South East Asia Destination Guide

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South East Asia : Vietnam

Vietnam Vietnam covers an area of 330.363 sq. km making it about as big as Italy or New Mexico. Vietnam has a 3400 kilometre coastline and mountainous terrain covers 75% of the country. Cambodia and Laos lie to the west, China to the north and the South China Sea to the east. Hanoi is the nation's capital, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's largest urban centre. Shaped like an elongated ‘S’, Vietnam stretches along the east coast of the Indochinese Peninsula and is likened by its people to a long bamboo pole hung with two baskets of rice, represented

Nakhon phanom : North East Thailand

Nakhon phanom Best known for its panoramic views of the Mekong River and the rugged mountains of Laos, it also has religious heritage centering on the province's Phra That Phanom, the most sacred religious structure in the Northeast. Nakhon Phanom is 740 km from Bangkok, 242 km from Udon Thani and 296 km from Nong Khai. Nakhon Phanom (City of Mountains), although primarily a gateway to Laos and onwards to Vietnam, is also home to one of Isan's (and southern Laos') most important wats, Phra That Phanom in the southern town of That Phanom. The province, literally translated as “city of

Mount Faber Park : Singapore

Mount Faber Park Mount Faber offers a panoramic view of the harbour and neighbouring Sentosa Island, as well as a large measure of tranquillity. It is also a place to catch the cable car to Sentosa. The only mode of’ public transport is by taxi or take the cable car from World Trade Centre. Near the top of Mount Faber, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the sea. If you wish to have a better view . you may use the binoculars which are provided. However, you will have to pay to use it for about ten minutes. Mount Faber

South East Asia : Laos

Laos If you're looking for a hassle-free tourist destination, experience Laos in all its majestic beauty. Natural in almost every aspect, Laos is one of Southeast Asia's least developed nations offering the adventurous tourist a land of many surprises. Laos, also known as the Land of a Million Elephants, is a culturally rich, land-locked country with a population of about 4 million. The Laotians are predominantly Buddhist and are very friendly and hospitable people. The official language is Lao. French and English are also widely spoken. The capital city, Vientiane, skirts the Mekong River, which forms the border between Laos and

Champassak: Laos

Champassak: Laos There is only one road in Champassak which starts from the ferry landing to S through the village. The center of the village is a place of a roundabout. All GHs, restaurants, a bank and government buildings are located around this roundabout or on this road. It is possible to visit here from Pakse for a day trip. However the accommodation is much cheaper and it is a very relaxing place. The province also houses much of the Bolaven Plateau, an area that is home to a number of ethnic minorities. To the south is Si Pan Don (four