{"id":1591,"date":"2018-07-05T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T11:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.travel\/blog\/?p=1591"},"modified":"2018-10-23T11:04:22","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T09:04:22","slug":"life-on-the-mekong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/life-on-the-mekong\/","title":{"rendered":"Life on the Mekong"},"content":{"rendered":"
Southeast Asia has, for some time, been an attractive travel destination for both exciting, active getaways and chilled out, relaxation escapes. The main feature of this part of the globe is the magnificent Mekong River, which weaves through six countries (China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam) and proudly holds the titles of being the world\u2019s 11th<\/sup> longest river and the second most biodiverse region on earth after the Amazon. A travel route that follows the Mekong River is sure to capture the imagination of even the most intrepid traveler and there is no time like to present to visit, as the long, two-thousand-year history and traditions of the river continue to flow through the regions and countries that border it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Laos is the small, landlocked country which is home to so many sincere traditions and beautiful, natural wonders that it is an unmissable destination on a trip to this region. Luang Prabang, the ancient capital, sits on the Mekong River and has a population of approximately 56,000, who, every morning give offerings to the orange-robed monks that step out in the street for the daily sunrise alms ceremony. An example of the unspoiled beauty of this region is the Kuang Si Falls; three tiers of sparkling waterfalls and turquoise pools that are irresistible to swim in.\u00a0Lao officials are dedicated to keeping the country as green as possible, as a large proportion of the population leads to a rural lifestyle. By harvesting the clean energy of the Mekong through hydropower, the country continues to remain relatively unspoiled by pollution but the risk to those who live and rely on the river is immense as flooding and environmental destruction are a consequence of this increasing drive to build dams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nLaos<\/strong><\/h2>\n