Kompong Thom is a perfect stopover town between Phnom Penh and Siem Riep. The main features include the double bridge crossing the Sen River and the gaudy Wat Komphong Thom. The nearby temple complex of Sambor Prei Kuk is an impressive site to behold and is much less crowded than the temples of Angkor.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Kampong Cham
Sleepy Kampong Cham is one of Cambodia's largest towns, located on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. Its name derives from the ethnic Cham, or Chinese Muslims, who inhabit many of the surrounding villages. The town retains much of its original charm, with wide boulevards, French colonial buildings, well maintained gardens, and a river front promenade. Nearby temples dating to the 6th century AD reveal Cambodia's oldest remnants of Angkorian architecture.
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Kampong Cham is the third largest city in Cambodia, but has yet to be heavily touristed like Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. It carries with it plenty of colonial French charm, and has a genuine "wild west" feel to it. Most travellers who do find themselves in Kampong Cham are in transit to elsewhere in the country, but those that choose to spend at least a couple of days in the provincial capital will enjoy the laid back atmosphere and quaint charm. Most people in Kampong Cham are of course ethnic Khmer, but there is a sizeable Cham minority in the province's towns, including a disproportionately high number of Muslims and Christians. Kampong Cham is the capital of the province of the same name. Because there is little foreign investment and no large scale tourism (almost every foreigner who comes here will be a backpacker), this city is very poor with few modern buildings, though not lacking in French architecture from the colonial period. It is similar to many other Cambodian cities, being rather dirty, with garbage a common sight. However, with the completion of a modern two-lane bridge across the Mekong, the city has begun a slow recovery from decades of irrevocable decline. The people of Kampong Cham are (like all Cambodians) very friendly and open to engaging with tourists.
HA NOI - HA LONG BAY
Ha Long bay is the Viet Nam’s the most favored paddling place in the country and kayaking is the best way to explore this heritage site. Its calm sea provides an ideal location for sea kayaking as you paddle through a maze of islets amid stunning scenery. Our kayaking trip give you a great chance to explore this dramatic setting at the bay with charming isles, deserted beaches, quaint coves, beautiful lagoons and deep dark caves that dot the waterfront.
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On arrival at Ha Noi Noi Bai Airport, we will be met and transferred to our hotel. A welcome drink and tour briefing are followed with a city tour by cycle and a performance of traditional Vietnamese Water Puppetry.
DAY 2 HA NOI - HA LONG BAY
Travelling to Ha Long Bay, we board our junk and enjoy a seafood lunch while cruising to Thien Cung Cave. After that we discover the bay paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets, passing a floating village to reach Luon Cave. We also paddle through a tunnel to explore some beautiful secluded lagoon.
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After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave and explore some other caves nearby. Late we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, followed by the Lan Ha Bay with lots of secluded beaches.
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We start paddling across a wide sea channel to reach Dau Be Island, which has a small fishing settlement. To the western side of the island is Ho Ba Ham, a deep grotto with three inland akes. The grotto is accessible by kayak. There are beautiful beaches around, where we could stop for swimming.
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Today is spent cruising the bay by our junk, enjoying its comfort on the sundeck and navigating amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay before heading back to the mainland. After an enormous brunch, we check out of our cabin and drive to Ha Noi.
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Take Summer Holiday on Vietnam
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Hanoi, is termed because the ‘the town with the river’s bend’ and it’s an expensive cultural heritage that blends in harmony with the growing modernization. The recent quarter has an historic charm and therefore the tourists will realize many retailers and restaurants lining the slender alleys. Ho Hoan Kiem Lake may be a pleasant body of water situated within the heart of Hanoi and is that the pride of the Vietnamese. For tourists fascinated by arts and design, there’s the Thang Long Water Puppet theatre and therefore the Van Mieu or the Temple of Literature.
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Ha Long Bay may be a ‘dream come back true’ for each beach lover because it has the 2 biggest islands Cat Ba and Tuan Chau with sensible beaches and resorts. The tourists are spellbound and awestruck by seeing the sumptuous stone curtain and therefore the many big stalagmites and stalactites. Mother Nature has indeed blessed this place with varied islands, isles and beautiful caves like Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot to call some.
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Nha Trang means that ‘white sand’ and this is often a fine looking bay, flanked by miles of pristine white sand beaches and guarded by a hoop of mountains. This Vietnam coastline may be a spectacular spot enjoyed by several tourists. Nha Trang Cathedral is a sublime building in French Gothic vogue and adorned with stained glass windows. every day on the boat is another added attraction because the tourists will gorge on luxurious seafood, fancy the sights of the fishing villages and snorkel and swim in crystal clear water.
In 1975, Saigon was named as Ho Chi Minh town and it’s the most important town in Vietnam. a number of the famous historical sites are found during this town for instance, the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ho Chin Minh museum, etc. Notre Dame Cathedral, a French designed Catholic cathedral may be a pride of this town and there are several Chinese temples during this town. Ben Thanh market may be a nice attraction for the tourists and there’s additionally the Night Market where all the native cuisines, arts and souvenirs is bought by the tourists.
Winter Holidays All Inclusive
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Holiday in the Canary Islands in winter
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Winter holidays in Denmark the fireplace
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In winter in the sun to Nicaragua
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On New Year to Vietnam
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Travelers meet in Vietnam incredibly friendly people and breathtaking scenery, to a completely different culture, one should be treated with respect and openness. The capital of Saigon newcomers bombarded with impressions of chaotic traffic and total confusion. Very famous is the Vietnamese cuisine, which is also very palatable to Europeans.should plan thoroughly, but who intends to travel to New Year period after Vietnam. For the New Year is all about Vietnam Tet head, flights are fully booked and closed attractions. Those who are present at this time in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, the country experienced before in a different way.
Lonely Scotland in Winter
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Scotland in the winter and Christmas is for individuals. The offer for tours is often limited to the summer months. A major advantage of the unusual journey time but the prices are for accommodation, the fall in winter in the basement. Lufthansa flies over the year to cheap Edinburgh. But one should consider that many of the famous sights such as castles and other historic sites are closed during the winter months.
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