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  • Street vendors are a common sight in the towns and cities of Nepal, like in most Asian cities. Treats range from bangles, T-shirts, nuts, doughnuts to fresh fruits.
    bangle-vendor.jpg
  • Street vendors are a common sight in the towns and cities of Nepal, like in most Asian cities. Treats range from bangles, T-shirts, nuts, doughnuts to fresh fruits.
    nepali-fruit-vendor-4.jpg
  • Hanoi Street Vendor Veg - Street Vendors, Hanoi Old Quarter - In Hanoi, life is convenient for shoppers, especially housewives. . No matter where you are, you can easily get anything you need from ubiquitous street vendors. They can make their living by carrying a yoke - baskets slung from each end of a bamboo pole, or from the back of a bicycle. Street vendors are everywhere  in Hanoi. They are up before sunrise, carrying and peddling everything from baguettes to brooms to baskets.
    hanoi-street-vendor-4.jpg
  • Hanoi Street Vendor Eggs - Street Vendors, Hanoi Old Quarter - In Hanoi, life is convenient for shoppers, especially housewives. . No matter where you are, you can easily get anything you need from ubiquitous street vendors. They can make their living by carrying a yoke - baskets slung from each end of a bamboo pole, or from the back of a bicycle. Street vendors are everywhere  in Hanoi. They are up before sunrise, carrying and peddling everything from baguettes to brooms to baskets.
    hanoi-street-vendor-3.jpg
  • Hanoi Street Vendor Fruit  - Street Vendors, Hanoi Old Quarter - In Hanoi, life is convenient for shoppers, especially housewives. . No matter where you are, you can easily get anything you need from ubiquitous street vendors. They can make their living by carrying a yoke - baskets slung from each end of a bamboo pole, or from the back of a bicycle. Street vendors are everywhere  in Hanoi. They are up before sunrise, carrying and peddling everything from baguettes to brooms to baskets.
    hanoi-street-vendor-5.jpg
  • Papaya Vendor, Vientiane - Though Laos is not a very wealthy country, it has a huge variety of produce available for a song.  This has kept Laotians well fed, along with the bounty of the Mekong River to supplement the diet with protein.
    vientiane-vendor.jpg
  • Octopus Vendor at Ameyoko Market, Tokyo.  Ameyoko or Ameyocho as it is sometimes called was once Tokyo's black market district.  Nowadays it is given over to selling knockoff designer jeans, sunglasses, bulk food items, fish and just about anything you can think of.  It is liveliest at night with spillover passengers from nearby Ueno Station.
    ameyoko.jpg
  • Baskets Vendor,  Hanoi Old Quarter - One of the most endearing sights of Hanoi is that of its ubiquitous vendors peddling baskets, fruit or baguettes through the streets according to their local beat.  Whether sold from the back of a bicycle or baskets balanced on bamboo shoulder poles, street vendors are very much a part of the Hanoi scene.
    old-hanoi-7.jpg
  • Phnom Penh Street Vendor, with brushes, baskets, wicker brooms you name it peddling his wares on the streets of the city from a bicycle.
    phnom-penh-vendors-1.jpg
  • Filipina Fruit Vendor,  - The best, and healthiest, snacks available in Puerto Galera are the  locally grown tropical fruits that grow in abundance in the area's tropical climate.
    tropical-fruit-9.jpg
  • Hoi An Market Vendor - most Vietnamese markets are very colorful and active humming with activity from morning till noon.  You'll find everything from herbs to fresh crabs and other produce.
    hoi-an-market-6.jpg
  • Phnom Penh Street Vendor, peddling fresh fruits from his cart.  One thing that Cambodians are rich in is the wide variety of tropical fruits that are readily available from street vendors such as this guy.
    phnom-penh-vendors-2.jpg
  • Rose Vendor - One of the most endearing images of Hanoi is that of its ubiquitous vendors peddling bushels of fresh roses and other items from the back of a bicycle or baskets balanced on bamboo shoulder poles, fresh fruit or flowers are popular items for Hanoi vendors.
    old-hanoi-2.jpg
  • Lotus Street Vendor, Lotus roots are en edible if not delectable snack popular with Cambodians.
