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Phongsali: Laos Phongsali, with its strong Chinese influence and large number of local ethnic groups, is one of the most fascinating and unique towns in Laos. The picturesque Chinese Quarter features narrow, crowded cobblestone streets lined with small, low-roofed houses made of wood and stone. Simple decorative details are carved or painted in muted colours. The two main ethnic groups are Phou Noy, whose members wear traditional white leggings, and Chinese Ho, ancestors of the old Yunnan traders, who wear baggy trousers. Chinese is more widely spoken here than Lao and in fact, if it wasn’t for the French, Phongsali would

St John’s Island

St John's Island Formerly known as 'Pulau Sakijang Bendera', St John's Island, is a former penal settlement which is now a serene getaway for the sun lover. With lagoons, beaches picnic grounds, soccer fields, barbeque pits and camping grounds, it is a great place to relax, swim and suntan. St John's Island is now the weekend destination for anyone looking for a breather away from the city. Today you'll find a mosque, holiday camps, three lagoons, bungalows, a cafeteria, a huge playing field, and basketball. It's much larger than Kusu Island, but not large enough to fill a whole day of

Bintan : Indonesia

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Kusu Island

Kusu Island Kusu Island was called Pulau Tembakul in the past. It used to be a burial site of immigrants who died in quarantine on St. John's and Lazarus Islands. This small island has a Malay shrine and a Chinese temple with legend woven around them. It is believed that a giant turtle saved two shipwrecked sailors, a Chinese and Malay from drowning. In return the two men built a Chinese temple, a malay shrine and a giant turtle sculpture on the island. During October- November, Taoist travel to Tua Pekong Temple to pray. The pilgrimage is based o the