Siem Reap is the gateway to the ruins of the Khmer Empire, begun in 802 and lasting nearly 6 centuries as the political and spiritual center of the empire. The remains occupy 77 square miles in northeast Cambodia. One of the most important archaeological sites in the world, Angkor attracts millions of visitors each year.
Updated: Apr 01, 2008 2:06pm PST
Luang Prabang is the jewel of Indochina. This ancient royal city is surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and Khan Rivers. A small town, famous for its many temples and its woven cotton and silk.
Updated: Apr 01, 2008 5:49pm PST