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Updated - Going to Laos and Myanmar

Posted on 9/7/17 at 12:36 pm
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39838 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 12:36 pm
Welcome to suggestions for these locales, would really appreciate it.

So I burned a ton of American miles and have this itinerary:

AUS - SFO - Hong Kong - Bangkok flying Cathay Pacific Business class with my buddy.

Day 1: Land in Bangkok and probably catch flight to Vientiane and do a quick afternoon there and then on to Vang Vieng.

Day 2: Full day in Vang Vieng. Things on our list in VV are Blue Lagoon, tubing, and whatever.

Day 3: Finish up whatever we may want to do and head to Luang Prabang.

Day 4/5: Luang Prabang and area around it: Definitely going to check out Kuang Si Waterfall

Day 6 - 8: Yangon - Check out the pagoda and the old dilapidated colonial architecture.

Day 9 - 10: Bagan temple complex.

Day 11: Flying Cathay Dragon/Cathay Pacific business class from Yangon - Hong Kong - Chicago and then back to Austin.

Not sure if I'll be able to get to Naypyidaw for the story of it. We'll see how this may change.




In an effort to make sure I'm not missing anything, I seek your thoughts and ideas. Perhaps I've missed a must see.

Scenario: My wife(no pics) has graciously accepted the fact I have more vacation time than her, and I have some points to burn to Asia. I'll be going with a buddy (TBD), but I'm making the destination decision. Travel would be towards end of monsoon season September to November 2018 period. These itineraries are loose, so if there is a good suggestion or a wholesale change, please reply.

First, what's ruled out:
Thailand, Vietnam, Japan. Places I've been to or my wife ruled out since she wants to go with me. Fair enough. Philippines and Indonesia seem more romantic but prove me wrong. South Korea just isn't high on my list.

I've also been to Bangkok, Thai islands, Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Northern India (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur) but I guess I'd consider Southern India (Kerala/Goa). Laos seems out because you usually couple that with Thailand or Vietnam, but let me know if I'm wrong there.

Places/itineraries I'm considering.

Current Leader: Myanmar
Why? It is Myanmar, that's why. I also have a thing for British colonialism in the region. Start in Rangoon (fine, Yangon), go to Bagan, Inle lake, etc. I'd make a stop for TD at the new capital Naypyidaw because it is so damn weird. Google it!

2nd: China
Why? I've only been to Shanghai for a day. It was rad.
Start at Guilin/Yangshuo and work my way towards Beijing. Stops would be at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Avatar) and X'ian (Terracotta warriors).

3rd: Lhasa, Kathmandu Nepal, Bhutan
Why? I've never met someone who has been to Bhutan.
Issues here are the permits required for Tibet and Bhutan, and at most I'd just take a peak at Everest from the ground or Everest flight since it takes 10 days or something to trek to base camp. It may also be difficult timing wise with how little traffic these airports deal with.

Generally speaking, I'm looking for a little boozing, a little adventure, and some history.

This post was edited on 11/19/17 at 10:09 pm
Posted by MnM
Member since Mar 2011
125 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 12:52 pm to
I've been to Myanmar and I can highly recommend it. This was 5 years ago so I'm not sure what it's like now but It was one of my favorite places I visited on my 4 month trip to se Asia.
Posted by hungryone
river parishes
Member since Sep 2010
11987 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:22 pm to
Of your list, I'd put Kerala/Goa at the top. Interesting food, landscape, people.....backwaters/houseboat tours, spices, tea growing in the hills....
Posted by speckledawg
Somewhere Salty
Member since Nov 2016
4019 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 9:31 pm to
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Myanmar


Never been, but I agree this should be at the top. Just very intriguing to me.

I know you said, Korea isn't high on your list, but there's some great places to see there.
quote:

Generally speaking, I'm looking for a little boozing, a little adventure, and some history.
. I can assure you on the boozing. Soju!

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work my way towards Beijing

There's some great stuff to see in China, but I was very underwhelmed with Beijing.
Posted by Mahootney
Lovin' My German Footprint
Member since Sep 2008
11937 posts
Posted on 9/8/17 at 10:26 am to
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Philippines
Some of the best and most pristine diving in the world, if you are into that.

Hong Kong or Taiwan would be awesome, most western of the Chinese cities.
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