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The Royal Palace is often the number one visit for tourists who visit the area. It is the most magnificent building in the area, adorned with painting and jewels. Currently, tourists may only visit the Silver Pagoda section of this palace, so they will only get a little taste of the King’s life. Personal messages can be sent to the king by mean of a special letterbox located on the southern side of the palace.

Phnom Penh is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Cambodia due to the vast amount of tourist and cultural attractions available in the area.You can pay a visit to the Royal Palace, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Ta Prohm Temple which is located in the southern part of Phnom Penh.These are the two most popular tourist attractions in the area.Other tourist destinations include the Wat Preah Keo or Silver Pagoda as well as the Wat Botum.

Places to visit in Phnom Penh,Cambodia

Angkor Wat
Phnom Penh
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Ta Prohm Temple
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum

Many people also enjoy visiting many of the monuments in New Delhi, the capital of India, while others prefer exploring the villages and native culture of the rural India. There are also shopping malls, traditional Indian Markets, Temples, and authentic Indian Cuisine serves in all parts of India. India truly makes a great travel destination for those interested in relaxing or getting a different experience than they have had on any other vacation.

Laos shares borders with Myanmar and China to the north, Cambodia to the south, Vietnam to the east and Thailand to the west. After decades of shutting itself out from foreign influences, Laos offers a unique perspective of the traditional way of life in Southeast Asia.

The Attraction

Its self-imposed isolation from the rest of the world makes Laos a rare portal through which we can view how life used to be in the now-progressive Southeast Asian region, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the rugged Annamite highlands or the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley. Aside from its beautifully preserved culture, Laos boasts of lush jungles, winding rivers, indigenous village markets and the Plain of Jars archaeological site, which has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

Laos Tourist Attractions

Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital city of Laos and its seat of government. As a former French Indochinese state, Vientiane has a compelling history of colonial domination and internal conflicts that have ravaged the country in the past. Despite this, the pace of life in the capital is surprisingly slow and laid-back. Vientiane (pronounced ‘Wieng Chan’ by the locals) houses several interesting Buddhist monasteries as well as bustling markets.

Luang Prabang

This ancient city has become the centerpiece of tourism in Laos, a city of majestic buildings and serene natural surroundings that has survived decades of war and revolution. UNESCO has declared Luang Prabang a World Heritage site

Plain of Jars

The Plain of Jars archaeological site is believed to be over 2,000 years old. Huge jars of mysterious origin are arranged haphazardly in over a dozen different groupings, including several hundred in five major groups. Each jar weighs about 6.6 tons and is fashioned from solid stone that does not appear to come from the area. Archaeologists believe the jars were used for burial purposes.

Ho Chi Minh Trail

Students of war history will want to visit the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which played a prominent role in two wars – it was used by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War and by the Viet Minh in the war against the French in the fifties. The trail runs parallel to the Vietnam-Laos border and consists of a network of gravel roads and dirt paths.

Pha That Luang

The most revered national monument in Laos is a fitting representation of Buddhist religion and the country’s sovereignty. It is surrounded by a series of high walls with windows, said to be erected by King Anouvong in the early 19th century as a defense against invaders.

Khone Phapheng

It is the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphins.

How to Get There

National carrier Lao Airlines, Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways have regular flights to the international airports at Vientiane and Luang Prabang. It’s actually cheaper to fly to Udon Thani in Thailand and travel via shuttle service to Vientiane, which is just 17 km away.

Tourists can also enter or exit Laos by land from/to Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam, but not from/to Myanmar. The most popular tourist crossing is the Friendship Bridge across the Mekong between Nong Khai (Thailand) and Vientiane.

Traveling Around

Traveling around Laos by air, road or river is a rewarding experience. Lao Airlines has a monopoly on domestic flights. The common ways to travel on land are by minibus, converted pickup truck, converted Soviet truck and motorized three-wheelers. Minibuses are quicker and more expensive but not necessarily better. Boats are used only as shortcuts to avoid horrible roads.

Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia with China (north) and Laos and Cambodia (west) as its primary neighbors.

The Attraction

Although it is recognized worldwide for its history of war, rebellion and colonization, Vietnam is a place of overwhelming beauty. Divine beaches line its entire coastal strip and brilliant green rice paddies provide a dazzling contrast. The Red River Delta on the north and the Mekong Delta on the south add to the natural setting which is also enhanced by soaring mountains cloaked by misty forests. The lure of the country’s rich culture and history is also strong.

Great Tourist Destinations

Hanoi

Hanoi has overcome its history of war and hostility to become one of the most enchanting cities in Southeast Asia. The pace of everyday living is slow and pleasant and is ideal for the wandering traveler who wishes to soak in Hanoi’s majestic landscape of lakes, public parks and narrow boulevards. Prime examples of French-colonial architecture such as monuments, temples and other ancient buildings line the city.

Ho Chi Minh City

In stark contrast to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh is a bustling, dynamic city where business and a modern lifestyle are the order of the day. As Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh is a modern-day metropolis around which the country’s economic prospects revolve. It is also the country’s cultural trend-setter where young urban professionals lounge in roadside cafés during the day and frolic at throbbing nightspots after work. There as an exhilarating mood throughout the city, particularly in the shops, street markets and sidewalks where vendors peddle assorted wares.

