Enjoy River Cruising on Mekong River
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Recently, there has been a sudden increase in the recognition of river cruising as people search for more affectionate and personal experience compared to huge sea cruises. River cruises are very relaxing and also time efficient way of exploring different cities, countryside and landmarks. One of the well-known river cruising is Mekong River cruises, the twelfth biggest river in the world. This river flows through Burma, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and is marked with iconic landmarks and beautiful views.
When is the best time to go?
The best time to explore river cruise with Mekong river is from the month of June to September when the land is green, the water is tranquil and you can also get different types of tropical fruits during this time. Flooding will be there between October and November, especially in isolated areas.
What all you can do?
The Mekong river is filled with amazing and diverse historical landmarks and your cruising experience wouldn’t be complete without paying visit to the Angkor city. Start your day by watching the sunrise on temple Angkor Watt. Then spend your rest of the day in exploring various temples of this amazing place.
As you move on with your cruise in the way of Vietnam, make sure that you spend enough time in exploring Phnom Penh, which is the capital city of Cambodia. Taking rickshaw is one of the best ways to explore Phnom Penh, the must see sites of this place include Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. You can also visit Tuol Slong Genocide museum and Killing Fields.
When you arrive in Vietnam you should certainly make sure to visit well-known Cu Chi tunnels. These huge, underground tunnels are spread across 200 miles and are the base of Vietcong army to fight US army. The tour also includes a visit down the tunnels, which are the examples of dangerous mantraps and pits to protect the tunnels and also the chance to fire some of the weapons of Vietnam War.
Finally, you can spend your day at the well-known Ten Thanh market is Saigon that provides a different look into day-to-day life of Vietnamese and you will have the opportunity to buy some souvenirs at good prices.
