Upper Mekong River

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the Upper Mekong River

Along the Upper Mekong River in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and China, and nearby you can find these amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some will be included in your river cruise itinerary, but some may require some creative travel planning by your River Cruise Artist in order to visit.  Learn more below about these UNESCO Sites and the history you can experience when you visit them. Let River Cruise Your Way take you away to the history around the Upper Mekong River.

Ban Chiang Archeological Site

Ban Chiang, Thailand, just southeast of Vientiane, Laos on the Upper Mekong River, is considered the most important prehistoric settlement so far discovered in South-East Asia. It marks an important stage in human cultural, social and technological evolution. The site presents the earliest evidence of farming in the region and of the manufacture and use of metals.

Town of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries along the banks of the Upper Mekong River. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions. Luang Prabang is a highlight of any river cruise visit to the Upper Mekong region of Laos.

Your Upper Mekong River Cruise Awaits!

Are you ready to start planning your Upper Mekong River Cruise Vacation Your Way? A River Cruise Artist at River Cruise Your Way is ready to be your vacation concierge. Contact us today at 1-800-259-7612 or use the form below and let us know when it is most convenient to call you, we will confirm via e-mail, and then reach out at the agreed upon time and date.