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Stretching roughly 4,184 kilometers from Tibet to the South China Sea, the 1)sinuous Mekong is the 2)thread that connects Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan (China). It is the longest river in Southeast Asia. Many of the communities along the Mekong continue to live as they have for hundreds of years. The Chinese view the Mekong注1 as a 3)vital energy source. Using the river as your guide is the best way to witness the diverse cultures in their most 4)intact form.
Yunnan, China
Yunnan is a 5)showpiece of China’s many natural wonders ?6)rugged, wild, and ancient. The 7)legendary stories come alive in the snowy peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the 8)unfathomably deep 9)abyss of Tiger Leaping 10)Gorge, and the imagination 11)inspiring 12)limestone columns of the Stone Forest. Yunnan is one of the most 13)ethnically diverse provinces in Asia. The province shares a western boarder with Myanmar, and a southern border with Laos and Vietnam.
Bagan, Myanmar
With a population of 51 million, Myanmar is one of the largest countries in Southeast Asia. The country is a union of over 100 national races with their own languages and 14)dialects. Much like Siem Reap in Cambodia, the small town of Bagan, close to an15)archaeological site, is 16)destined to develop rapidly as a tourist haunt. Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar ?one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. This vast site can be explored 17)intricately for more than a week. In the early 11th century, Bagan was the world center of Theravada Buddhism注2, with more than 13,000 18)pagodas covering the plains bordered on both sides by the Ayeyarwady River. But the city fell to the 19)invasion of Kublai Khan’s 20)hordes in 1287 and was 21)abandoned, leaving only 3,000 pagodas remaining in the midst of the 22)Mongol destruction.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Laos has a rich history stretching back 10,000 years. Here Buddhism 23)permeates every 24)facet of life. Our first impression of this country is that the people go to bed very early. Change comes slowly ?the land of mountain, 25)mists and 26)untamed natural beauty tempts with 27)unrivalled peace and 28)serenity.
It’s hard to imagine a town as magical as Luang Prabang ?it was the first capital of Laos and has somehow managed to remain 29)unscathed by war and modernization. The ancient capital wakes up every day to the sound of bells, 30)gongs and drums from the local temples which send the monks on their morning rounds. Luang Prabang has around 1,000 resident monks who make the 31)circuit around the town each morning to collect rice for their daily meal. This former royal capital is the perfect location for spiritual contemplation. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the town center is 32)dominated by 33 temples and has a long history as a center for the study of Buddhism.
Nong Khai, Thailand
The Mekong River flows from Thailand’s top ?the Golden Triangle where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand touch ?to its northeast border, where Nong Khai is located. Nong Khai is one of the northeastern provinces of Thailand. The province is located in the valley of the Mekong River, which also forms the 33)boundary with Laos. To the south it has some highlands. Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is only 25km away from Nong Khai.
The Golden Triangle is where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet across the Mekong River. It was once a 34)notorious center of the 35)opium trade but today the area is full of beautiful, natural scenery and ancient temples. Many tourists 36)flock to the Golden Triangle region of Thailand for some “Wild west?scenery. Thailand can be a pleasantly 37)overwhelming experience.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Everybody knows Angkor but Cambodia doesn’s end there. A broad range of activities enable visitors to pull back the curtain and discover the depth of the country’s true beauty. Take the Mekong River as it snakes through the heart of the country, its banks becoming a showcase for Cambodian life. Like Vientiane, Phnom Penh is another capital that the Mekong River flows past. Phnom Penh is a city that retains a 38)colonial French charm despite its violent past. Wat Phnom is impressive. The hilltop pagoda gave the city its name. Wat Phnom is a symbol of the capital city Phnom Penh.
The beautiful and extensive temple ruins at Angkor, now a UNESCO Heritage site, 39)represent the glorious Khmer 40)civilization and one of the most 41)spectacular historical sites in Asia. The incredible temple complex, which lay forgotten beneath the jungle for centuries, dates back to the 12th century and represents one of the world’s most remarkable architectural achievements.
