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UNESCO Sites of Indochina

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was set up to protect culturally important sites from around the world. Here we focus on eight sites in Indochina.

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Temple at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap.

Temple at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap.

Within Indochina (Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam) we feature eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites; places recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation as being of such unique interest to the world that they have been afforded special preservation status.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Indochina

UNESCO sites of Cambodia

Temples of Angkor

Exploring the temples at Angkor is a truly memorable experience. Angkor Wat is arguably the most impressive of all the Angkor temples, and reportedly the largest religious structure in the world.

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Temple of Preah Vihear

Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva.

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UNESCO sites of Laos

Luang Prabang

Once the ancient capital of northern Laos, sleepy Luang Prabang has retained much of its majesty and tranquility, it's now a UNESCO protected site.

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UNESCO site of Wat Phou

Dominated by the vast expanse of the Mekong River, this sleepy tropical region is home to the temple ruins of Wat Phou, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

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UNESCO sites of Vietnam

Halong Bay

Whether shrouded in mist or bathed in sunshine, the sheer island mountains of Halong Bay are one of Asia’s finest landscapes. You can explore the bay by traditional junk or colonial-style cruiser.

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Hoi An

Hoi An is an ideal spot to stop for a few days, shopping in the market or having a silk dress or suit fitted. There are many restaurants, old houses, craft shops and art galleries.

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Hue

This romantic city is the best place to experience the country’s imperial past. Other highlights include the atmospheric tunnels at Vinh Moc and the battle site of Khe Sanh.

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My Son Ruins

My Son is Vietnam’s most important Cham site. The Cham civilization dominated the area that is now south Vietnam for many centuries before being crushed by the Vietnamese.

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Khmer man resting at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat at sunset, Cambodia
Hoi An, Vietnam
Young monks, Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang, Cambodia
Faces at The Bayon, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Monks at Kuang Si Falls, Laos
Vietnamese junk boats in Halong Bay, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam
Ancient Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
Monk in temple grounds, Luang Prabang, Laos
Buddhist monks outside the central sanctuary at Preah Vihear, Cambodia
Wat Phou, Laos
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