“The Mekong. It’s an exotic name guaranteed to fire up the imagination. Riding high on the global hotlist, the region is home to such iconic sights as Angkor Wat, Halong Bay and Luang Prabang.” – Nick Ray, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book...

11 expert authors

4909 km of winding river

180+ temples

56 weeks of in-depth research

Inspirational photos

Easy-to-read layout

In-depth background

3D plans of inconic sights

Comprehensive planning tools

At-a-glance practical info