“When I went to drink with men (women in Vietnam are not allowed to drink alcohol), it is important that we must take equally. Unlike many northern, southern people to drink alcohol in a chum. Although only about 40% alcohol but I do not think worrying about the disease and hepatitis infections, which have a high prevalence in Binh Thuan province, “said Adam Bray, reporter CNNGo, the author has published 15 books guided tours to Vietnam and Indochina the article.

In Vietnam there are 3 popular rice wine: common type is called distilled rice wine (or rice wine) were incubated in pottery type known as wine (wine party) the third category are soaked with the animals or plants, the leaves are called alcohol treatment.

In particular, rice wine (by calling the North, also known as Southern rice wine) was distilled by traditional methods, we use rice or glutinous rice to cook. White rice is first cooked and then crushed soaked, then water and yeast to ferment the mixture. Finally, distilled water after fermentation, it is taken to make wine.

However, drinking rice wine in Vietnam are also potential risk of illness, by a toxin produced during distillation or ethanol (added to increase the aesthetics) can cause blindness, even death.
Wine, drink typical of the Central Highlands. Photo: CNNGo.
Wine, drink typical of ethnic minority people in Tay Nguyen. Photo: CNNGo.

Speaking of wine, reporter Adam Bray continued: “Alcohol needs (alcohol party) is my favorite dish. This is a typical wine of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, often used in special occasions such as weddings or New Year party. Unlike the rice wine, not wine distillation but instead is using black glutinous rice, herbs, bark and other natural flavorings were incubated for fermentation in pottery large with at least 2 weeks time. ”

When the party started, people pour liquid into the wet mixture (typically coconut milk, soft drinks or beer and sip in one hour or more. When you need to drink more, you can add liquid magnet average. People drink wine with suction cups made of bamboo forest, wine has many flavors of coffee, honey, chocolate, anise, cloves, cinnamon. In addition, the flavors of this wine is depends on the specific material added by each nation.

Drugs, alcohol made from rice is soaked with pure fruit or herb is good for health as characters, more flexible, far from Ha; or wild animals such as snakes, geckos, seahorses; even the rare animals such as bears, deer, tigers are also people hunting for horns, nails, soak the fetus to alcohol.

Besides, the issue of superstition also plays an important role in the dip direction of the wine or a wine bottle on the lower ground. “Traditionally, wine is worth to be buried in the southeast of a fork in the road for 100 days to get the natural balance,” the article quoted Mr. Ha Le Hung, a quite distinctly alcohol in Mui Ne.

According to Hung, has more than 100 types of alcohol and drugs in Vietnam, each with a different uses such as treatment of back pain in older people, enrichment for women after childbirth, helps blood circulation .. . “In that enhances the physiological effects are usually most people mention when it comes to wine,” he said on CNNGo.

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The workshop aimed at developing cooperation issues tourist attractions, promotion, investment promotion and tourism infrastructure, creating a legal framework for safeguarding and development of accommodation establishments … Especially the proposed mechanisms to support the travel companies in each region, regional and country with the famous DSVHTG in Indochina as Hoi An, My Son, Hue, space Highlands gong culture, Watphou , Angkor, Luang Prabang …

Mr. Dinh Hai, director of Quang Nam Tourism Department said, after joining the WTO, the VN expand tourism cooperation between regional DSVHTG famous of Hue – Quang Nam – Kon Tum – Dak Lak – Champasak – XiemReap – Luang Phrabang more significant, as an impetus to accelerate the process of overall economic development of nations VN – Laos – Cambodia, especially when “smokeless industry” is one of the fastest growing sectors in these countries.

Therefore, the Vice Chairman of Quang Nam Tran Minh Ca, important objectives in the coming period is to build long-term program of cooperation towards sustainable development of the area. This is a good opportunity for local authorities in Indochina can conserve, exploit and promote good values ​​DSVHTG.

