Plan 7 days across Ho Chi Minh City, Haikou, Nanning on this ready-to-go China + Southeast Asia route — day-by-day timings, inter-city distances and a route map, all tweakable in minutes.
Route at a glance
Ho Chi Minh CityHaikouNanning
Why this route works
- 7 days, 3 bases — sequenced so travel days fall between sightseeing days and every stop gets real time on the ground, not just transfers.
- Tea houses and towers is the through-line: Ho Chi Minh City, Haikou, Nanning.
- China + Southeast Asia — one continuous trip instead of two separate holidays, so you only unpack and re-pack when the route really demands it.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY
1
1
Ho Chi Minh City
Arrival & first look
09:00Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Your private driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel (about 45–90 min from the airport).
11:00Early check-in, drop your bags and freshen up.
12:30Welcome lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Ho Chi Minh City old quarter with short photo stops.
17:00Return to the hotel to rest. Activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay with your card.
19:00Dinner at a recommended local restaurant — a regional dinner.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Your guide briefs you for tomorrow.
Overnightin Ho Chi Minh City.
Daily reminders · applies every day
- Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
- Confirm tomorrow’s driver pickup time with your guide.
- Keep both cash and a topped-up mobile-payment app (Alipay / WeChat Pay).
- Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
- Download the offline map for today’s area.
- Complete hotel check-in registration.
- Activate your eSIM / local SIM and test the data.
- Save the hotel address in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
DAY
2
2
Ho Chi Minh City
Full-day exploration
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15An orientation drive around Ho Chi Minh City with photo stops.
11:15Explore a signature street or square.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00A guided visit to a second attraction.
16:00A scenic walk or viewpoint stop.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30A local show or night market.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY
3
3
Ho Chi Minh City
On the road to Haikou
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Ho Chi Minh City.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Haikou.
13:00Arrive Haikou; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Haikou with your guide — Explore a further highlight or a nearby point of interest..
18:30Dinner in Haikou — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Haikou.
DAY
4
4
Haikou
Settle in & explore
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Haikou's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Haikou.
DAY
5
5
Haikou
On the road to Nanning
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Haikou.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Nanning.
13:00Arrive Nanning; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Nanning with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Nanning — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Nanning.
DAY
6
6
Nanning
Settle in & explore
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Nanning's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Nanning.
DAY
7
7
Nanning
Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or last souvenir shopping near the hotel.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; your guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!
Getting around
| Leg | Distance | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City → Haikou | 1094 km | Domestic flight |
| Haikou → Nanning | 362 km | High-speed rail |
Practical tips
- April–May & Sept–Oct are the sweet spot for most of China; avoid the Oct 1–7 National Day crowds.
- Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay and install a China eSIM before you land.
- Pre-book timed-entry tickets for major sights (Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Panda Base).
- Cross-border trips need entry checks for each country on the route — verify visa and transit rules for every passport in your group before booking flights.
- Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.
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