Blue and Red Dragon Vietnam China Tour

Meeting at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at 23:25. Our overnight stay is on the plane.

After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, flight to Ho Chi Minh City at 02:25 with Turkish Airlines flight TK0162. Landing at Ho Chi Minh City Airport at 16:30 local time. After our passport and baggage procedures, transfer to our hotel by our vehicle from the airport. We complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Dinner and our overnight stay are at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for a panoramic Saigon city tour. First, we will see the palace (Reunification Palace) which was built by the South Vietnam President in the 1960s as a symbol of independence but represented the fall of South Vietnam with the tank raid in 1975. Then we will see the Opera House, City Hall, the historic Post Office building from the French Colonial period, and the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is an exact replica of the one in Paris. We will take a break at a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, after visiting the War Museum, which reveals the terrible traces of the Vietnam War, the colorful Chinatown, and the local market called Ben Thanh, we return to our hotel. Dinner and our overnight stay are at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for the Mekong delta tour. Our journey on the Mekong River begins with our private boat. Our first visit on our tour will be Thoi Son island. This island is called the fruit basket of Vietnam. We will have the opportunity to taste interesting tropical fruits on this island. We will take a break at a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we will have a 15-minute horse-drawn carriage experience on a local village road. At the end of this walk, we will reach Chuong Duong Fruit Orchards. In this region, we will have the opportunity to taste both tropical fruits and Vietnam's beautiful green tea accompanied by local Vietnamese music. Then we will take a canal cruise with sampan boats unique to Vietnam. Dinner and our overnight stay are at our 4* Northern Charm Hotel (etc.) in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and depart for the Cu Chi rural area for the Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Built in the 1940s, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a giant underground hiding system consisting of interconnected tunnels. It is said that thanks to these tunnels, which were used first against French colonial troops and then during the American War, the Vietnamese achieved many war successes. Inside this tunnel system, which allows approaching the enemy silently and invisibly, attacking suddenly, and then disappearing, there are long paths that allow crawling, kitchen and rest sections, weapon depots, and clean drinking water wells. Then we will move to the Hanoi train street. The street is a narrow train crossing point in Hanoi, and the train passes very close to the buildings on both sides of the tracks several times a day. After this, we will take a break at a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. After our ticket and baggage procedures, flight to Hanoi with local airlines. After landing at Hanoi Airport and our baggage procedures, we depart from the airport by our vehicle to the restaurant where we will have our dinner. After the meal we will have at a local restaurant, transfer to our hotel. Upon arrival, we complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay is at our hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will start a panoramic Hanoi city tour and set off towards the old square. By visiting the shops between interesting narrow streets and houses, we will get information about both the city and the local culture. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the mummy of Ho Chi Minh, the architect of the Vietnamese revolution and the founder of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, whom the people call Uncle Ho, is exhibited, and his house built on stilts, which was his last residence from 1958 until his death in 1969, and the elegant One Pillar Pagoda rising from the middle of a lotus flower pool will be the places we will visit. In addition, the Old Quarter, consisting of 36 small streets intersecting each other perpendicularly from the French Colonial Period, Silk Street, Paper Street, Shoe Street, Bronze Street, and the Pagoda are among the other places to be seen. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of this tour, departure to watch the show of Vietnam's world-famous Water Puppet Theater. After the show, we will have our dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to our hotel. Our overnight stay is at our hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and set off towards Ha Long Bay, the natural and astonishing beauty of Vietnam. Upon our arrival after our journey, boarding our boat. After the briefing by the boat staff, we have our set menu lunch consisting of traditional rich varieties and settle into our cabins. At the time to be notified by our guide, departure for the fishing village tour called Vung Vieng, which lasts about half an hour, accompanied by local boats. Afterwards, free time on the boat to enjoy the view and the sea. We will have our set menu dinner consisting of rich Vietnamese-style varieties on our boat. Our overnight stay is on our boat in Ha Long Bay.

