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which we’ll notice in many places in and route to view the border with China and see
L]Z`YO >L[L beyond to the Chinese village of Ha Kou across
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BP NZY_TY`P _]PVVTYR [L^_ _P]]LNPO NZ]Y LYO city before boarding our overnight sleeper
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for lunch together. Here, we spend time QPL_`]P ^TX[WP _bTY MP]_S^ QZ] _SP YTYP SZ`]
among the Giay people, who are devoted trip to Hanoi.
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and fables.

Late this afternoon, we return to our hotel in
time for dinner on our own. Day 7 Hanoi
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transfer to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy
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Day 6 Sapa • Sin Chai Village school discoveries. You may choose to visit the
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visit • Ta Phin Village • Transfer to
the many contributions by local women
overnight train
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,Q_P] M]PLVQL^_ bP OP[L]_ QZ] _SP aTWWLRP ZQ
the Fine Arts Museum of Vietnam where a
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Chai is home to an agricultural community
lunch at a local restaurant before returning
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to our hotel. Depending on your gateway city
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we’ll meet some of the local children in the
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village school.
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BP ]P_`]Y _Z >L[L TY _TXP QZ] W`YNS ZY Z`] -]PLVQL^_ 7`YNS
own. After leisure time here, we depart for the
remote Ta Phin Village where we’ll interact
bT_S _SP WZNLW =PO /eLZ NZXX`YT_d BSTWP Day 8 Return to U.S.
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is embellished with vibrant embroidery and
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the bright red turbans that the women wear.
During our time here, a local will invite us
into their home where we’ll have a chance to
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have about this distinct culture.

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