If you’re backpacking around China and find your way to Kunming, chances are you’re looking to travel into Southeast Asia next. The Spring City is the perfect place to begin your SE Asia adventure, as it’s possible to get a visa for Vietnam here and catch a bus all the way to the border.

Find out how to get a Vietnam visa in Kunming and how to travel to ‘Nam by bus in this short video. Included below is all the info you’ll need (in Chinese) to make it happen!

永安路 – yǒng’ān lù

Yong’an Road

老滇过桥米线 – lǎo diān guò qiáo mǐ xiàn

Old Yunnan Over the Bridge Rice Noodles

北京路155附1号 – běi jīng lù 155 fù 1 hào

Beijing Road #11, Attachment #1

佳华广场酒店 – jiā huá guǎng chǎng jiǔ diàn

Kai Wah Plaza Hotel

华夏银行 – huá xià yín háng

Huaxia Bank

红塔大厦 – hóng tǎ dà shà

Hongta Mansion

越南总领事馆 – yuè nán zǒng lǐng shì guǎn

Consulate General of Vietnam

东部客运站 – dōng bù kè yùn zhàn

East Bus Terminal

售票厅 – shòu piào tīng

ticket hall

餐厅网吧超市 – cān tīng wǎng bā chāo shì

cafeteria, internet bar, supermarket

候车室 – hòu chē shì

waiting room

河口 – hé kǒu

Hekou