Discover Indochina in 2 Weeks (Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam)
Indochina comprises the territory of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and the mainland territory of Malaysia. Why Indochina? Because the land is between India and China. It was later on called French Indochina when French colonizers in Vietnam began expanding their colony to neighboring countries. In this 2-week suggested itinerary, you will see most of Indochina's key attractions. There are of course numerous other destinations in this part of Southeast Asia so you might want to mix and match the suggestions below to create your own itinerary.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 (Siem Reap)
Assuming you had to cross an ocean to get to Cambodia, your first day will be rife with jet lag. Take a flight that arrives in Siem Reap International Airport as early as possible and check in to your preferred hotel/hostel. Allow yourself to recover in the morning and just spend your time wandering through the streets in the afternoon. You may also arrange your tours for the next two days. At night, avail a buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show. Apsara Dance is a traditional Khmer dance which goes back to the time of King Suryavarman II, the builder of Angkor Wat. After the show, you may wander through Pub Street and try
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Taking in to consideration that you most likely stayed out rather late the other night, you can start your last day in Hanoi at around 10 to 11 in the morning. If your flight is in the evening or late afternoon, explore the city for other attractions you might have missed. Fit in one last amazing lunch or dinner in the city. You could even squeeze in some souvenir shopping at Kilkenny Shop before you travel to the airport. Head to the airport in time to check in for your international flight home, or you may opt to continue traveling independently in other parts of Indochina, or extend your stay in Vietnam. The decision is all