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Countries at a Glance
Many a Mekong adventure begins or ends in Bangkok. It works as a
convenient launch pad into hilly northern Thailand, the beaches of the
eastern Gulf, or Laos and Cambodia to the east.
Laos is the remote backwater of Indochina. Diverse minorities and national parks ensure
it is the ecotourism darling of the region. Cambodia is best known for the Angkorian
temples around Siem Reap, but also features outstanding beaches on the south coast, fine
food in Phnom Penh and wildlife-watching opportunities in the mountainous east. A range
of excellent community-based ecotourism initiatives bring much-needed income to more
remote areas.
Vietnam is catching up with Thailand fast. Spiralling cities, designer dining and ultra-
luxury beach resorts point to the future. War relics and traditional minority lifestyles are re-
minders of the past.
Vietnam
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