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Overview of Indochina Travel Guide
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- Geography and Countries
- Indochina includes former French colonies of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
- Sometimes includes Thailand and Myanmar, sharing Buddhist cultural similarities
- Main cities include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Vientiane
- Culture and Religion
- Culture influenced by Indians and Chinese for over 2000 years
- Buddhism is dominant religion, with different forms in each country
- English is primary language, with French spoken by educated populations
- Climate and Transportation
- Three seasons: hot, wet and dry, with dry season most popular
- Main international airports are Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
- Two railway lines connect Vietnam to China and Laos
- Practical Information
- Cambodia and Laos offer visa on arrival, Vietnam requires advance paperwork
- Budget carriers dominate domestic flights, with limited full-service options
- Poor road safety and unexploded ordnance remain major concerns
- Cultural Considerations
- Traditional architecture includes colonial and pre-colonial structures
- Religious practices vary by country: Theravada in Cambodia/Laos, Mahayana in Vietnam
- Shoes often removed in temples, especially in Laos