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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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