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Vietnam has two big deltas, the Red River Delta in the north and the Mekong Delta in the south. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, lies on the banks of the Red River, about 100km from its mouth. The Mekong Delta region is formed by the various 42)tributaries of the 43)mighty Mekong River. The land of the Mekong Delta is renowned for its richness. It produces enough rice to feed the entire country with a 44)sizeable 45)surplus left over. Take a 46)sampan ride that 47)meanders through small villages and experience the simple lives of the Mekong people. It’s fun to bargain at local floating markets where 48)hawkers sell a variety of fruit and vegetables on boats.
Being the capital of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Can Tho is a 49)thriving 50)metropolis with huge streets. The center of Can Tho is quite busy and noisy with motorized 51)cyclos 52)roaring up and down the streets combined with 53)throngs of people going about their lives.
Deep in history and rich in culture, this trip is one of the last travel 54)frontiers with 55)stunning natural beauty and incredible cultural diversity. There is a more urgent reason to visit the Mekong now as life along the river is set to change rapidly. It’s a wonderful experience to float along the Mekong River which provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the 56)lush vegetation of the Mekong Delta and to sample local 57)cuisine.
蜿蜒的湄公河仿如一条细线，从西藏到南中国海延伸约4184公里，把柬埔寨、老挝、缅甸、泰国、越南及中国云南等地连起来。它是东南亚最长的河流。几百年来，许多湄公河两岸的居民的生活方式一直没有太大改变。中国人视湄公河为重要的能源。沿着这条河畅游是领略最完整的多国文化的最好途径。
中国云南
云南省汇聚了中国许多自然奇观—其地势高低不平，拥有古老的原始生态环境。从白雪皑皑的玉龙雪山峰顶到深不可测的虎跳峡，还有令人遐想联翩的石林都流传着栩栩如生的传奇故事。在亚洲，云南是最多民族聚居的省份之一。云南省的西面与缅甸接壤，南面边境则连着老挝和越南。
缅甸蒲甘
缅甸人口达5千1百万人，是东南亚最大的国家之一。缅甸有100多个支系的少数民族，每个民族拥有各自的文字与方言。像柬埔寨的暹粒一样，小城蒲甘离考古地点很近，因此很快便成为一个旅游胜地。蒲甘是缅甸的主要旅游地—它是亚洲拥有最多考古点的地方之一。人们可以在这个地方呆上一个多星期进行细致的考察探险。在11世纪早期，蒲甘是全球小乘佛教的中心地—这里有1万3千多座佛塔，遍布在伊洛瓦底江两岸的平原上。但在1287年，蒲甘遭到忽必烈游牧部落入侵，随后被遗弃。在蒙古人毁城的过程中，仅有3000座佛塔得以幸存至今。
老挝琅勃拉邦
老挝的悠久历史可以追溯到1万年前。在这个国家里，佛教渗透在生活的方方面面。我们对于这个国家的第一印象是当地人都很早睡。变化缓缓而来—山峦、薄雾以及纯朴怡人的自然风光伴随着无比的安宁与平静。
很难想象一个小城能像琅勃拉邦这样迷人—它是老挝的第一个首都，这里没有战争的创伤，也丝毫没有受到现代化的影响。每天清晨，这个古都在当地寺庙的锣鼓钟声中醒来，寺庙里的和尚大清早便抱钵外出化缘。琅勃拉邦大约有1000名常驻僧侣，他们每天清晨会在城里走一圈化缘。这个前皇室首府是沉思冥想的最佳地点。琅勃拉邦于1995年被纳入联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产之列，其市中心便有33座寺庙。长久以来，琅勃拉邦一直是重要的佛学之地。
泰国廊开
湄公河从泰国最北面—缅、挝、泰三国交界的“金三角”—流至泰国东北边境，廊开便在这里。廊开是泰国东北面的一个省份。该省坐落于湄公河河谷，这里也是泰国与老挝的边界线，其南面是丘陵地带。老挝的首都万象离廊开只有25公里。
金三角是泰国、缅甸及老挝交界之地，在湄公河边隔河相望。这里曾是声名狼藉的鸦片贸易中心，但如今这个地区到处是美丽的自然风光与古老的寺庙。许多游客聚集到泰国的金三角地区一睹“荒野的西部”景观。泰国是一个赏心悦目又让人无法抵挡的旅游国度。
柬埔寨金边
众人皆知吴哥窟，但柬埔寨值得一游的绝不止这个地方。一系列丰富多彩的活动让游客可以拉开幕帘，发掘这个国家真正的魅力。到湄公河去游一趟吧，因为它蜿蜒地穿过柬埔寨的中心，河两岸展现了柬埔寨人的生活。与万象一样，金边是湄公河流经的另一个首都。尽管拥有一段暴戾的历史，金边是一个保留着法国殖民色彩的魅力城市。神殿金塔山更让人印象深刻。金边的名字便来自于山顶的佛塔。神殿金塔山是首都金边的标志。
