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The Kingdom of Cambodia, once part of the French Indochina, is bordered by Vietnam to the east, Laos to the northeast, and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. Cambodia appears on the tourist map as a Khmer nation with an intriguing past and an emerging future, it offers the mystery of the Khmer civilization, the regal eras of its kings, and the interesting layers of French influences.
Located in the heart of the Indochinese peninsula of mainland Southeast Asia, Laos borders Cambodia to the southwest, Vietnam to the east, Thailand to the west, China and Myanmar to the north and northwest. This landlocked country holds tight to its Buddhist tradition, Laotians live each day gracefully and peacefully with a pleasant and laid-back attitude.
Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia, which flows through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam before draining into the East Sea in Southeast Vietnam. Both Vientiane and Phnom Penh, Laos and Cambodia’s capitals, stand on banks of the Mekong. Rising from the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, about three-fourths of Mekong’s drainage area lies within Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. A cruise on the Mekong truly reveals a vibrant world of Southeast Asia along its shores.
The scenic seaplane flights between Hanoi and Halong Bay have become an exclusive experience in northern Vietnam, it’s a great way to get the most out of what the area has to offer. Take in the picturesque scenery of the Red River Delta and the amazing natural wonder of Halong from the top view, enjoy the 45 minute-flight instead of four hours driving. In Halong Bay, aboard a private wooden boat to cruise by towering limestone formations, visit the limestone cave and fishing villages.
For years, I have been dreaming of seeing the Lan Ha Bay of Cat Ba National Park, which is just 3 hour-drive from the capital city of Hanoi. The real area for adventure and nature lovers, full of limestone islands and wildlife. On my bucket list was to see wildlife in the park, kayak through a dark cave to explore a lagoon that I have read about on a travel magazine at home. I finally had the chance to go, and it was an amazing experience with Incense Travel.
In a 4 day-visit to Hanoi and Halong Bay, you can choose to be picked up from the airport and drive to the hotel upon arrival. A Hanoi city tour with a short street food tour, or walking tour around the Old Quarter, is a great way to capture the charm of this thousand years old city. Go luxury by taking a seaplane to Halong Bay, where you will enjoy a scenic flight above the Gulf of Tonkin before taking an overnight cruise on a wooden junk to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rise up early for a coffee at your hotel, then walk to the flower garden to meet your Tai Chi Master, and be welcomed with a cup of tea before practicing Tai Chi. Enjoy the slow movements and the tranquil of the waking up city, Tai Chi promotes relaxation, straight posture, and balance. In a very real sense, Tai Chi helps you stay younger as you grow older, thus making an outstanding contribution to our overall health and well-being.
Water puppetry is one of the must-sees in Hanoi. Beside the public water puppet theaters where hundreds of audiences, you should also know about this very unique water puppet theater: the one-man show of Phan Thanh Liem. Liem is known to be the first water puppet artist who brought water puppetry to a private performing level.
Bat Trang ceramic village is a nice ancient village on the bank of the Red river, 30 minutes from the busy city. People here have been making ceramics and pottery for generations. Here is my motorbike trip to this wonderful place, in a good day.
Poem Mountain or Bai Tho Mountain is one of the most famous place for both local people and tourists, especially those looking for the best Halong view from the top. Here are some pictures from my good hiking to the top of this mountain for a spectacular view of Ha Long bay.
We are back from Vietnam and Laos, having had a great time. We were so impressed with each and every tour guide and driver we had and every detail went off without a hitch. I wanted to personally let you know how pleased we were. Every single person we encountered was excellent. Our guides went over and above the call of duty. Overall, our expectations were exceeded and I wanted to thank you and your team for all of the hard work and effort that went into making our trip a fantastic experience! Thank you!
DEAN. F & KAREN. F, SYDNEY
