The rivers of Asia have long been the
lifeblood of civilisations, their banks
shaping the course of dynasties and
nations, creating trade routes that were
old when the great powers of Europe
were young. Asia of old lives along
these shores, in the bustling markets,
tiny villages and centuries-old temples
that dot the ever-changing landscape.
Southeast Asia has its own unique
character, defined by religion, culture,
geography and eons of intricate history.
In Cambodia discover a complex
merger of both ancient and modern
worlds. Explore one of the most
important archaeological sites in the
world in Siem Reap, Angkor, and visit
the largest Khmer temple, Angkor Wat,
built in the 12th-century AD. In Phnom
Penh, see the magnificent Royal Palace
with its spectacular Silver Pagoda.
In Vietnam, spend time in the
French-conceived colonial city of
Hanoi. Visit the Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum and Hanoi's Temple of
Literature. Enjoy the stunning beauty
of the innumerable rivers and canals
of the Mekong Delta stopping by the
colourful Cái Bè floating market and
witnessing local workers producing
rice noodles, coconut candy and other
handmade products.
In Ho Chi Minh City, admire the city's
French colonial and Vietnamese
architecture reflected in the grand City
Hall and the Reunification Palace, shop
in Ben Thanh Market, and explore the
legendary Cu Chi tunnels.
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