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Day 3: Hanoi Old Quarter, Hotel Review, Food & Massage
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Back in Hanoi after the cruise, we slowed things down and focused on what the city does best – food and massages. Staying in the Old Quarter, everything was within walking distance, from a surprisingly good bánh mì spot to a spontaneous jersey shopping detour. We squeezed in a full-body…
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Day 4: Hanoi Attractions, Train Street & Food Guide
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Day 4 was all about exploring Hanoi’s key attractions, starting with the historic Imperial Citadel of Thang Long before making our way through the chaotic but fascinating Dong Xuan Market. The highlight of the day was experiencing Hanoi Train Street. We opted for the quieter southern section, where the train…
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Day 5: Hanoi Last Day, Best Massage & Departure
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Our final day in Hanoi was intentionally slow and indulgent. With an evening flight back to Singapore, we made the most of our last few hours with one final (and arguably the best) massage at Ha Noi Classic Spa & Delivery Massage Service. A hot stone massage was the perfect…
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Day 12-13: Qinghai Tibet Railway – Xining – Chengdu – Singapore
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From the “Gateway to Tibet” to the spicy heart of Chengdu! Our 13-day journey ends with a boarding pass scare, a surprise birthday celebration on Sichuan Airlines, and a literal “tongue-numbing” hotpot challenge. Here’s how we survived the final 48 hours of our Tibet adventure and my #1 tip for…
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Day 11: Riding the Qinghai-Tibet Railway: Lhasa to Xining
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We’re boarding the “Sky Railway!” Our 22-hour journey from Lhasa to Xining on the world’s highest train was surprisingly luxurious in a soft sleeper cabin. From the mirror-like waters of Cuona Lake to the secret “pro-tip” for cooking the perfect onboard cup noodles, here is what it’s really like to…
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Day 10: Shigatse – Lhasa
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Back in Lhasa! After a long drive along the China-Nepal Highway, we hit Barkhor Street for some last-minute souvenir hunting. From creamy Yak milk tea at A Diao to the glowing Potala Palace at night, here is how we spent our final magical evening in Lhasa.
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Day 9: From Everest Town to Shigatse
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Saying goodbye to Everest is bittersweet, but the “civilization” of Shigatse was a welcome sight! Today we explored the massive Tashilhunpo Monastery and its 28-meter bronze Buddha before ditching our standard tour dinner for some incredible local street food and grilled skewers.
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Day 8: Shigatse – Everest Town – Everest Base Camp
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I finally made it! We swapped our itinerary to catch the perfect weather at Everest Base Camp (5,200m). From the brutal 108-bend winding roads to witnessing the magical “Golden Sunset” on the peak of Mt. Everest, here is the honest reality of battling the winds and why you should definitely…
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