As for Cambodian people, water is so important. Thanks to the Mekong River, which runs through the country from the north to south, people can grow their own crops, catching fishes and the country can become home to an incredible array of extraordinary sights from waterfalls, river rapids, flooded forests, beautiful islands and the famous Irrawaddy (fresh water) dolphins. Therefore, people spend three days on celebrating the Cambodia Water Festival each year. When is the Cambodia Water Festival celebrated?The Water Festival is usually celebrated on the 14th and 15th day of of November, which is the waxing moon and the 1st day of the waning moon in the mouth of kadek. The 15th day of the waxing moon is the last full moon day. The rationale of celebrating Water FestivalThe festival ushers in the fishing season, marks a change in the flow of the Tonle Sap and the ebbing-water season and is seen as thanksgiving to the Mekong River for providing the country with fertile and abundant fish. At the height of the rainy season, the water of the Mekong River forces the Tonle Sap to reverse its current and to flow up to the Tonle Sap Lake. As the water of the Mekong River begins to subscribe, the swollen Tonle Sap Lake flows back to the Mekong River through the Tonle Sap and empties into the sea, which leaves behind vast quantities of fish. This, indeed, is a remarkable phenomenon of the Tonle Sap. Vivid ActivitiesThe water festival is truly a wonder to behold, and well-included in our Cambodia Tour Packages, because of its myriad of vibrant colour and excitement. On these days, there will be three ceremonies underpin the entire occasion, including: Loy Pratip, Sampeas Preah Khé and Auk Ambok. The first ceremony is called Loy Pratip, on which curious visitors will be amazed by the evening fluvial parade, featuring beautifully-illuminated boats lighting up the waterways. Each government institution will sponsor a boat on the parade. When the moon reaches the fullest shape, people will turn to the second ceremony, the Sampeas Preah Khé. People will salute to the moon, give thanks to the moon on Bon Om Tok, and pray for the bountiful harvest ahead. The last ceremony of the water festival is Auk Ambok. At midnight, celebrants gather at temples to eat “Ambok” (“flattened rice”), which is basically rice fried with the husk still intact. They then pound to remove the husk, and mixed the flattened rice with banana and coconut.
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There are already a lot of amazing places to discover when it comes to traveling through Indochina, the destinations in the region including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia makes this part of the South-East of Asia a hard to be missed destination. Here are my top 10 places to visit when visit Indochina # 10 Luang NamTha in LaosNestled in mountainous region of northern Laos and the first place you see after crossing the border from China to Laos. Luang Nam Tha is an excellent base for exploring the many natural beauty, the high mountainous area and a good place to meet with the ethnic minorities. Laos tour packages are improved in recent years, other popular things to do such as trekking and outdoor activities in and around Luang Nam Tha protected area can’t be missed. # 9 Hue city and Imperial citadel in VietnamLocated in central Vietnam, Hue city is one of the historical bases in country which became a very popular stop for almost anyone visiting Vietnam. The imperial citadel will definitely be a site to spend almost half a day to check all its fortifications, palaces and royal tombs. When in Hue, traveler almost opt for countryside adventure via motorbike, there are a numbers of cooking school to which offer half a day cooking demonstrations, don’t miss this out. # 8 Nha Trang beachYou probably been to Thailand and experience a perfect beach stay, however, Nha Trang, located in southern-central coastlines of Vietnam has named as the number one beach destination in Vietnam, there are all kind of luxury resorts, beach activities, boat trips and a stretched line of sand beach that makes your relaxing holiday more perfect, make sure to check out trip to Vietnam that includes beach holiday in Nha Trang # 7 Ha Giang in northern VietnamJust like Sapa, Ha Giang is home to several ethnic minorities whom have been living in the region since centuries, Ha Giang is located within the border with China and its known for its forested limestone and its also among the popular motor bike trails in Vietnam # 6 Hanoi - Capital city of VietnamAs a capital of Vietnam its more of a classic city than a metropolis one, Hanoi is a charming city dotted with lakes and three lined boulevard. Hanoi is home to some of the must see attractions and sites in Vietnam, try to visit Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the first university of Vietnam known as the temple of literature and so on. In the evening the central area of the Hanoi, the HoanKiem lake and Hanoi old quarter is a place for a vibrant nightlife celebrations, join along with the locals and experience a real Vietnamese fun. # 5 LuangPrabang in LaosMany travelers describe LuangPrabang as one of the most laid-back town they ever visited in Asia, the UNESCO heritage town is a place where traveler can spend a couple of day exploring its cultural sites such as royal palace, morning markets, night markets and so much more. Also, When in LuangPrabang traveler will opt for day trips to Kuang Si waterfall, Pak Ou cave and visit ethnic minorities in and around the Mekong Delta. # 4Halong Bay Cruise – VietnamThis is really interesting, Halong is registered as a natural site by UNESCO and it has been recognized as a new wonder of the world as well. On your trip to Vietnam you may plan to visit on a Halong Bay Cruise , the trips are well organized from Hanoi and it is recommended to book through a reliable agency. There are interesting activities to do including rock climbing, dine in caves, swimming and Kayaking as well as visiting floating and fishing villages. # 3 Ho Chi Minh City – southern VietnamI call it New York city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh city ( formerly known as Saigon), is located in southern Vietnam and is home to interesting markets, busy streets and a great hub for almost any day trio within Saigon to the Delta of Mekong, most of the traveler opt to stay in and around the district one where there are many cafes, restaurants, hotels and also a good place for the nightlife. # 2 Mekong DeltaMekong is crossing between Southern Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and it is known as the rice bowl of Vietnam. The interesting places to visit include Ben Tre, Cai Be and the floating markets, coconut waterways and small villages for home-stay. Also, there are a numbers of options to cruise from Vietnam side to Cambodia down to Siem Reap. # 1 Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap, CambodiaAngkor Wat temples are like a crown sitting on the head of Cambodian tourist attractions and sites, traveler will choose Cambodia to visit and spend at least 2 to 3 day to explore the majestic ancient temples that are nestled in the jungles. Angkor Thom, Bayon, BanteaySrei are hard to miss when visiting the temples. There are helicopter ride, balloon and guided tours are available to visit the temples, make sure to check out Cambodia tour packages that include visiting temples. Of all trip to Vietnam as it is a a country full of new surprises, a beautiful country with amazing landscapes from north to the south and train traveling is something that everyone would love it especially if it’s on traveling through a scenic country like Vietnam. If you have more time than money, then traveling by train is surprisingly one of the best and most economical way in Vietnam. The most favorites train trails in Vietnam are roads to Lao Cai, near Sapa in northern Vietnam, trains from Hanoi to Hue and Hoi An to Nha Trang as well as the newly maintained railway from Nha Trang to Ho Cho Minh city. Train classesGenerally train traveling in Vietnam are classified under SE which are smartest and fastest and also book faster as well, while those referred to as TN are slower and older which are not popular for the long distance traveling. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="960"] Train No. SE1 - See the Vietnam Railway Map for more details[/caption]Overnight trains are pretty much popular by young traveler as this option enables them to rest well and save more money while traveling, anyway, the express service are more expensive and they are easy to book due to limited number of cabins in each train. If you are traveling as part of a planned Vietnam tour packages then you are not required to do anything as this is already booked for you, However, if you are doing for an overnight train in Vietnam or are simply curious about long distance train travel in this surprising country, you’ll find this list of ‘things to know before you go’ useful through this travel blog. Onboard DiningThere is food for purchase on board, served at your seat in 1st and 2nd class, but it is no great shakes and not cheap either. Plan ahead and bring your own meal along on board. Breakfast on board starts at about 70.000VND for an uninspired standard, while dinner runs 160 VND or more. Besides meals, stewards carrying buckets filled with ice cold soft drinks and beer will pass by endlessly. You'll also enjoy a never-ending parade of independent food vendors who board the train or approach your window at stations and other stops. This is pretty much similar everywhere you travel in South-East of Asia. Book in advanceJust like other related services for any trip to Vietnam and to avoid the fully booked condition and especially if you are traveling during the peak tourism season from and September to December you are required to book your ticket in advance, try a travel agent that sells the ticket, once you buy them you will receive a voucher that need to be converted into a ticket when you check in to board the train. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Breaking Dawn on Quy Nhon Beach[/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="960"] A train view in Ninh Thuan[/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="960"] A train ride will bring you precious experiences that go beyond your imagination.[/caption]Vietnam Tour Pedia With a team of dedicated travel experts are more than happy to plan any trip to Vietnam and Indochina. Find out more interesting packages and travel blogs available at : http://www.vietnamtourpedia.com |
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