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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