If you want to learn about culture yet don’t want to rough it up, then your ideal destination is Indochina where both tradition and luxury converge to give you a unique experience of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia that you’ll always remember.
In order to see the provincial life in Vietnam’s countryside firsthand, one has to walk in the farm villages and rice paddies himself or herself. This way, he or she will be able to learn and appreciate how the villagers live day to day in a very simple yet satisfying way. In Mekong Delta for one, the buffalos and farms are a spectacular view any outdoor enthusiast will surely enjoy. And because of the abundance of the farm animal in the country, it has been an unwritten law in the local transportation to give the right of way to a water buffalo on the streets. The boat people are also interesting to visit, exploring the beauty of their seemingly rustic yet rich history and culture.
In Laos, elephant riding is one of the most famous tourist attractions. Visitors will first take lessons from a mahout before riding an elephant to Nam Khan River to bathe. The rice alms ritual in Luang Prabang is also something that tourists look forward to when they visit the place. In Cambodia, Angkor Wat’s ruins is a breathtaking sight to behold.
Residents in these countries are known to be very warm to their visitors and at the same time deliver excellent service while preserving their traditions the whole time. The local guides for one are guaranteed to be hospitable yet also very efficient in their jobs.
While taking in all of these authentic culture, tourists do not have to give up convenience and comfort. World class hotels such as Park Hyatt Saigon, Metropole in Hanoi and Raffles in Siem Reap are available to provide guests all the luxury they need. All of these hotels have five-star amenities and service and are strategically located for the ultimate satisfaction of their visitors. Moreover, airports and planes such as the Saigon-Danang destination are guaranteed to have modern facilities and efficient Service.
So if you’re looking for a getaway that has both traditional culture to nurture your soul yet at the same time luxury to fulfill your need for rest and relaxation from the stress of work and city life, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will give you a perfect blend of adventure and vacation all in one.
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