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Mt. Fuji, Japan Exploring Indochina and Japan 39 1 THAILAND As brilliant as its vibrant nightlife, and as bright as the sun on luxurious resorts in Phuket, Koh Samui and Cha'am are the smiles of the people in this friendly country, which is lauded for its temples, floating markets and magnificent landscapes. 2 LAOS Experience the Asia of old in this small country that makes a big impression. Historic cities such as UNESCO World Heritage Site Luang Prabang stay frozen in time against a dramatic, tropically mountainous setting that remains untamed. 3 CAMBODIA Perhaps most famous for the Angkor Wat temples, the largest religious monument in the world, the rich tapestry of this country's many cultures can also be experienced in Siem Reap's many markets. Wendy Wu itineraries visit both. 4 VIETNAM Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia, this land of warm people, historic cities and peaceful villages is also one of fertile delta plains, verdant paddy fields, rugged mountains and winding rivers. 5 JAPAN More than 4,000 islands make up the "Land of the Rising Sun," one of the ten most populous countries in the world, as well as one of the most intriguing. At first, its history, culture and scenery captivated the West; today, its technology and progressiveness continues to do so. Cambodia