1. A Luang Say Luxury Cruise down the Mekong River! This gem is a two day cruise with a stop at the company's luxury Luang Say Lodge for the overnight. This cruise begins in Huay Xai (Houei Sai) and ends in Luang Prabang the following day. The experience is one of a kind. You visit traditional Lao villages, cave temples and eat traditional local food. The accommodations are second to none and the experience is something you'll remember for a lifetime. Booking ahead of course is required. This is a luxury cruise!
2. The Tianyu Mountain Escalator, Tianyu Mountain Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, China. Leave it to the Chinese I say. Most of us like to go out and hike up a mountain for a view. Maybe in Meteora you might take a discreet elevator just because it's impossible to climb up there. But in China, they've taken accessible to another level. The mountain is 350 meters high. It's steep and rugged and difficult to hike the 3 km to the top. So, now you can take an escalator the first 120 meters and cut off almost half the hike, or you can stop there and still have a great viewpoint. Keep in mind, this escalator cost $1.4 billion to erect, so let's make good use of it. Only in China, but nevertheless a one of a kind experience.
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3. It's known as Bua Tong the Sticky Waterfalls, Sri Lanna National Forest, Mae Ho Phra, Thailand. Really, it's in the northern part of the country not that far from Chiang Mai. This is something that will add true adventure to a trip to Chiang Mai, because it's not well publicized in the tourist arena. Most people hear about it from locals. There's a mineral deposit that built up on the falls of virtually unknown origin to the locals which doesn't allow sticky algae and other stuff to grow on the falls. The mineral deposit allows a lot of grip and makes it so you can climb right up a cascading waterfall. I've not heard about anywhere else quite like it, so don't miss it if in northern Thailand!
4. Pak Ou Caves Temple, Mekong River, Laos. Let me start by saying that if you take the Luang Say Mekong Luxury Cruise, you'll already be scheduled to visit this site. That being said, if you don't take the cruise, you can still visit the temples. Pak Ou is a set of two caves used as elaborate Buddha Temples and today are an amazing attraction. You can take a tour out of local towns to visit, or you can take the cruise. Cave temples do exist around the world, but there are only so many, and it's amazing to see how peoples turned caves into religious sites.
5. The Fire Breathing Dragon Bridge, Danang, Vietnam. It looks like a dragon, it lights up at night, and it breathes fire. This one of a kind bridge is a hot spot in Danang. If you happen to be visiting the city or area, you need to stop by. Bridges are works of art in many places and in several they are the most famous landmarks. The bridge in Danang is no different, and it's a must see!
Well, they are all in Asia, but I couldn't help myself. These are just a few local and additional things you can do while traveling in these areas. You'll find that I link TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, and Atlas Obscura regularly. These are some of the best travel info and tours out there and they work all around the world. I don't necessarily get my ideas there, but I do research them there. Other good sources of research are Viator, Tours by Locals, and each country's travel website. What can I say? When traveling, look for the little thing that's happening where you are that may just add a special memory to your trip. Ask a local, find a hidden gem and enjoy!
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