Sunday, September 27, 2009

Regional delights

Whether you're into majestic temples or buzzing markets, Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the Greater Mekong will help you go with the flow By Nick Ray
27/09/2009
Writer: Nick Ray
Bangkok Post

PEOPLE AND CULTURE Towering mountains and flat plains - the contrasting landscapes of the Mekong region have attracted a divergent group of people over the centuries. Discover the diversity of the Mekong with a visit to some of the minority regions and experience their culture.
Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
The original Dai (Thai) kingdom, the land of "Twelve Thousand Rice Fields" is a little slice of Southeast Asia in China. Penetrate the jungle to discover a cultural microcosm that is unlike anywhere else in the Middle Kingdom.
Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia
Translating as "Meeting of the Hills", this place is a world apart from lowland Cambodia and a blissful escape from the heat of the plains. The landscape includes a seductive blend of pine forests, dense jungle and hidden waterfalls, and provides a home to the Phnong people, famous for their elephant rearing.
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