Hekou One-Day Tour|The Aroma of Coffee at the China-Vietnam Border + Poolside Relaxation Happiness
Yunnan’s border town really knows how to master the art of relaxation! Stroll along the China-Vietnam border river, enjoy exclusive egg coffee, indulge in dazzling Vietnamese snacks, and unwind with a swim at the hotel in the evening. This short border trip is simply legendary~ The climate feels just like Sanya, with a wave of heat sweeping through…
🏡 Highly recommended accommodation👍: Hekou Jianguo Hotel
The location is absolutely perfect! Right in the heart of the county, just a 5-minute walk to the border crossing and snack street, super convenient for getting around. The rooms are spacious and clean, with very new facilities. The biggest surprise is the hotel’s own swimming pool🌊 After a tiring day of sightseeing, soaking in the pool while enjoying the evening breeze instantly wipes away fatigue. The bedding is soft and cozy, ensuring top-quality sleep~
📝 Precise one-day itinerary🚗: Eat and explore at a relaxed pace, focusing on comfort
Morning: Coffee with a river view, start the slow border life
• Head straight to the must-visit “Scenic Coffee Courtyard”! ☕️ Riverside coffee with a clear view of the Vietnamese street scene across the river, perfect for photos~ Order the signature egg coffee, silky and rich with a subtle egg aroma🥚🍳, sweet but not cloying; pair it with a serving of Vietnamese rolled rice noodles🍜, the rice sheets are as thin as cicada wings, wrapped with shrimp and vegetables, dipped in soul-stirring fish sauce, tangy and appetizing, one bite and you’re hooked!
Afternoon: Shopping on the cultural street, unlocking various Vietnamese snacks
• After the coffee courtyard, take a 5-minute walk to explore Hekou Border Crossing Cultural Street. The street is lined with Vietnamese specialty shops, buy Vietnamese yogurt, cashews, and White Tiger Balm with your eyes closed—great value for money, perfect for gifts or personal keepsakes.
• More snacks to show off: crispy fried shrimp cakes with juicy centers; Vietnamese spring rolls, crispy and refreshing, wrapped with mint to cut the grease; for the adventurous, try the quail eggs dipped in chili salt, super flavorful. Eat and stroll along, full of authentic border life vibes~
Evening: Food + swimming, double the happiness to end the day
• Dinner at “Honghe Valley 1987 Restaurant”! Specializing in local Honghe dishes and Vietnamese fusion cuisine, you can order with confidence~ Recommended are the lemongrass grilled tilapia (tender and fresh without any fishy taste) and sour bamboo shoot beef (spicy and flavorful, perfect with rice). Portions are generous; three dishes for two people are more than enough.
• After dinner, leisurely return to the hotel, change into swimwear, and go for a swim! The water temperature is just right, not crowded and very peaceful. After swimming and showering, lie comfortably on the bed and all the day’s fatigue disappears~
💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls
1. Egg coffee is on the sweeter side; if you don’t like it too sweet, remember to ask for less sugar in advance.
2. For snacks on the cultural street, choose shops popular with locals for freshness, authenticity, and fair prices.
3. Don’t take photos of military facilities in the border area; follow the rules to stay safe~
Hekou is truly a treasure trove for short trips!
Slow pace, lots of delicious food, unique scenery, no need to rush the itinerary, focusing on relaxation and new tastes. Perfect for weekend getaways, and next time you’ll want to come back to unlock even more Vietnamese snacks🌶️
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