吴哥窟美丽广阔的庙宇遗址现已成为联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产，它象征着辉煌的高棉文明，是亚洲最壮观的历史遗址之一。令人叹 为观止的古庙群在丛林下被掩埋了数个世纪，以致被世人所遗忘，其历史可追溯到12世纪，是世界上最有名的建筑学成就之一。
越南湄公河三角洲
越南有两大三角洲—北面的红河三角洲与南面的湄公河三角洲。越南的首都河内便坐落在红河岸上，离入海口约
100公里。湄公河三角洲地区由宽阔的湄公河的多条支流汇聚形成，以其肥沃的土地著称。这里出产的粮食作物丰盛，足够供给全国食用，而且还有相当大的剩余。你可以坐上小船蜿蜒穿梭于小村庄之间，体验一下湄公河两岸居民的简朴生活。在当地水上市场讨价还价也是一件乐事，小贩会在船上叫卖各种各样的水果蔬菜。
作为越南湄公河三角洲的首府，芹苴是一个繁荣兴旺、街道宽阔的大城市。繁忙的市中心车水马龙，摩托三轮车喧闹地在大街上行驶，人们忙于为生活奔波。
湄公河沿途地区拥有深厚的历史文化底蕴，这趟旅程是难得的多国边境游之一，它让你领略到美丽动人的自然风光以及让人难以置信的多元文化。现在有一个更迫切的原因要去游览湄公河—湄公河两岸的生活将会日新月异。畅游湄公河是一段精彩的经历，它让游客有机会探索湄公河三角洲青葱的草木，还可以尝遍当地的美味佳肴。
Stretching roughly 4,184 kilometers from Tibet to the South China Sea, the 1)sinuous Mekong is the 2)thread that connects Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan (China). It is the longest river in Southeast Asia. Many of the communities along the Mekong continue to live as they have for hundreds of years. The Chinese view the Mekong注1 as a 3)vital energy source. Using the river as your guide is the best way to witness the diverse cultures in their most 4)intact form.
Yunnan, China
Yunnan is a 5)showpiece of China’s many natural wonders ?6)rugged, wild, and ancient. The 7)legendary stories come alive in the snowy peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the 8)unfathomably deep 9)abyss of Tiger Leaping 10)Gorge, and the imagination 11)inspiring 12)limestone columns of the Stone Forest. Yunnan is one of the most 13)ethnically diverse provinces in Asia. The province shares a western boarder with Myanmar, and a southern border with Laos and Vietnam.
Bagan, Myanmar
With a population of 51 million, Myanmar is one of the largest countries in Southeast Asia. The country is a union of over 100 national races with their own languages and 14)dialects. Much like Siem Reap in Cambodia, the small town of Bagan, close to an15)archaeological site, is 16)destined to develop rapidly as a tourist haunt. Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar ?one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. This vast site can be explored 17)intricately for more than a week. In the early 11th century, Bagan was the world center of Theravada Buddhism注2, with more than 13,000 18)pagodas covering the plains bordered on both sides by the Ayeyarwady River. But the city fell to the 19)invasion of Kublai Khan’s 20)hordes in 1287 and was 21)abandoned, leaving only 3,000 pagodas remaining in the midst of the 22)Mongol destruction.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Laos has a rich history stretching back 10,000 years. Here Buddhism 23)permeates every 24)facet of life. Our first impression of this country is that the people go to bed very early. Change comes slowly ?the land of mountain, 25)mists and 26)untamed natural beauty tempts with 27)unrivalled peace and 28)serenity.
