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The A - Z of the Greatest Journeys on Earth - The Independent
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Mekong River cruise
From its source in Chinese-occupied Tibet, the sinuous Mekong crosses China, Thailand, Burma, Laos and Cambodia before reaching the South China Sea via its delta in Vietnam. The attractions of South-east Asia's longest river, much of which is navigable, include floating villages, temples and an extraordinary profusion of fish species. For a taste of traditional river life on a river barge between the Laotian towns of Houeisai and Luang Prabang, Asian Oasis) provides a two-day package for US$267 (£175), based on two people sharing. Alternatively you can cruise upriver from the populous delta via Phnom Penh with its chilling Genocide Museum and finish at the extraordinary temple complex of Angkor Wat.
Steppes Travel operates eight-day cruises (upstream or downstream) most months of the year, costing £2,470 including flights from London (01285 880 980; steppestravel.co.uk )
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