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Images of Southeast Asia: 21 Reasons to Visit Now
Southeast Asia is a land of spirituality, graced by 1,000-year-old temples and shrines dotting the lush, varied landscapes. It’s also a land of mesmerizing flavors and colors — everything from exciting food stalls overflowing with bright curries, soups and noodle bowls to gilded temples glistening in the sun and vivid flags decorating busy streets. Equal parts urban sprawl and natural wonders, its countries — places like Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam — are brimming with contrasts, with picture-perfect beaches, tangled rainforests, and bustling cities with zigzagging tuk-tuks, all just hours apart.
By Dan Wiencek, A&K Staff Writer | June 3, 2016
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Visit the expansive Cu Chi Tunnel network, a key Vietcong resource during the Vietnam War, and a sobering reminder of the country’s history.
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Whiz through traffic on a tuk-tuk, a motorized rickshaw popular with locals that is found throughout Bangkok’s busy streets.
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Discover the mist-shrouded, limestone islands dotting the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
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Visit the colorful collection of wats, or Thai temples, that pay homage to Bangkok’s deeply spiritual roots.
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Uncover the many hidden hallways, shrines and temples of awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, which was built in the classic Khmer architectural style.
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Beat the crowds and enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the sprawling Angkor Wat complex.
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Take a gondola ride on the Angkor Thom moat, pausing to take in the natural beauty during sunset.
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Explore Ta Prohm temple, often called the jungle temple at Angkor Wat, where centuries-old trees grow in, through and around the ruins.
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Marvel at the incredible detail sculpted into the sandstone walls of Banteay Srei, with its intricate renderings of elephants and ornate scrolls.
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Go to the center of Angkor Thom and find Bayon, a larger-than-life temple that is said to be decorated with over 200 smiling faces of king Jayavarman VII.
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Enjoy the sheer vastness of the Angkor Wat complex, the largest religious site in the world, spanning 402 acres outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Immerse yourself in the scents and flavors of Hoi An, Vietnam, where street fare — including skewers barbecued along the roadside — tempts at every turn.
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Experience the process of silk-making in Thailand — both a time-honored tradition and a lucrative export — and learn about this elegant fiber extracted from two types of silkworms native to the country.
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Traverse the busy streets of Hoi An with a local and discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site is architecturally inspired by the many nations that used its port.
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Board ‘Ha long Jasmine’ on Ha Long Bay, cruising past serene and sculpted limestone islands that rise from its depths.
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Travel through Vietnam’s storied countryside from Ha Long Bay to Danang, observing daily life as it unfolds.
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Explore the pulsating capitol city of Hanoi from the inside out, taking in the incredible French Colonial architecture of the Presidential Palace and learning about the Vietnam War from the inside of the Hoa Lo Prison.
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Hop aboard a classic junk (wooden boat) on Ha Long Bay, riding past tranquil limestone islands and floating villages home to smiling locals.
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Walk through the beautiful One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi, built by Emperor Ly Thai Tong; constructed from wood on a single stone pillar, it is meant to resemble a lotus.
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Explore Hanoi on a Vietnam luxury tour and uncover its cultural heart, which reveals traces of centuries of changing dynasties.
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Go on a mouthwatering culinary journey of Southeast Asia, tasting the many delicacies this region is known for, from comforting noodle soups to spiced chili crab and sweet sticky rice with freshly picked mangos.
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