14 Nights Asia River Cruise
Description
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Hanoi
The limestone cliffs of the Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage site will be your first impression of northern Vietnam, but the adventure has only begun by the time you reach Hanoi. Vietnams millennium-old capital boasts sacred sites like the Temple of Literature, where you can stroll through manicured courtyards or see ornate shrines dating back to 1070. Find natural serenity at Hoan Kiem Lake, a place of quiet reflection within the fast-paced city. Cruise to Vietnam to check out the impressive St. Josephs Cathedral, a 19th-century Gothic Revival church that reflects the Western influence on the countrys recent history. |
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Day 2 |
Hanoi
The limestone cliffs of the Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage site will be your first impression of northern Vietnam, but the adventure has only begun by the time you reach Hanoi. Vietnams millennium-old capital boasts sacred sites like the Temple of Literature, where you can stroll through manicured courtyards or see ornate shrines dating back to 1070. Find natural serenity at Hoan Kiem Lake, a place of quiet reflection within the fast-paced city. Cruise to Vietnam to check out the impressive St. Josephs Cathedral, a 19th-century Gothic Revival church that reflects the Western influence on the countrys recent history. |
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Day 3 |
Hanoi
The limestone cliffs of the Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage site will be your first impression of northern Vietnam, but the adventure has only begun by the time you reach Hanoi. Vietnams millennium-old capital boasts sacred sites like the Temple of Literature, where you can stroll through manicured courtyards or see ornate shrines dating back to 1070. Find natural serenity at Hoan Kiem Lake, a place of quiet reflection within the fast-paced city. Cruise to Vietnam to check out the impressive St. Josephs Cathedral, a 19th-century Gothic Revival church that reflects the Western influence on the countrys recent history. |
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Day 4 |
Siem Reap
When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars. |
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Day 5 |
Siem Reap
When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars. |
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Day 6 |
Siem Reap
When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars. |
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Day 7 |
Wat Hanchey
Wat Hanchey is a hilltop pagoda 20km north of Kompong Cham that was an important centre of worship during the Chenla period when, as today, it offered some of the best Mekong views in Cambodia. The foundations of several 8th-century structures, some of them destroyed by American bombs, are scattered around the compound, along with a clutch of bizarre fruit and animal statues |
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Day 8 |
Phnom Penh
Budget-minded travelers will appreciate Phnom Penh's reasonably priced hotel rooms (several top-rated hotels on TripAdvisor offer rooms around $40/night). Explore the city's temples, palaces, and the remnants of its French colonial history. Just outside the city, the The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek) are a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past-- a somber contrast to the booming city of today. |
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Day 9 |
Phnom Penh
Budget-minded travelers will appreciate Phnom Penh's reasonably priced hotel rooms (several top-rated hotels on TripAdvisor offer rooms around $40/night). Explore the city's temples, palaces, and the remnants of its French colonial history. Just outside the city, the The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek) are a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past-- a somber contrast to the booming city of today. |
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Day 10 |
Cruising the Mekong
The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the world's twelfth longest river and the seventh longest in Asia. |
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Day 11 |
Sa Dec
Sa Dec is a Provincial city in Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam. It is a river port and agricultural and industrial trading center. The Sa Dec economic zone consists of Chau Thanh, Lai Vung and Lap Vo districts |
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Day 12 |
Vinh Long
Vinh Long is a city and the capital of Vinh Long Province in Vietnams Mekong Delta. |
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Day 13 |
Ho Chi Minh City (My Tho)
Vietnams bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Dont miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and houseboats. |
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Day 14 |
Ho Chi Minh City (My Tho)
Vietnams bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Dont miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and houseboats. |
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Day 15 |
Ho Chi Minh City (My Tho)
Vietnams bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Dont miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and houseboats. |