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Angkor Wat , Cambodia

INDOCHINA ~ Wonderful , smiling people ~ Ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites ~ ~ History , culture and nature in abundance ~ Swathes of golden beaches ~ ~ Fragrant food to fire the imagination ~ Great value destination ~

Vietnam , Cambodia and Laos , a trio of relatively undiscovered and intriguing lands linked by the mighty Mekong . Here , the friendly locals warmly welcome you to see how traditions and culture intermingle with a French colonial past ; where scenic landscapes are littered with fascinating sites , structures and relics ; and , where palmfringed beaches remain blissfully uncrowded . Exotic , adventurous and never boring - make it top of your travel list !
Staggeringly beautiful and full of intrigue , Vietnam has an embarrassment of riches . Modern metropolises tempered by colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards , verdant valleys and fascinating hill tribe villages , attractive coastal resorts and tranquil , meandering rivers combine to make this a destination like no other . And , then there ’ s the food , whether it ’ s slurping spicy noodles from a street stall or feasting on flaky croissants at a French patisserie , Vietnam has all the ingredients for a memorable holiday .
Cambodia welcomes visitors with open arms to explore its treasures : steamy jungles with iconic ancient temples , tropical islands and littleknown seaside towns where you can feast on freshly-caught fish , charismatic cities with elegant colonial architecture , and lush national parks .
Sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam , Laos is the best of Southeast Asia in one bitesized destination . Enchanting landscapes , a refreshingly slow pace of life , glittering temples and the early morning sight of saffron-robed monks silently collecting alms . Utterly compelling !
132 INDOCHINA
Lai Vien Kieu , Hoi An
Luang Prabang visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444