For anyone wondering why we took this route to Hanoi from Hong Kong, I have to say that unless you want to fork out $500 for a one way flight, or board three trains and have two overnight stops, this is the best way! The first part of our journey was a simple two hour bus ride from the centre of Hong Kong to the border. Once we were through customs and back in China again (doh, you could smell the toilets from the immigration queue!) we then boarded the overnight bus! Have to say, this was class!! Everyone had there own little bed, with loads of leg room and a pillow and blanket! The bus was very clean and spacious so was well happy with it! Met a guy from Hong Kong, Wallis and he
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