Experience history up close
Embark on a fascinating journey through the many eras and Empires that have left their imprint upon the cultures of modern Southeast Asia.
There are few countries that have become synonymous with a single event, but for many the Vietnam War of the 1960s remains the defining image when the name of Vietnam is mentioned. The impact of this era remains evident across the country, and also in neighbouring Cambodia and Laos, but this is only a single period of a long and fascinating history. Let us guide you through the fluctuating fortunes of ancient empires across the region, from the early dynasties through eras of prosperity and conflict, through colonial repression and war to the dynamic modern world.
Historical sites of Phnom Penh
The capital of modern Cambodia is developing at a fast pace, but beneath the surface is an insight to the darker history of the country.
Beng Mealea and the remote Angkorian temples
Escape the crowds of the more recognised Angkorian temples with a visit to Beng Mealea and the ancient capital of Koh Ker.
Cu Chi tunnels
The Cu Chi tunnels were a stronghold of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, and provide modern visitors with a fascinating insight into the era.
The DMZ and Vinh Moc tunnels
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), also known as the 17th Parallel, was the site of some of the fiercest and bloodiest battles during the Vietnam War.
War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace
Learn about Saigon's fascinating combination of colonial, post-colonial and post-Vietnam War history through its architecture and museums.
The Plain of Jars
Xieng Khouang in Northern Laos is home to the Plain of Jars: one of the archaeological world's great unanswered mysteries.
Dien Bien Phu
The scene of the decisive battle of the First Indochina War, Dien Bien Phu is synonymous with the defeat of the French colonial powers in Indochina.
Cyclo ride around Hanoi's Old Quarter
Discover the '36 streets: a warren of narrow alleys packed with street food stalls that make up Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Viengxay caves of the Pathet Lao
Explore the network of caves used by the Pathet Lao to shelter from American bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War.
Duong Lam village
Not far from Hanoi is Duong Lam, a rural village in the northern Red River Delta famed for its well-preserved traditional architecture.
Military history tour of Hanoi
Discover the background of the Vietnam War as you explore Hanoi's most important historic sites.
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