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4 Sail Vietnam’s ethereal waters Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Over two thousand limestone peaks and islets rise from the sea to shape Ha Long Bay’s beautiful, unique landscape. Board a traditional Vietnamese junk where you can explore the bay’s islands, caves, and floating villages up close. • See pages 168-175 5 Visit the Mekong’s floating market Can Tho, Vietnam Cai Rang is the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market and a truly fascinating insight into a fast-disappearing river culture and more traditional way of life. Jump on a sampan and watch locals haggle over fresh fruit, dried fish, clothes or even a haircut! • See pages 168-171 3 Meet Borneo’s famous residents Sandakan, Borneo Native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, these magnificent, highly intelligent, animals are now only found in parts of Borneo and Sumatra. Visit the rehabilitation centre, home to over 60 freely roaming orangutans, as well as nursing around 25 orphans. • See pages 164-166 4 6 5 6 Explore Thailand’s spiritual centre Chiang Mai, Thailand Chiang Mai is one of the oldest cities in Thailand and its spiritual centre. Dotted with gleaming temples including Wat Phra That, overlooking the city from atop Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is the perfect place immerse yourself in Thai culture. • See pages 167 www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 163 Southeast Asia