YLANG’S REGENCY SUITES – LIVING IN LUXURY
Two months after setting off on her inaugural journey, Heritage Line Ylang has made quite the splash in Lan Ha Bay’s luxury cruising industry. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising the outstanding cuisine, onboard and on-shore wellness-related activities and the crew’s exceptional hospitality. As Mr. Ross from Canada states on TripAdvisor, “The staff on the Ylang were amazing and very accommodating. The
BAGAN AWARDED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS
Lying on the banks of Myanmar’s most prominent river, the Ayeyarwady, lies Bagan and its mystical, sprawling plains of unmatched beauty. Over 2,000 spiritual temples and pagodas dot the landscape as far as the eye can see today, a testament to the religious devotion of the Burmese people of centuries past. The Bagan Archaeological Zone is among the richest archaeological sites of Asia, rivalling even Cambodia’s legendary Angkor
Mr. Tri – Heritage Line’s pioneer in the Mekong Delta
Introducing Mr. Tri Nguyen, Heritage Line’s most experienced tour guide aboard our two luxury cruisers plying the lower Mekong River, The Jahan and Jayavarman. Mr. Tri (pronounced like the English word ‘tree’) comes from a small province in the Mekong Delta, quite close to the Cambodian border. “Life follows an easy routine and daily cycle here in the Delta,” he states, “Most of the people are farmers or fishermen. They
MAKING OF THE ANOUVONG – A PROGRESS UPDATE (PART 2)
Since our last update from the Bokeo Province (Laos) shipyard in the September, we are happy to report that progress on Heritage Line Anouvong remains on schedule for its maiden voyage in late September of 2020. Following completion of the ship’s hull, the shipyard is much more lively these days, as numerous
BEN BEO: AN ANCIENT FLOATING FISHING VILLAGE
Like her world-famous neighbor Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay offers an equally breathtaking seascape of countless lush, green islands and mysterious emerald waters. Lan Ha delights in quiet tranquility due to her remote location at the southeastern end of the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin named Cat Ba. Unlike Halong, she is relatively unknown but entices visitors with her hidden charm. Nestled within a cluster of limestone islets lies
Myanmar Mobile Clinic – A local dentist’s story
"Brave girls have super strong, healthy teeth! You're a brave girl, aren't you?" asks Dr. Ye Yint Kaung Myint to his teary-eyed 6-year-old patient. The child hesitates, then reluctantly nods and allows the dental surgeon to examine her toothache. She is just one of over a hundred villagers along the remote Chindwin River receiving dental treatment from Dr. Myint and his team of volunteers from the Phung Daw Oo Free Charged Dental Clinic
Cha Ca La Vong: An Iconic North Vietnam Dish
Vietnam was recently named one of the world’s Leading Culinary Destinations by the World Travel Awards, and it’s no surprise that the country has no shortage of gastronomic masterpieces under its belt. And, undoubtedly, one of
Bon Om Touk – The Cambodian Water Festival
Bon Om Touk, or the Cambodian Water Festival, is undeniably the country’s largest and most celebrated holiday of the year. In 2019, three days of jubilation take place on 10-12 November. The Tonle is the world’s only river where water flows in both directions, depending on the seasonal monsoons. Annually, during the first full moon following the rainy season (late October to November), towns all along the banks of the Tonle Sap Lake and
A Half Day at Your Own Pace – A Highlight of Heritage Line Ylang
Over a month since her maiden voyage (17 August 2019), passengers aboard Heritage Line Ylang have given us much positive feedback about her immaculate facilities, the attentive crew, and the itinerary's exhilarating onboard and onshore activities. A highlight of these excursions is when the vessel moors nearby a secluded island beach in the magnificent Lan Ha Bay. Don't worry - you won't get hungry or thirsty in this private