|
|
Article: Intriguing Indochine: Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam; discover Southeast Asia's exotic past in this land of temples, ancient empires, and cultural Melange.(ROMTRAVEL)
- Article from:
- ROM Magazine
- Article date:
- June 22, 2009
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2009 Royal Ontario Museum Governors. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
In 1887, by French proclamation, "Indochine" came into being, an amalgamation of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, its name a nod to the intermingling of Indian and Chinese cultures in these lands. Home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites, this region is rich in remnants of ancient kingdoms.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
Luang Prabang, until 1975 the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos, retains an air of old Southeast Asia. Known as the "jewel of Indochine," it houses a treasure trove of temples, golden Dtupas, colonial mansions, and palaces, including the well-known historical ...