According to him, in 2006, the Central VN welcomes guests the road about 8 thousand, this number will surely increase many times if infrastructure is upgraded more uniform, the system improved services, particularly are price and visa regimes more favorable to visitors. This is also the problem of “hot” that travel agents, travel companies are very interested and wanted to improve soon.

He Soukaseum Boudhisane, Deputy Director General Tourism Authority of Laos, VN expressed a desire to support the training of human resources for Cambodia and Laos is considered too small and weak. This was VN Tourism consensus.

Deputy General Director of VNAT VN Pham Tu said: “We welcome and encourage tourism development cooperation between countries bordering countries, between provinces with the provincial … That’s consistent with our aim of attracting up to 2010 VN 6 million international visitors and 23 million domestic tourists with total revenue from tourism reached $ 4.5 billion “.

He added, VN completed “tourism development scheme 3 countries, one destination”. After a consensus review of the Indochinese countries, representatives of the Government 3 VN – Laos – Cambodia officially signed through. “The platform’s core project is exploiting geo-economic, geopolitical and geographical tour to promote cooperation between countries. Of course, this relationship will grow and be strengthened and developed, “he said.

Through seminars, tourism represents three countries of Indochina issued a joint statement of five points. Emphasizing that the parties continue to work closely and create a favorable legal corridor for the link between the local DSVHTG; open doors and create the best conditions for investors to build infrastructure transportation, travel, accommodations and transportation of new facilities; promote tourism cooperation between the DSVHTG DSVHTG and in the construction of tourism products typical of the area with the principle of development development in harmony with the conservation of natural and environmental DSVHTG.

Strengthen joint cooperation in promoting tourism, attracting visitors to the country in the region DSVHTG chain more than on the basis of sustainable development; to continue to share experiences on the conservation and promotion heritage values ​​for local economic development, improving living standards. And to promote cultural exchange and cooperation, training human resources for tourism, annually held a common forum for the parties on the subject of cooperation, development of heritage tourism between Indochina and can be extended more broadly.

It is known that the next three Indochinese countries will sign an agreement to allow road cars in circulation means more easily within the three countries of Indochina. The travel agents is expected after this agreement, two-way tourists travel by road will be a sudden growth than at present.

CABIN

With only 24 spacious cabins, all outside facing, a restaurant with panoramic views, a lovely lounge, and large sun deck, the ship has all of the amenities needed for an intimate cruise along this majestic river.

Cabins are comfortable and roomy (16m – 172 square feet) with two twin size beds that can be joined. Each cabin has two large windows, a full bathroom with separate shower stall, plenty of closet and drawer space, robes and slippers. Air conditioning is controlled by individual remote control.

CREW AND STAFF
The majority of the 29 crew members are Cambodian, and are dedicated to the needs and comfort of the cruise guests. A European Cruise Director overseas the staff.

MEALS
The dining room, with its large panoramic picture windows, is located on the Upper Deck. All meals are served in a single seating. While catering to the Western palate, meals are a combination of Asian and Western cuisine. Local produce and fish provide the freshest of ingredients, and all non-alcoholic beverages are free of charge.

COMFORT AND LEISURE
The ninety square meter Lounge is on the Sundeck along with the ship’s Bar. These are the central points for socializing when not on shore excursions. The large Sundeck is fitted with deck chairs where you can relax and enjoy the surrounding landscapes and watch the day to day activities of life along the river unfold.

Entertainment program and shore excursions
Numerous tours are planned throughout the cruise, visiting small villages, thriving market towns, and pagodas. Your Cruise Director and local guides will enhance your sightseeing activities with indepth background information on the destination and unique insight into the customs and habits of the local people.

Day2. Vientiane – Flight to Xiengkhouang (B)
We board a short afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh (B)

Day3. Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang (B)
Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into hotel, we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight at Luang Prabang.

Day4. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave (B)
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day5. Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Breakfast, visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small, charming city of former royal capital.