Cruising the Mekong river takes the traveller into lifeline of Indochina. From Chiang Rai to Laung Prabang, it's a journey amongst fishermen, gold panners, cloth weavers and 2,500 Buddhas. When the boat ride ends in Luang Prabang, travellers experience the tradition of offering to hundreds of monks, fresh markets and green natural pools. Photos by Karnjana Karnjanatewe.

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30 MAR 2011

Into The Lifeline Of Indochina

Cruising the Mekong river takes the traveller into lifeline of Indochina. From Chiang Rai to Laung Prabang, it's a journey amongst fishermen, gold panners, cloth weavers and 2,500 Buddhas. When the boat ride ends in Luang Prabang, travellers experience the tradition of offering to hundreds of monks, fresh markets and green natural pools. Photos by Karnjana Karnjanatewe.

 
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Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A panoramic view of Mekong River at Pakbeng.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
Hmong girl from Ban Houei Lampane is waiting to sell her cross-stitch works after visitors ascend from Mekong cruising boats.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
Fishermen along the banks of Mekong in the Laotian side of the river provide contrast to the golden sunset.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A fisherman paddles in the Mekong River.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A visitor hangs onto a rope before jumping into the natural pool of Kuang Si waterfall, about 30km from the city of Luang Prabang.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
Vendors lining up their stalls on the dirt floor to sell their hand-made clothes at Ban Baw.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
Woven clothes are famous products of Ban Baw.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A group of Lao Loum villagers in Ban Baw are spending their free time outside their houses.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A man prepares to cast his net for fish in the Mekong River.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
About 2,500 Buddha images are stored inside Ting Cave, a famous stop along Mekong River.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A monk is passing alongside Luang Prabang National Museum.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
The 450-year old Xieng Thong temple is a must stop for visitors to this old capital of Laos.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
The pink wall of this study hall is decorated with colour glass mosaic telling local tales.
Into The Lifeline Of Indochina
A woman is offering sticky rice to monks in Luang Prabang.