It’s hard to imagine a town as magical as Luang Prabang ?it was the first capital of Laos and has somehow managed to remain 29)unscathed by war and modernization. The ancient capital wakes up every day to the sound of bells, 30)gongs and drums from the local temples which send the monks on their morning rounds. Luang Prabang has around 1,000 resident monks who make the 31)circuit around the town each morning to collect rice for their daily meal. This former royal capital is the perfect location for spiritual contemplation. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the town center is 32)dominated by 33 temples and has a long history as a center for the study of Buddhism.
Nong Khai, Thailand
The Mekong River flows from Thailand’s top ?the Golden Triangle where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand touch ?to its northeast border, where Nong Khai is located. Nong Khai is one of the northeastern provinces of Thailand. The province is located in the valley of the Mekong River, which also forms the 33)boundary with Laos. To the south it has some highlands. Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is only 25km away from Nong Khai.
The Golden Triangle is where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet across the Mekong River. It was once a 34)notorious center of the 35)opium trade but today the area is full of beautiful, natural scenery and ancient temples. Many tourists 36)flock to the Golden Triangle region of Thailand for some “Wild west?scenery. Thailand can be a pleasantly 37)overwhelming experience.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Everybody knows Angkor but Cambodia doesn’s end there. A broad range of activities enable visitors to pull back the curtain and discover the depth of the country’s true beauty. Take the Mekong River as it snakes through the heart of the country, its banks becoming a showcase for Cambodian life. Like Vientiane, Phnom Penh is another capital that the Mekong River flows past. Phnom Penh is a city that retains a 38)colonial French charm despite its violent past. Wat Phnom is impressive. The hilltop pagoda gave the city its name. Wat Phnom is a symbol of the capital city Phnom Penh.
The beautiful and extensive temple ruins at Angkor, now a UNESCO Heritage site, 39)represent the glorious Khmer 40)civilization and one of the most 41)spectacular historical sites in Asia. The incredible temple complex, which lay forgotten beneath the jungle for centuries, dates back to the 12th century and represents one of the world’s most remarkable architectural achievements.
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Vietnam has two big deltas, the Red River Delta in the north and the Mekong Delta in the south. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, lies on the banks of the Red River, about 100km from its mouth. The Mekong Delta region is formed by the various 42)tributaries of the 43)mighty Mekong River. The land of the Mekong Delta is renowned for its richness. It produces enough rice to feed the entire country with a 44)sizeable 45)surplus left over. Take a 46)sampan ride that 47)meanders through small villages and experience the simple lives of the Mekong people. It’s fun to bargain at local floating markets where 48)hawkers sell a variety of fruit and vegetables on boats.
Being the capital of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Can Tho is a 49)thriving 50)metropolis with huge streets. The center of Can Tho is quite busy and noisy with motorized 51)cyclos 52)roaring up and down the streets combined with 53)throngs of people going about their lives.
Deep in history and rich in culture, this trip is one of the last travel 54)frontiers with 55)stunning natural beauty and incredible cultural diversity. There is a more urgent reason to visit the Mekong now as life along the river is set to change rapidly. It’s a wonderful experience to float along the Mekong River which provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the 56)lush vegetation of the Mekong Delta and to sample local 57)cuisine.
