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The Mekong River (known in Tibet as Dza-chu , China as Lancang Jiang and Thailand as Mae Nam Khong ), is a major river in southeastern Asia . It is the longest river in the region. From its source in China s Qinghai Province near the border with Tibet , the Mekong flows generally southeast to the South China Sea , a distance of 4,200 km . The Mekong crosses Yunnan Province , China , and forms the border between Myanmar ( Burma ) and Laos and most of the border between Laos and Thailand . It then flows across Cambodia and southern Vietnam into a rich delta before emptying into the South China Sea . In the upper course are steep descents and swift rapids, but the river is navigable south of Louangphrabang in Laos .
Lijiang China International Travel Agent (CITS Lijiang) organize the grand Mekong River cruise from Yunnan to Cambodia. This will be different cruise from Yangtze River in central China. The cruise from Laos to Cambodia is 17 days long; you will visit the most beautiful part of the Mekong River. You will visit Luang Prabang City, Vientiane, Khong Island Cruise, Siem Reap and Angkor. You will experience so many natural scenery and culture site along the Mekong River. The Mekong River is one of the world’s major rivers. It is the worlds 12th-longest river and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km (2,703 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi). From the Tibetan Plateau this river runs through Chinas Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. All these areas except China and Burma belong to the Mekong River Commission. The extreme seasonal variations in flow and the presence of rapids and waterfalls in this river have made navigation extremely difficult.
The Irrawaddy River or Ayeyarwady River is a river that flows from north to south of Burma (Myanmar). It is the countrys largest river and most important commercial waterway. Originating from the confluence of the Nmai and Mali rivers, it flows relatively straight North-South before emptying via the Irrawaddy Delta in the Andaman Sea. Its drainage area of about 413,000 km² covers a large part of Burma. After Rudyard Kiplings poem, it is sometimes referred to as The Road to Mandalay. As early as the sixth century the river was used for trade and transport. Having developed an extensive network of irrigation canals, the river became important to the British Empire after it had colonized Burma. The river is still as vital today, as a considerable amount of (export)goods and traffic moves by river. Rice is produced in the Irrawaddy Delta, irrigated by water from the river. Another important export good, Teak, is floated down the river to Yangon.
This is the Mekong Pandaw Cruise tour, a beautiful Mekong cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia. Pandaw River Cruises currently has two boutique vessels plying the waters of the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia with a third on the way later this year. In 2003 they were the first to attempt this extraordinary journey in its entirety surmounting complex bureaucratic and navigational obstacles. During journey you will have many opportunities to experience not only the major tourist attractions but also the life of the people of Vietnam and Cambodia as you travel along the river. Every day you will be able to participate in one or two shore excursions by smaller boat or bus, led by local English speaking guides, into the towns and villages along and around the river. You will visit markets, schools, local peoples homes, factories and handicraft workshops, historical sights and temples.
Cruise from Yunnan to Golden Triangle in Thailand, it is only one day cruise tour. After Yunnan tour, you will experience the tropical forest and the wild elephant in Thailand, that is the tour highlight of this tour. Now the Chinese government has built the road from Kunming to Bangkok, it is long but nice driving through the Southeast Asia. If you take the boat cruise along the Mekong River, the scenery will be totally different. The Golden Triangle is one of Asia’s two main illicit opium-producing areas. It is an area of around 350,000 square kilometers that overlaps the mountains of four countries of Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Golden Triangle also designates the confluence of the Sop Ruak River and the Mekong River, since the term has been appropriated by the Thai tourist industry to describe the nearby junction of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.
China and Laos Mekong River Cruise Tour by Mekong Prince & Mekong Sun featured by the exotic ethnic culture in Yunnan Province and the natural Mekong River scenery from Xishuangbanna to Golden Triangle and Louang Phrabang. Mekong River originate from Tibet and flows out from Xishuangbanna in China. The scenery in Yunnan is featured by the Lancang-Mekong Grand Canyon and holy Meli Snow Mountain. So we arrange the upper Mekong River (Lancang River in China) af your first destination, and you can explore more culture about Naxi,Tibetan,Bai,Yi,Mosuo and Pumi. And start the cruise form Jonghong Port in Xishuangbanna to Laos.
