History up close
See these cities with the people who live in them, not from the window of a tour bus.
Five UNESCO World Heritage cities strung along the Mekong: Bagan, Luang Prabang, Ayutthaya, Siem Reap, Hue. Tell us how you like to travel, and we'll map the route downriver.
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About Mekong
The river built five capitals. We take you to each one.
We have spent years in these towns and know the people who live in them. You get the Mekong at its own pace, with someone local in every city.
Discover Mekong
Book one city, the whole river, or a membership that covers the lot.
Cities on the River
Five cities, one river, a few thousand years between them.
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Discover authentic heritage experiences across the Mekong region.
Food & Cooking
Market kitchens and family recipesExplore
Traditional Crafts
Silk looms, woodcarving, potteryExplore
Markets & Villages
Floating markets and riverbank lifeExplore
River & Nature
The Mekong, its mountains and deltasExplore
Hotels & Stays
Heritage houses and riverside retreatsExplore
Itineraries
Ready-made routes for every travellerExploreWhy Mekong
We build trips that put money and attention back into the river towns we visit. That is the point.
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Seasonal gatherings
Upcoming events
Festivals and ceremonies along the river, gathered as they come.
Blog
Field notes
Notes from the river: what to eat, where to stay, and the things the guidebooks leave out.
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