Early wake-up on the boat and the opportunity to do Tai Chi accompanied by a teacher for our guests who wish. After a snack breakfast at approximately 07:00, the Sung Sot Cave, which is under protection by UNESCO, will be visited. Return to the boat after the tour. After vacating the cabins at approximately 10:30, departure towards Hanoi. Following our arrival in Hanoi, the Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century and the first university of Vietnam, and Hoan Kiem Lake are among the places to be seen. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of the tour, we depart towards Hanoi Airport. After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, flight to Shanghai with Local Airlines. Landing at Shanghai Airport. After our passport and baggage procedures, departure from the airport by our vehicle to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. At the end of our dinner, transfer to our hotel. We complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay is at our hotel in Shanghai.

After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Shanghai tour. Our first stop will be the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai's most important Buddhist temple. Founded in 1882, the temple gets its name from two precious white jade Buddha statues, one in a sitting position and the other in a reclining position. The temple holds special significance as these statues were brought to Shanghai from Myanmar. The temple architecture is in the traditional Chinese Buddhist style and it is still an active monastery used by monks. After our visit here, we will go to Yu Garden, a famous classical Chinese garden from the Ming Dynasty located in the Old City area of the city. The garden was built between 1559 and 1577 by an official named Pan Yunduan as a peaceful resting place for his family. It is filled with ponds, bridges, stone structures, traditional pavilions, ancient trees, and houses the famous Exquisite Jade Rock inside. Following this visit, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue our tour with The Bund, Shanghai's famous waterfront area located along the Huangpu River. Known for its early 20th-century European-style colonial buildings, it also offers the city's most iconic view along with the modern skyline of Pudong on the opposite bank. The final stop of our tour will be the Shanghai Tower. The tower was completed in 2015 and stands out with its twisting spiral design. With a height of 632 meters, it is one of the tallest buildings in China and the world. Inside, it features offices, hotels, and some of the fastest elevators in the world. After taking in the panoramic view of the city from the observation decks on the 119th floor, we will return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Shanghai.

After having breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and continue with the Shanghai tour. On our tour, we will first go to Xintiandi, a stylish living and entertainment area where old Shikumen houses have been modernly restored. An elegant and touristic area where historical texture blends with modern architecture, the neighborhood is full of cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutique shops. Our next stop is Tianzifang, offering a more bohemian and artistic atmosphere. After this creative neighborhood famous for its narrow streets, art studios, design shops, and small cafes, the final stop of our tour will be Nanjing Road, Shanghai's most famous shopping street. Having a wide range of shopping options from luxury brands to affordable stores, the street is also referred to as the "Fifth Avenue of China". At the end of our tour, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the train station after lunch. We arrive at Beijing train station with a high-speed train journey of approximately 5 hours. From here, transfer to our hotel by our vehicle. We complete our check-out procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Beijing.

After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Beijing and Great Wall of China tour. We will go by our vehicle to the Juyong Pass (Juyongguan Great Wall), one of the Great Wall sections closest to Beijing. The pass was used as an important military pass in history and is located in a strategic valley. Since its scenery is surrounded by greenery, it is particularly enjoyable in spring and autumn. Although it offers easier climbing options compared to other sections, some parts of it are quite steep. After our visit here, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant located in this region. After lunch, upon our return to Beijing city center, we will go to the Olympic Stadium. After seeing and examining the stadium from the outside, we will return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Beijing.

After having breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and continue with the Beijing tour. Our first stop will be Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the center of Beijing. It takes its name from the Gate of Heavenly Peace to its north, and China's national ceremonies, flag-raising ceremony, and various official events are held here. Surrounding the square, which is a symbolic center both politically and culturally in Chinese history, are important structures such as the National Museum, Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and the Qianmen Gate to the south. Afterwards, we will move to a local restaurant where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will proceed to the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, completed in 1420 and known as the Forbidden City because public entry was prohibited for centuries. Where Chinese emperors lived and the country was ruled for 500 years, it is the world's largest palace complex with approximately 980 buildings and over 8,700 rooms. At the end of our tour, we will depart for Beijing Airport. Overnight stay is on the plane.

After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK0089 at 00.40. Landing at Istanbul Airport at 06.15 local time and the end of our tour. We say goodbye to meet on our next distinguished and enjoyable trip.