蜿蜒的湄公河仿如一条细线，从西藏到南中国海延伸约4184公里，把柬埔寨、老挝、缅甸、泰国、越南及中国云南等地连起来。它是东南亚最长的河流。几百年来，许多湄公河两岸的居民的生活方式一直没有太大改变。中国人视湄公河为重要的能源。沿着这条河畅游是领略最完整的多国文化的最好途径。
中国云南
云南省汇聚了中国许多自然奇观—其地势高低不平，拥有古老的原始生态环境。从白雪皑皑的玉龙雪山峰顶到深不可测的虎跳峡，还有令人遐想联翩的石林都流传着栩栩如生的传奇故事。在亚洲，云南是最多民族聚居的省份之一。云南省的西面与缅甸接壤，南面边境则连着老挝和越南。
缅甸蒲甘
缅甸人口达5千1百万人，是东南亚最大的国家之一。缅甸有100多个支系的少数民族，每个民族拥有各自的文字与方言。像柬埔寨的暹粒一样，小城蒲甘离考古地点很近，因此很快便成为一个旅游胜地。蒲甘是缅甸的主要旅游地—它是亚洲拥有最多考古点的地方之一。人们可以在这个地方呆上一个多星期进行细致的考察探险。在11世纪早期，蒲甘是全球小乘佛教的中心地—这里有1万3千多座佛塔，遍布在伊洛瓦底江两岸的平原上。但在1287年，蒲甘遭到忽必烈游牧部落入侵，随后被遗弃。在蒙古人毁城的过程中，仅有3000座佛塔得以幸存至今。
老挝琅勃拉邦
老挝的悠久历史可以追溯到1万年前。在这个国家里，佛教渗透在生活的方方面面。我们对于这个国家的第一印象是当地人都很早睡。变化缓缓而来—山峦、薄雾以及纯朴怡人的自然风光伴随着无比的安宁与平静。
很难想象一个小城能像琅勃拉邦这样迷人—它是老挝的第一个首都，这里没有战争的创伤，也丝毫没有受到现代化的影响。每天清晨，这个古都在当地寺庙的锣鼓钟声中醒来，寺庙里的和尚大清早便抱钵外出化缘。琅勃拉邦大约有1000名常驻僧侣，他们每天清晨会在城里走一圈化缘。这个前皇室首府是沉思冥想的最佳地点。琅勃拉邦于1995年被纳入联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产之列，其市中心便有33座寺庙。长久以来，琅勃拉邦一直是重要的佛学之地。
泰国廊开
湄公河从泰国最北面—缅、挝、泰三国交界的“金三角”—流至泰国东北边境，廊开便在这里。廊开是泰国东北面的一个省份。该省坐落于湄公河河谷，这里也是泰国与老挝的边界线，其南面是丘陵地带。老挝的首都万象离廊开只有25公里。
金三角是泰国、缅甸及老挝交界之地，在湄公河边隔河相望。这里曾是声名狼藉的鸦片贸易中心，但如今这个地区到处是美丽的自然风光与古老的寺庙。许多游客聚集到泰国的金三角地区一睹“荒野的西部”景观。泰国是一个赏心悦目又让人无法抵挡的旅游国度。
柬埔寨金边
众人皆知吴哥窟，但柬埔寨值得一游的绝不止这个地方。一系列丰富多彩的活动让游客可以拉开幕帘，发掘这个国家真正的魅力。到湄公河去游一趟吧，因为它蜿蜒地穿过柬埔寨的中心，河两岸展现了柬埔寨人的生活。与万象一样，金边是湄公河流经的另一个首都。尽管拥有一段暴戾的历史，金边是一个保留着法国殖民色彩的魅力城市。神殿金塔山更让人印象深刻。金边的名字便来自于山顶的佛塔。神殿金塔山是首都金边的标志。
吴哥窟美丽广阔的庙宇遗址现已成为联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产，它象征着辉煌的高棉文明，是亚洲最壮观的历史遗址之一。令人叹 为观止的古庙群在丛林下被掩埋了数个世纪，以致被世人所遗忘，其历史可追溯到12世纪，是世界上最有名的建筑学成就之一。
越南湄公河三角洲
越南有两大三角洲—北面的红河三角洲与南面的湄公河三角洲。越南的首都河内便坐落在红河岸上，离入海口约
100公里。湄公河三角洲地区由宽阔的湄公河的多条支流汇聚形成，以其肥沃的土地著称。这里出产的粮食作物丰盛，足够供给全国食用，而且还有相当大的剩余。你可以坐上小船蜿蜒穿梭于小村庄之间，体验一下湄公河两岸居民的简朴生活。在当地水上市场讨价还价也是一件乐事，小贩会在船上叫卖各种各样的水果蔬菜。
作为越南湄公河三角洲的首府，芹苴是一个繁荣兴旺、街道宽阔的大城市。繁忙的市中心车水马龙，摩托三轮车喧闹地在大街上行驶，人们忙于为生活奔波。
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