Where to visit on your dream Indochina Tour

Indochina is a region of Southeast Asia that sits east of India and South of China.
The region of Indochina is made up of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. So any true tour of Indochina would comprise of time spent in each country. But how do you know where are the best areas to visit? Well, in this article we are going to recommend some great stops to make on your tour.

Vietnam

Saigon is the largest and most cosmopolitan of Vietnam's cities. The most-see sights include the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum, which explores the story of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East'. Its beautiful lakes, parks and shaded boulevards are certainly worth a visit.

Also worth visiting is the UNESCO listed town of Hoi An with its historic centre of narrow streets and merchants houses which are over 200 years old. With a busy market there is plenty of haggling to do whilst the Chinese Pagoda offers an oasis of peace for those seeking some time for reflection.

Visitors with additional time should venture out to the historic city of Hue which was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. A tour of the Imperial Citadel is a must to discover how fearsome its defences were. Those looking to relax should enjoy a boat tour on the Perfume River.

Cambodia

This beautiful country is happily emerging from the shadow cast by the legacy of the brutal Khmer Rouge Regime led by Pol Pot. For a true understanding of this period in recent history visitors should take a trip to the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes and the Killing Fields. Having gained an understanding of modern Cambodia, it is worth putting the history of Cambodia into perspective with a visit to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum.

The fortified city of Angkor Thom is another great historical city to visit. Start at the Southern Gate and continue to The Bayon, beautifully carved with numerous striking faces, followed by a visit to the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the magnificent Angkor Wat.

Laos

Laos is also known for its natural beauty and a visit to the Kuangsi Waterfall or a boat ride on the Mekong River is sure to convince you. Also worth a visit is Luang Prabang, the UNESCO listed town with it's beautiful temples.

With centuries of rich history and unique natural wonders a tour of Indochina is an assault on the senses that can't fail to enrich you. Hopefully this article has given you some ideas of the best places to visit.

This article was by Tom Sangers on behalf of Wendy Wu Tours who offer Indochina Tours including Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos