Research assignment

Guys, pls read up to find some answers to these more immediate questions. The rest can be figured out there.

Hanoi

1. How to get from Noi Bai airport into town?
2. Where to stay? Book in advance?

Border Crossing

1. Cross into Laos or China first?

Crossing into Laos from Vietnam

• Na Meo - Nam Xoi border
  

1. How to get to Na Meo?
   
2. How much?
3. From which bus station?
4. How much from Mai Chau?

• Tay Trang - Maung Khoa border

1. How to get to Tay Trang?
2. same questions as Na Meo - Nam Xoi

Crossing into China from Vietnam

• Lao Cai - Hekou border

1. Where is the best point in Yunnan after crossing the Lao Cai border to catch connecting transport to Xishuangbanna?
2. What are possible overnight spots?
3. How much are the transportation costs?