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The Mekong River; Weaving through and Forging the Southeast Asia we all Know and Love

The Mekong River is one of the most if not the most important river in all of Southeast Asia. Citizens of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam who live along the banks are quite dependent of the river, either for its fish, and of course its waters. It is the world's 10th longest river, spanning a length of about 4,900 kilometers, draining an area of 795,000 square kilometers of water and discharging 475 cubic kilometers of water annually.

Archeologists have estimated that there were settlements living in and around the Mekong dating as far back as 2100 BCE. Early civilizations included the Funan (1st century AD), who were then proceeded by the Chenla (5th century AD). The Angkor Empire then took over and influenced most of the area until the Kingdom of Siam and the North Vietnamese followed suit.

The Mekong has quite an interesting start point. Contrary to the warm tropical nature of Southeast Asia, the river actually originated from the cold and snowy Himalayas in the Tibetan Plateau.  From here, it runs through the Yunan Province in China before making its way to Myanmar, then forming a border between it, Thailand and Laos before cutting through Cambodia and finally emptying out in the Mekong Delta and South China Sea in Southern Vietnam.

Along the way, the Mekong has her fair share of waterfalls and rapids. Now, that may be good for those looking for a scenic and relaxing sport, but it is quite the opposite for travelers. Those falls have earned the Mekong as one of the toughest rivers to navigate on.

The Mekong Basin may well be one of the world's richest areas in terms of biodiversity, perhaps even richer than the Amazon! Estimates have about 20,000 plant species, 430 different types of mammals, 1200 birds, 800 reptiles and amphibians and more than 1200 species of fish swimming in its waters, some of which are giants. The Giant River Carp, which can grow as long as 1.5 meters and weigh as much as 70 kilograms, makes its home here. Also included are the 4 meter wingspan 500 kilogram Mekong Freshwater Stingray and the renowned Mekong Giant Catfish, known to grow as long as 3 meters and weigh 300 kilograms! The rare Irrawaddy Dolphin and Siamese Crocodile also call the Mekong River home.

Perhaps you'd like to live some of that Mekong magic? You certainly can! In Cambodia, experience the famed countryside and rural atmosphere along its banks as you cruise along the Mekong. Spend the night on the Mekong Delta in luxury and discover amazing waterways hidden amongst vibrant tropical fruit gardens, bustling floating markets that offer a cornucopia of items and acres of emerald rice fields that make this region of Southern Vietnam so magical.

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"Mekong river cruise" Lgeorge's photos around Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep (photography)


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Mekong Cruise Laos

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A Glimpse of Mekong Delta - Escape to Phu Quoc Beach Duration: 3 days

Overview: The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three harvests per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks the end of a 4,500km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and channels.

 

Day 1:  Ho Chi Minh – Mytho - Bentre – Can Tho ( Lunch )

We drive toMy Tho, where we get on our private boat, which shall start off by driving us to Turtle island, a beautiful island with many orchards. Here we can enjoy a variety of tropical fruits while listening to traditional South Vietnamese folk songs performed by local artists. Then, we are going on a short horse cart ride to a Bee Farm, where we can play with the pythons, try some honey tea, and taste local confectionery. Finally, we will have a short rowing boat ride to our main boat, which in turn will take us to Phoenix island where will have our lunch. After lunch, we go back to the harbour. Drive to Can tho. Overnight in Cantho. (Lunch)

Day 2:  Cantho - Cai Rang floating market – Rach Gia ( Breakfast, Lunch )

7.30AM: We leave the hotel, board a motor boat along the Mighty Mekong River to Cai Rang floating market, the largest of its kind, where a colorful display of boats carrying juicy fruits and vegetables gather for daily exchanging. Then we continue the cruise & walk on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent scenery and get close to the locals as they go about their daily routine (visit the Noodle Factory or the Crocodile Farm).
Late morning, transfer to Rach Gia for overnight stay. O/n in Rach gia (Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 3:  Rach Gia – Phu Quoc ( Breakfast )
Morning transfer to the ferry for hydrofoil from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc. End of service. (Breakfast)

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Asiana Travel Mate focusses on individual, inbound travel into Vietnam, extending to Cambodia and Laos. Our tours differ from most other operators in the Indochina region with our services geared towards customization for the individual, families and small groups although we also offer regular, scheduled tours. From the very first contact via the internet, or face to face over the counter, our consultants assist you in planning and budgeting your travel, paying special attention to your personal needs and preferences. 

Considering the possible routes and modes of travel options between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, as well as available flights, overland terminal points, border crossings and comparative costs, Asiana Travel Mate makes it easier to understand the logistics of traveling through Indochina, to plan and customize your tour, saving time, money and redundant backtracking. The basic options are organized into several modules to cover the northern, central and southern zones of Indochina, allowing for combinations and detailed customization according to the timeframe, budget, activities and destinations preferred.

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A Vietnam Travel Guide For Cruising The Exotic Mekong River

Vietnam is famous for its two big areas growing rice (known as rice baskets among Vietnamese). The one in the North is the Red River Delta, and the other in the South is the Mekong Delta. The Mekong Delta is formed from the mighty Mekong River which originated from the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. The river makes its way through China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam before flowing into the sea. The part of the river running through Vietnam is tore into nine branches and named Cuu Long by Vietnamese locals, which means Nine Dragons to describe the nine branches that terminate the flow of this great river as it is absorbed by the sea.

The locals in Mekong delta live right on the edge of the rivers or canals. Their home structures varied from place to place as they are built conveniently from whatever materials found. Fisheries can be found right under those homes. It can be said that life in the delta is tightly woven with its rivers with floating markets while other activities and businesses are conducted on its banks.

Visiting the Mekong delta, tourists can stop at major cities and towns such as Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh, Ben Tre, My Tho, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Long Xuyen and Can Tho… Aside from the cities, there are many national parks and nature reserves in the area. Some of the names are Con Dao national park, Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve, Mui Ca Mau national park, Nui Cam nature reserve, Phu Quoc national park, Thanh Phu nature reserve, Tram Chim national, etc…

Taking a Mekong river cruise is the best way to experience the local life on the river as well as to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. There are many cruise operator offering cruising services for tourists. Some among the popular names are The Jayavarman, Indochine, Le Cochichine, Douce Mekong, Mekong Queen, Mekong Melody…

The usual itinerary for a Mekong trip is around 5-7 days. The trip often starts from Ho Chi Minh City, and then goes down along the Tien River or Hau River. For longer itineraries, a few tourist destinations in Cambodia or Laos can be included in the routes.

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Allison works for a travel company in Vietnam specialized in providing tourists with services for Vietnam visa,  Vietnam hotel, Vietnam tour and other travel services. She writes articles about traveling in Vietnam with insightful knowledge of a local as well as a professional in the field.

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