Laos, Luang Prabang and Northern Thailand, 13-day self-driving tour.

Chengdu to Kunming on the first day, live in the urban area at night Mohan on the second day, after breakfast, drive to the beautiful Mohan Port in Xishuangbanna, all the way across the mountains, green hills, blue sky and white clouds, it is refreshing and pleasing to the eye. After arriving at Mohan Port, check into the hotel, apply for a health certificate, exchange currency, phone cards, etc. On the third day, Luang Prabang, after breakfast, go to Mohan Port for customs clearance, and then go to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang has a history of more than a thousand years and was once the ancient capital of many dynasties in Laos. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Affected by French colonial culture, a large number of French-style buildings were left in Luang Prabang, especially French-style buildings with beautiful scenery on both sides of the Mekong River. Bars and coffee bars are lively. Extraordinary, it is a famous tourist attraction in Laos. Dinner is arranged for all riders to enjoy Laos small hot pot on the banks of the Mekong River. On the fourth day, one-day tour, visit the unique scenery of Luang Prabang in the morning. There are many monks and pagodas in Luang Prabang temples. The team, the yellow cassocks and the ancient bowls, set off the religious devotion of the monks in the hazy morning light. After breakfast, climb Mount Phousi to see the panorama of Luang Prabang. Then visit the Lao National Museum. There are relics of the Lancang Kingdom and many national-level cultural relics hidden here. The palace is resplendent and magnificent, and the interior decoration is elegant and luxurious. After that, visit Xiangtong Temple, which is listed as a famous temple in Southeast Asia. In the afternoon, go to Daguanxi Waterfall, take a leisurely swim in the crystal clear natural waterfall, feel it carefully, or bring a swimsuit to experience the wild fun of forest diving. For dinner, take care of the special food on the banks of the Mekong River, visit the national costumes at the Luang Prabang night market, and taste the spring-flavored Lao coffee to spend a wonderful night. On the fifth day, Vang Vieng, head to Vang Vieng, the "City of Freedom" in the morning. Vang Vieng is a simple and original mountain city. The Nansong River surrounds Vang Vieng. The beautiful peaks of karst landform embrace the whole city, just like the scenery of Guilin in China. After arriving in Vang Vieng for lunch, go to Tanjiang Karst Cave and Blue Mountain Lake to visit and play. Please bring your swimsuits. Teammates can swim in the Blue Mountain Lake, swing on the lake, and dive into the trees. If you have enough time to play slowly, you can have a snack by the lake, and then return to the hotel for free activities; you can drive along the beautiful Nansong River and enjoy the sunset scenery of the Nansong River. Taste authentic Vang Vieng delicacies for dinner on your own, and visit Vang Vieng Night Market, Food Street, and enthusiastic Lao bars at night! On the sixth day, Xayaburi, sleep until you wake up naturally in the beautiful mountains and rivers of Vang Vieng, or run along the beautiful Nam Song River in the morning, and the leisurely day begins again. After breakfast, free activities, there are many activities in Nansong River: 1. Rent a mountain bike for an idyllic cross-country ride 2. Take a hot air balloon to enjoy the panoramic view of Vang Vieng and the beautiful scenery of Nam Song River; 3. Come to an exciting kayaking competition; 4. Leisurely tire drifting is also a popular way of playing for many people; 5. Find a guide to explore those undeveloped caves; 6. Motorcycle riding is definitely the favorite time for couples After gathering in the afternoon, drive to Xayaburi Province, and enjoy the original Lao scenery that few tourists visit along the way. On the seventh day, go to Loei, after breakfast, drive to Loei, Thailand, enjoy the original scenery of Laos along the way, and experience the fun of self-driving. After lunch, go through vehicle procedures and personnel entry and exit procedures. After entering Thailand, go to the hospital for a physical examination, and then go to the Ministry of Communications to study and receive a temporary Thai driver's license. After dinner, enjoy an exotic romantic night. On the eighth day, Sukhothai, head to Sukhothai, a world cultural heritage site built in the 13th century (equivalent to the Yuan Dynasty in China) in the morning. Its status in the history of Thailand is equivalent to Chang'an, the ancient capital of China. This is the place where Thai culture was born and grew up. It means "the dawn of happiness". It is the story of the first truly independent dynasty in Thailand - the Sukhothai Dynasty. All. After arriving, visit the Sukhothai Historical and Cultural Park, shuttle among the ancient pagodas and temples, and imagine the splendor of the powerful Sukhothai Dynasty. On the ninth day, Chiang Mai, after breakfast, head to Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand known as the "Northern Rose". After arriving, visit Shuanglong Temple. Shuanglong Temple is a famous Buddhist summer resort in Thailand. Walk up to this temple built in 1383 by the white elephant and built by the royal family. Walking through 300 steps to this temple built during the Ming Dynasty in China, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the small city of Chiang Mai and the golden stupa in the temple. In the evening, enjoy Thai "king-level" food, watch traditional Thai dances, and then go to the Chiang Mai Night Market on Changkang Road to shop for treasures. There are many vendors here, and it is the most lively place in Chiang Mai. The local specialties and handicrafts of Chiang Mai are also sold. On the tenth day, one-day tour, after breakfast, go to the elephant camp to visit the elephant training and working conditions, and watch the wonderful elephant performance. You can also ride an elephant to the endangered long-necked village at your own expense. The unique aesthetics and the rustic village are also a special scenery. Visit the handicraft village to visit the famous local handicrafts. After the tour, return to the hotel to rest. On the eleventh day, Chiang Mai Songkran Festival, participate in the Songkran carnival all day. Put on cool clothes, prepare a waterproof bag, step on the water gun, and go to the streets of Chiang Mai Start our Songkran Carnival tour today. Songkran is the grandest festival in Southeast Asia, and you will be able to experience many local customs: Buddha exposure, float parade, water-splashing carnival... It's a real, whole-hearted, unrequited carnival trip! Remember to put your camera and wallet in a waterproof bag! Day 12 - Golden Triangle, leave Chiang Mai in the morning and drive to Chiang Rai, the most northern part of Thailand, which is famous for the Golden Triangle. Pass by Manisin Hot Spring for a short rest, where you can enjoy hot spring boiled eggs and hot spring baths to relieve the rush. fatigue. After arriving in Chiang Rai, we will have lunch, then visit the Black Temple and Longkun Art Temple. This unique white temple was designed and built by Thailand's chief artist as a gift to Queen Shijili. The appearance of the temple is decorated with mirror glass. At the same time, a large number of mythical animals in Theravada Buddhism were carved. Then go to the mysterious Golden Triangle area to visit the Golden Triangle Buddha and the Golden Triangle Arch. The long-known "Golden Triangle" is located on the old border between Myanmar and Thailand, and it is no longer the troubled place that was full of gunpowder and smoke. Standing here, you can see the Three Kingdoms at a glance. On the thirteenth day, Mohan, follow the Mekong River at sunrise and arrive at the Chiang Khong Port in Thailand. After customs clearance, enter Laos Huixay, then drive along Kunman Avenue all the way, go to Boten for entry and exit procedures, and end the trip. Each set foot on the way home.