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hop into Cambodia. You'll land in Koh Kong , gateway to the lush Cardamom Mountains.
Explore them from idyllic rainforest lodges or the fabulous community-based ecotourism
project in Chi Phat .
Now make the easy trip to party-happy Sihanoukville . Beach bums should budget a
few days on offshore islands such as Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem before hopping on
a plane for the short flight to Siem Reap , gateway to the incredible temples of Angkor.
See the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat , the world's largest religious building; the
Bayon with its enigmatic faces; and jungle-clad Ta Prohm. Venture further to encounter
the usurper capital of Koh Ker or the spectacular mountaintop temple of Prasat Preah
Vihear .
In the wet season, the boat trip from Siem Reap to colonial-flavoured Battambang is
not to be missed. From Battambang continue south by bus to experience the contrasts of
Phnom Penh , then make your way to Ho Chi Minh City by direct bus or by boat via
Chau Doc and the Mekong Delta . From HCMC, go underground at the Cu Chi Tunnels ,
then join the faithful at the Cao Dai Great Temple before setting your sights on the South
China Sea. Mui Ne is the logical first stop, especially for kitesurfers. From here, take as
long as you want to drift north to Hanoi. Required stops include Nha Trang , Vietnam's
biggest party beach as well its dive capital; the graceful old port of Hoi An , which is
loaded with cultural and historic interest and boasts an amazing dining scene; and Hue ,
the old imperial capital and cultural hub of central Vietnam. Wind up with some sea
kayaking or a junk cruise among the karsts in Halong Bay .
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