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FAR EAST • SOUTH-EAST ASIA<br />
Discover South-East Asia<br />
Intertwined along the eastern edge of the<br />
Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam, Laos and<br />
Cambodia are fascinating destinations,<br />
all with a colonial legacy yet each with a<br />
distinctive history, culture and landscape.<br />
Explore karst landscapes, stepped paddies,<br />
historic towns, glorious beaches and the<br />
languid Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Cambodia<br />
is home to the temples of Angkor, the<br />
magnificent legacy of the Khmer empire, as<br />
well as lush jungle and beautiful coastline.<br />
For many years, Laos was over-shadowed<br />
by its neighbours. Today, it is still a laid-back<br />
country while the Buddhist culture lends its<br />
people a delightful charm.<br />
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Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
Colonial buildings • Lively markets &<br />
street food<br />
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Ho Chi Minh Presidential Palace, Hanoi<br />
The Vietnamese capital is a mix of tree-lined<br />
avenues, maze-like backstreets and fine colonial<br />
buildings from the era of French rule. Visitors<br />
to the city can see various sites connected with<br />
the life of the former revolutionary and political<br />
leader, Ho Chi Minh. Also of interest are the<br />
900-year-old Temple of Literature, Vietnam's<br />
principal Confucian sanctuary; the Museum of<br />
Ethnology, which details the history and culture<br />
of Vietnam's many ethnic minority groups;<br />
and Hoan Kiem Lake, which encompasses Jade<br />
Island and the Ngoc Son Temple. The city has a<br />
lively street food scene – be sure to try a bowl<br />
of pho, a warming broth with noodles and slices<br />
of chicken or beef flavoured with chilli, fresh<br />
herbs and lime.<br />
Cruising in the<br />
Gulf of Tonkin<br />
Towering limestone karsts • Range of vessels<br />
including traditional Vietnamese junks<br />
In northern Vietnam, the Gulf of Tonkin<br />
encompasses the three bays of Halong, Lan Ha<br />
and Bai Tu Long. Bai Tu Long Bay occupies the<br />
far north of the region, Halong Bay is the most<br />
well-known and busiest area, while Lan Ha is a<br />
quieter, less-visited bay and includes the large<br />
island of Cat Ba.<br />
The geography of all three areas features a<br />
number of small islands, beaches, floating<br />
villages and spectacular limestone karst<br />
formations. Easily reached from Hanoi via a twoto<br />
three-hour drive, an overnight cruise here is<br />
the best way to get the most from your visit.<br />
Lan Ha Bay<br />
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