Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai overland
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This itinerary describes the overland route from Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnam up to Hanoi and further into China. This route is becoming a very real choice for the adventurous traveler.
PrepareMost travelers will need visas for at least Vietnam and China. See those countries' entries for details.
Get inSee Discount airlines in Asia.
GoThe easiest but most expensive way to cross is the direct bus to Nanning from Kim Lien Hotel in Hanoi. There are also direct train services across the border.
Alternate route through KunmingIf you have the time and money, you could swing further west into China.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai overland" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: User:Vmenkov, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons