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94 | Timeless art of silk weaving, Cambodia Rice-paper making workshop, Vietnam Colorful local market, Vietnam Oxcart ride, Cambodia Vietnam&Cambodia’s Timeless Traditions Immerse yourself in the heritage and everyday life of Vietnam and Cambodia as you are transported back in time to another era—one where you’ll experience the beauty of longstanding traditions of both these countries along the Mekong.  Experience local commerce first-hand while watching skilled artisans make popular items, such as mats, slippers and silk scarves in Cambodia  Discover exotic fruits and regional delicacies at vibrant, kaleidoscopic markets in Vietnam  Receive a special Buddhist blessing in Cambodia’s former capital of Oudong  Try your hand at making rice paper during a demonstration by a local artisan  Visit the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, and hear about the ancient legend regarding Khmer wedding proposals  Hop on an authentic rickshaw in Hanoi, take a tuk tuk ride in Phnom Penh or mosey through a rural Cambodian village by oxcart, age-old modes of transportation  Explore Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, from its ancient temples to its French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers  Admire the famous landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the “Paris of the Orient,” including the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum WORLDHERITAGE SITES &NATIONAL TREASURES Vietnam and Cambodia are home to spell-binding UNESCOWorld Heritage treasures. Cruise the emerald- green waters of Vietnam’s ethereal Ha Long Bay, considered by many to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. And explore Cambodia’s manmade wonder, Angkor Archaeological Park, a vast temple complex once lost under tangled jungle vines, and one of the world’s greatest architectural achievements.