Charms of the Mekong

De echte trekpleister van de haven Phu My ligt op 80 kilometer afstand in de bruisende, jachtige Ho Chi Minhstad. Hier denderen de motoren door de brede straten en oversteken is een levensecht Frogger-spel. Haar hectische tempo wordt enigszins getemperd door rustige parken, vredige pagodes en tijdloze steegjes.

Ho Chi Minhstad, voorheen Saigon, is een fascinerende combinatie van hoog en laag, oud en nieuw. In de straten van de stad vecht de Frans-koloniale architectuur om aandacht met de glinsterende moderne wolkenkrabbers; strakke designer-winkelcentra liggen zij aan zij met levendige lokale markten; en luxe sterrenrestaurants liggen direct om de hoek van rijen met eetkraampjes.

De beste manier om de stad te verkennen is te voet. De meeste grote toeristische attracties liggen in het compacte District 1, waar u gemakkelijk de weg vindt. Of spring achterop een xe om (motortaxi) om de stad als een lokale bewoner te bekijken. U zult hoe dan ook worden meegesleept door de pulserende energie.De echte trekpleister van de haven Phu My ligt op 80 kilometer afstand in de bruisende, jachtige Ho Chi Minhstad. Hier denderen de motoren door de brede straten en oversteken is een levensecht Frogger-spel. Haar hectische tempo wordt enigszins getemperd door rustige parken, vredige pagodes en tijdloze steegjes.

Ho Chi Minhstad, voorheen Saigon, is een fascinerende combinatie van hoog en laag, oud en nieuw. In de straten van de stad vecht de Frans-koloniale architectuur om aandacht met de glinsterende moderne wolkenkrabbers; strakke designer-winkelcentra liggen zij aan zij met levendige lokale markten; en luxe sterrenrestaurants liggen direct om de hoek van rijen met eetkraampjes.

De beste manier om de stad te verkennen is te voet. De meeste grote toeristische attracties liggen in het compacte District 1, waar u gemakkelijk de weg vindt. Of spring achterop een xe om (motortaxi) om de stad als een lokale bewoner te bekijken. U zult hoe dan ook worden meegesleept door de pulserende energie.

Mỹ Tho is a city in the Tiền Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam. It has a population of approximately 169,000 in 2006 and 220,000 in 2012. It is the regional center of economics, education and technology.

Cái Bè is a river-land mixed town in Vietnam. It is a rural district of Tiền Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. Along the river, there are docks that handle passengers and goods, and the floating market.

Sa Đéc is a Provincial city in Đồng Tháp Province in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam. It is a river port and agricultural and industrial trading center. The Sa Đéc economic zone consists of Châu Thành, Lai Vung and Lấp Vò districts.

Tân Châu is a town of An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.

Two lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfect start and end to your incredible journey. Cruise along the Mekong, visiting rural villages, historic pagodas, local markets and a Buddhist monastery where you’ll witness a special blessing by monks. Indulge your inner adventurer in Siem Reap, exploring the grand temples of Angkor Archeological Park. And luxuriate in an AmaWaterways’ Exclusive—an overnight sojourn on board an elegantly appointed ship in Ha Long Bay.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.

Oudong is a town in Cambodia, at the base of Phnom Udong Mountain, northwest of Phnom Penh. It was the site of the royal capital from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The mountain’s 2 mounds are connected by a ridge and dotted with stupas and shrines dedicated to former kings. Chedi Mouk Pruhm is the burial site of King Monivong.

Kampong Tralach District is a district in the south east of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Kampong Tralach town located 37 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.

Two lively cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, provide the perfect start and end to your incredible journey. Cruise along the Mekong, visiting rural villages, historic pagodas, local markets and a Buddhist monastery where you’ll witness a special blessing by monks. Indulge your inner adventurer in Siem Reap, exploring the grand temples of Angkor Archeological Park. And luxuriate in an AmaWaterways’ Exclusive—an overnight sojourn on board an elegantly appointed ship in Ha Long Bay.

Angkor Ban is a khum of Sampov Loun District in Battambang Province in north-western Cambodia.

Angkor Ban is a khum of Sampov Loun District in Battambang Province in north-western Cambodia.

Kampong Cham is a city on the Mekong River in southeastern Cambodia. It’s known for its French colonial buildings. To the south, Koh Pen Island is reached via a long bamboo bridge. Just beyond town is Wat Nokor Bachey, where a modern pagoda is built on the site of an Angkorian temple. The hills of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei have temples at the top. Farther north, Prasat Hanchey has pagodas and Mekong River views.

Kampong Cham is a city on the Mekong River in southeastern Cambodia. It’s known for its French colonial buildings. To the south, Koh Pen Island is reached via a long bamboo bridge. Just beyond town is Wat Nokor Bachey, where a modern pagoda is built on the site of an Angkorian temple. The hills of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei have temples at the top. Farther north, Prasat Hanchey has pagodas and Mekong River views.