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Hanoi Saigon Hoi An Tay Ninh Halong Bay Siem Reap Luang Prabang 0 200 miles 0 200 km L A O S V I E T N A M C A M B O D I A T H A I L A N D C H I N A M YA N M A R South China Sea Gulf of Thailand Bay of Bengal Gulf of Tonkin Danang Hue Ben Tre Phnom Penh Bangkok Kanchanaburi Mae Kampong Chiang Rai Lampang Chiang Mai Can Tho Nha Trang Qui Nonh Dalat Take an experience to the far east even farther. The exoticism of this region has long fascinated, from the age of colonialism that left its mark of French influence on Vietnam to modern day Japan, which has become as synonymous with futuristic cities as it had been with ancient culture. This sense of culture runs deep here, from the astounding Temples of Angkor Wat, not far from Cambodia's golden beaches, to the lush rainforests and mighty Mekong River of yet untouched Laos. And in much the same way that Thailand's bustling cities and picture-perfect beaches provide the ultimate mix of city and sun, these tours in Southeast Asia and Japan create a stunning kaleidoscope of what makes Asia just so extraordinary. Welcome to SOUTHEAST ASIA AND JAPAN Welcome to Southeast Asia and Japan | 35 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 charms of this friendly country, 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 among the most intriguing. At first, its history, culture and scenery captivated the West; today, its technology and progressiveness continues to do so. Tokyo Kanazawa Osaka Kyoto Takayama Koya-san Nara Mt. Fuji H O N S H U S H I K O K U K Y U S H U 0 100 miles 0 100 km J A P A N A T L A N T I C O C E A N Sea of Japan 3 2 1 4 5

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