PakbengA convenient half way point for the river journey from the Thai/Lao border at Huay Xai and the beautiful town of Luang Prabang. This is a small village populated by mostly lowland Lao, Thai Leung, and a small number of Hmong tribespeople. The village itself is home to a cluster of lodges and guesthouses for travellers, but there is a small local market which may be interesting for visitors to explore if they rise early in the morning. Views over the Mekong at sunset and sunrise are very beautiful. |
Deluxe Journeys: Feature 2006 - Images Of Indochina This unique journey is all about showcasing Indochina’s most enduring images – the colourful Buddhist mandalas of Luang Prabang, the limestone islands of Halong Bay, Hoi An’s ancient streets, and the timeless Temples of Angkor are only a few. These are some of the prominent images which strike a chord with anyone who’s ever dreamed of traveling to Asia. But there are others as well; a street vendor setting up their market stall in the early hours of the morning, the graceful outlines of Hanoi locals performing Tai Chi on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake, a lone farmer tending his rice fields with an ox-drawn plough. Experience it all on the Images of Indochina – the ideal journey for avid photographers and those who want a taste of the region’s diversity in two weeks. From beautiful Luang Prabang to the tree-lined boulevards of Hanoi, from the lantern lit streets of Hoi An to the wonder of Angkor – these are the images of Indochina that will stay with you long after you have gone home. |
