Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

FAR EAST • SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Discover South-East Asia
Intertwined along the eastern edge of the
Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam, Laos and
Cambodia are fascinating destinations,
all with a colonial legacy yet each with a
distinctive history, culture and landscape.
Explore karst landscapes, stepped paddies,
historic towns, glorious beaches and the
languid Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Cambodia
is home to the temples of Angkor, the
magnificent legacy of the Khmer empire, as
well as lush jungle and beautiful coastline.
For many years, Laos was over-shadowed
by its neighbours. Today, it is still a laid-back
country while the Buddhist culture lends its
people a delightful charm.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Colonial buildings • Lively markets &
street food
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Ho Chi Minh Presidential Palace, Hanoi
The Vietnamese capital is a mix of tree-lined
avenues, maze-like backstreets and fine colonial
buildings from the era of French rule. Visitors
to the city can see various sites connected with
the life of the former revolutionary and political
leader, Ho Chi Minh. Also of interest are the
900-year-old Temple of Literature, Vietnam's
principal Confucian sanctuary; the Museum of
Ethnology, which details the history and culture
of Vietnam's many ethnic minority groups;
and Hoan Kiem Lake, which encompasses Jade
Island and the Ngoc Son Temple. The city has a
lively street food scene – be sure to try a bowl
of pho, a warming broth with noodles and slices
of chicken or beef flavoured with chilli, fresh
herbs and lime.
Cruising in the
Gulf of Tonkin
Towering limestone karsts • Range of vessels
including traditional Vietnamese junks
In northern Vietnam, the Gulf of Tonkin
encompasses the three bays of Halong, Lan Ha
and Bai Tu Long. Bai Tu Long Bay occupies the
far north of the region, Halong Bay is the most
well-known and busiest area, while Lan Ha is a
quieter, less-visited bay and includes the large
island of Cat Ba.
The geography of all three areas features a
number of small islands, beaches, floating
villages and spectacular limestone karst
formations. Easily reached from Hanoi via a twoto
three-hour drive, an overnight cruise here is
the best way to get the most from your visit.
Lan Ha Bay
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