Dalat

In the southern Central Highlands region, Dalat city is the place to visit for its serenity, natural environment and cool climate. It hosts the Summer Palace, constructed by Emperor Bao Dai as his personal summer playground and as a depository of art treasures. The palace hosts the Hang Nga Guesthouse and Art Gallery which the locals call the “Crazy House.”

Halong Bay

UNESCO has dubbed Halong Bay as a World Heritage site. It provides a magnificent view of over 3,000 tiny islands that makes the Gulf of Tonkin a breath-taking tourist destination. Each island is peppered with clear beaches and grottoes.

My Son

The My Son monument is another locale that UNESCO has declared as a World Heritage site. It is set in the center of a lush green valley that is encircled by rolling hills and a soaring massive mountain known as the Cat’s Tooth. My Son was once the center of the kingdom of Champa, one of Vietnam’s two Indian-influenced civilizations, the other one being Angkor.

How to Get There

The three international airports are in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and Da Nang. They accommodate direct flights from Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. Long-distance flights are few and tourists usually transit through Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok and Taipei.

Tourists can also enter Vietnam by train from Beijing, China. The rail link has been closed due to landslides. If you wish to enter Vietnam by road, there are also several border crossings along China and Laos. International driver’s licenses are not honored in Vietnam.

Traveling Around

Tourists usually roam around the cities in rented cars that come with their own drivers. These can be arranged easily enough through hotels and tourist cafes. The more adventurous travelers can opt to roam Vietnam by motorcycle or bicycle, which is how most of the population gets from place to place. Cyclo pedicabs are popular among natives but the drivers are known to overcharge foreigners. For $20, you can hire a tour boat for a full day’s tour.

Vietnam and Laos are two countries in the South East part of Asia. The area features a wide variety of tourist attractions from temples that are centuries of years old to tours and museums which explore the ancient cultures and history of the area.

Temples in Vietnam and Laos

Some of the more famous attractions in the area include Phu Tho or King Huang’s Temple which consists of the Ha Temple, which was built in the 15th century and features a 700 year old tree in the front gardern, among other temples including the Thuong and Geieng Temples as well as King Huang’s burial grounds.

There are many tor operators who will guide you through this magnificent area and take you through the temples and the burial grounds as well as provide you with cultural and historical information detailing why each location is of significance.

Bac Giang

Bac Giang is another popular tourist destination. This recluse features rock waterfalls, lush vegetation, creating natural luxurious baths. There are a variety of other temples and tourist attractions in both countries, and when can shop at traditional marketplaces in cities in both countries where native home made goods are available for purchase. The area truly provides a taste of the rich culture of the area and will prove to be a unique and unforgettable vacation.

The Attraction

Turkey has a reputation for its Old World splendor as well as for mystery and intrigue where crusaders and janissaries once roamed the streets. But the country has long since left behind these unflattering stereotypes. Today, Turkey is modernizing at a rapid pace, with modern-day cities standing side-by-side with spectacular castles and mosques from its glorious past. The people are very hospitable and the food is great while the county’s coastline is nothing short of magnificent. It is also the best place in the Mediterranean for bargain-basement shopping.

Great Tourist Destinations

Ankara

Ankara, Turkey’s capital city and the country’s second largest behind Istanbul, is host to many impressive tourist attractions, including the Anitkabir museum which also serves as a mausoleum of Turkey’s founder, Kemal Ataturk, and displays many of his memorabilia and paraphernalia. The museum is a huge building that reflects the architecture of great Anatolian empires of the past.

Other impressive sights in Ankara are the Hisar, a Byzantine Citadel sitting on top of a hill, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which is the home of the best artifacts discovered throughout the country. Ankara also boasts of several archaeological remains (the Citadel, Atakule Tower, Temple of Augustus, Roman Theater and the Roman Bath), museums and galleries (Painting and Sculpture Museum or Resim-Heykel Müzesi, War of Independence Museum or Kurtulus Savasi Müzesi and Ethnography Museum or Etnografya Müzesi).

Hagia Sofia

The name stands for “Church of the Divine Wisdom” in Greek and was regarded as the foremost church of Christianity during its time. This prime example of Roman engineering dates back to the sixth century features a huge dome (30 meters in diameter) and is believed to have been the largest enclosed space in the world for over 1,000 years. It was originally a basilica but became a mosque in the 15th century and was transformed into a museum in the 1930s. Hagia Sofia boasts of breath-taking mosaics.

Topkapi Palace

Beautifully decorated with lavish ornaments, the palace was home to the great Ottoman emperors for over three centuries. It had four courts, each one more magnificent than the other. The second court led to the emperor’s harem, the state treasury and a display of various weapons. The third housed the imperial treasury.

Troy

This legendary archaeological site may seem dull, composed mainly of ruins, but excavations have unearthed at least nine ancient cities on the site, among them the venues for Homer’s Iliad, which was once believed to be based on legend until the discoveries at Troy proved otherwise.

How to Get There

Turkey’s Ataturk International Airport handles a comparatively limited selection of international flights although it is possible to enter Turkey by train from Europe or by bus and car.

Traveling Around

Domestic air travel serves all major cities while a dependable long-distance bus network covers the rest of the country which includes the dolmus (small bus or car). If you’re in a rush, the local Hizli ferries cut travel time by half.