2024 Hekou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

"National Day, Encounter the Border Pearl - Hekou Full of Vietnamese Style".

"National Day, Encounter the Border Pearl - Hekou Full of Vietnamese Style" The bell of National Day is about to ring, are you looking for a different travel destination? Come to Hekou, this border city full of Vietnamese style, like a bright pearl, exudes unique charm. When you set foot on the land of Hekou, it seems to have entered a wonderful border world in an instant. Here, a river is like a smart ribbon, gently separating China and Vietnam. Standing on the shore, the breeze is blowing, you just need to look up, you can clearly see Vietnam on the other side of the river. That is a picture full of exotic customs, ancient buildings, swaying green trees, as if telling a long story. The streets of Hekou are full of strong Vietnamese style. The colorful shop signs are like the palette in the hands of an artist, adding a touch of gorgeous color to this small town. The street snack stalls exude a tempting aroma, the softness of Vietnamese rice noodles, the crispness of spring rolls, and the freshness of dipping rice noodles. Every bite makes people intoxicated in the ocean of food. There is also the fragrant Vietnamese drip coffee, like a magic potion, which makes people feel as if they have traveled to the streets and alleys of Vietnam in the moment of tasting. Walking on the riverside avenue of Hekou, feeling the embrace of the breeze. On one side is the bustling and prosperous Chinese border town, and on the other is the mysterious and quiet Vietnamese old street. This wonderful contrast can't help but marvel at the magic of nature and human civilization. Here, time seems to slow down, giving you enough time to appreciate and feel this unique border scenery. National Day holiday, come to Hekou! Immerse yourself in this border world full of Vietnamese style, feel the blending and collision of different cultures, and start an unforgettable journey. Here, you will find that the world is so small, but there is so much beauty.

great lunch at Hekou

The street at the river mouth is simply breathtakingly beautiful for photos!

The river mouth day trip👣 is a must to take a stroll on Riverside Road. The sunlight sprinkling through the treetops🌳, that sense of transparency, really makes one unable to resist taking photos📷. In the hot weather, cooling off under the trees🧊, taking some beautiful photos, and then having a cup of drip coffee☕, is just too comfortable~🤩

Trip to Fuxian Lake-Mile-Yuanyang-Jianshui

🚗🚗🚗Travel route: Day1: Longhu Chongqing Times Street→Weixin Rendong Hotel Day2: Fuxian Lake→Fuxian Lake Muyun Inn Day3: Jianshui Ancient City→Yuanyang Yihe Health Center Day4: Yuanyang Hani Terraces→Hekou Port→IU Hotel (Honghe Hekou Store) Day5: Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area→Mile Shiyue Boya Hot Spring Hotel (Lake Quan Ecological Park Store) Day6: Guanyin Bridge Pedestrian Street

Hekou

Hekou is a border city located just a river away from Vietnam, serving as an important port for cross-border trade between the two countries. The city enjoys a comfortable climate and is not high in altitude, boasting a long history. Attractions include the old customs house, the meter-gauge train station, the old artillery site, and the cross-river customs bridge. For those who enjoy border trade, there is a clothing street to explore, and for food lovers, there is a food street.

Train travel in China

Train Travel ( Overnight train ) From Hekou North Station to Kunming,China. Ticket : Book direct through the Trip.com apps i just gets level 2 berth. got 3 level berth in this train. Hekou located on the border with Vietnam, adjacent to Lao Cai ( Vietnam ). A train trip to takes 6-7 hours. Kunming, the modern capital city and transportation hub of China’s southern Yunnan province, has a large student population and a temperate year-round climate(info take from google ) My first experiance for this type of trains. its really awesome! You Guys should try this.#staycation #hekou #traintrip #backpackers #malaysiantraveller

The Best Water Under Heaven -Nanxi river It is famous for it’s clean water, rare rocks, waterfalls, ancient villages and shoals. The Nanxi river is originally beautiful and the waters there are pure and soft. The guide told us the water has been praised by experts as the Best Water under heaven. Apart from the water and rocks, there are many ancient villages which are hidden among the green forest. had an amazing experience and highly recommend for getting out of cities and swimming in summer!