. 4 hours). 

11:00 – Complete immigration procedures at Hekou, then enjoy lunch with authentic Chinese cuisine. 

Continue to Yuanyang to photograph the stunning sunset over Ba Da terraces — where sunlight cascades across layers of fields, creating a golden glow on the landscape. 

Early morning shoot at Duoyishu Terraces as the first rays of sunlight pierce through the mist, illuminating the mirror-like paddies. 

C2: Sunrise at Duoyishu 

Return to hotel for breakfast. 

Visit and photograph Azhakou Village, home to the Hani people with their unique mushroom-shaped houses — an inspiring scene for photographers. 

C3: Ancient Hani Village 

Lunch at the village. 

Afternoon: Transfer to Laohuzhui for a sunset session. The terraces here flow in elegant curves down steep hillsides — perfect for experimenting with diagonal or S-shaped compositions under golden light. 

C4: Sunset at Laohuzhui Terraces 

Dinner and overnight in Yuanyang. 

Morning shoot at Yishu to capture the sunrise, followed by breakfast and hotel checkout. 

Continue photographing the picturesque Laoyingchou Terraces, a lesser-known but spectacular viewpoint. 

C5: Sunrise at Yishu 

C6: Laoyingchou Terraces 

Return to Hekou for lunch, short visit around the town, then proceed with exit formalities and transfer back to Hanoi. End of the journey. 

• Border travel permit and customs handling 

• Private 16-seat vehicle following the full itinerary 

• Local standard hotels 

• Meals as per itinerary (5 main meals) 

• Professional and dedicated local guide throughout the tour 

• Entrance fees to all listed sites 

• Comprehensive travel insurance (up to 30,000,000 VND/case) 

• Unlimited bottled water on the bus 

• Visa fees

• Personal expenses and beverages during meals 

• Single room supplement

• Optional visits or private setups outside the official program
   

*The itinerary maybe adjusted based on actual conditions; however, all scheduled sightseeing spots will be included in full.  

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