10 Irresistible River Facts
October 28, 2014
Asia is definitely a growing region when it comes to river cruising, as more and more people are choosing to venture outside of Europe to see these beautiful waterways. This part of the world offers an exciting alternative to sailing along rivers like the Danube and Rhine, opening up a whole new world of vibrant culture and stunning scenery.
Pandaw offers the chance to explore three different rivers here, giving you no excuses not to make this the year you take an Asian river cruise.
An Irrawaddy River cruise through Myanmar (Burma) is as much about the people you will meet along the way as it is about the journey itself. Pandaw will give you plenty of chances to interact with local communities, in a bid to understand what life is like in these remote places. You will come across people producing sweets from tree sap, offer alms to Buddhist monks as they go about their daily routine and see local schools and farms in full flow.
One of the most important symbols in the Buddhist religion is that of the pagoda. These beautiful structures will stand out along the banks of the river and take your breath away when seen in large numbers in places like Bagan.
Providing food, work and irrigation for thousands of people, it's hard to grasp just how important the Mekong is to those living in Vietnam and Cambodia. And with PAndaw, you will get to see how the locals make use of such a rich resource. Like most operators, the company offer Mekong river cruises along the lower reaches of the river, between Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City. Your trip will be graced by the presence of bustling floating markets and essential rice paddies.
As you drift between remote villages and energetic cities such as Kampong Cham, you'll pay visits to archaeological sites, communities built on stilts and the harrowing Killing Fields. The latter recounts a story that is difficult to hear but that deserves to be told out of respect for those who lost their lives at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot.
If you would like to book your Asia river cruise with Pandaw, our knowledgeable team can find the best itinerary for you. Call or contact us online today.