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  • Fish Vendor at Duong Dong Market, Phu Quoc. Though mostly a sleepy fishing village devoted to Nuoc Mam or fish sauce, in recent years Duong Dong and Phu Quoc have become popular thanks to the islands excellent white sand beaches.
    duong-dong-market-1.jpg
  • Durian Vendor, Ben Thanh Market - Widely known and appreciated in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odour and formidable thorn covered husk.  The edible flesh emits a distinctive smell, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive - the smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia.
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  • Nishiki Market Pickle Vendor. Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles, Japanese sweets,  sushi, and fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market has a history of several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-7.jpg
  • Reunification Express Train Trolley Vendor
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  • Banana flowers are used by Filipinos and most Asians for cooking and as a garnish for meals. Filipino vendors roam around town early morning peddling their wares such as this man with his yoke.
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  • In Hanoi, life is convenient for shoppers, especially housewives. . No matter where you are, you can easily get anything you need from ubiquitous street vendors. They can make their living by carrying a yoke - baskets slung from each end of a bamboo pole, or from the back of a bicycle. Street vendors are everywhere  in Hanoi. They are up before sunrise, carrying and peddling everything from baguettes to brooms to baskets.
    old-hanoi-3.jpg
  • Street vendors are a common sight in the towns and cities of Nepal, like in most Asian cities. Treats range from bangles, T-shirts, nuts, doughnuts to fresh fruits.
    nepali-fruit-vendor-3.jpg
  • Street vendors are a common sight in the towns and cities of Nepal, like in most Asian cities. Treats range from bangles, T-shirts, nuts, doughnuts to fresh fruits.
    nepali-fruit-vendor-1.jpg
  • Street vendors are a common sight in the towns and cities of Nepal, like in most Asian cities. Treats range from bangles, T-shirts, nuts, doughnuts to fresh fruits.
    nepali-fruit-vendor-2.jpg
  • Bac Ha Market, Flower Hmong - The terms Hmong and Mong refer to an Asian ethnic group in the mountainous regions of southeast Asia. Hmong groups began a gradual southward migration due to political unrest and to find more arable land. As a result, Hmong live in several countries in Southeast Asia, including northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Burma. There are various types of Hmong throughout Southeast Asia, including Black Hmong and Flower Hmong, named after the styles of their clothing and costumes.
    flower-hmong-1.jpg
  • The terms Hmong  and Mong  refer to an Asian ethnic group in the mountainous regions of southeast Asia.  Hmong groups began a gradual southward migration due to political unrest and to find more arable land. As a result, Hmong live in several countries in Southeast Asia, including northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Burma.  There are various types of Hmong throughout Southeast Asia, including Black Hmong and Flower Hmong, named after the styles of their clothing and costumes.
    flower-hmong-4.jpg
  • Vientiane Morning Market is a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling an enormous selection of products.   Surrounding the market building are  portable noodle shops and the usual array of freelance vendor carts such as this produce vendor
    vientiane-morning-market-2.jpg
  • Nepali Textile vendor, Durbar Square Kathmandu
    nepali-woman-5.jpg
  • Hanoi Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem lake, has the original street layout and architecture of old Hanoi. At the beginning of the 20th century the entire city consisted of only about 36 streets, most of which are now the old quarter. Each street had merchants and artisans specialized in a particular trade such as silk, jewellery, coffee and herbalists. The street names reflect these specializations, although few of them remain exclusively in their original commerce.
    old-hanoi-1.jpg
  • Dalat is known for its and produce, thanks to the fertile farmland nearby: cauliflower, artichokes and strawberries are abundant here. This vendor is displaying her fresh greens by wearing them outside the Dalat Market.
    dalat-market-9.jpg
  • Saigon Station Platform Vendor, Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich
    bahn-mi-sandwiches.jpg
  • Hoi An Wet Market - Though most Vietnamese markets are very colorful and active, Hoi An's "wet" market positively hums and vibrates with action from morning till mid afternoon. Here you'll find everything from fresh crabs to herbs, produce and souvenir items.
    hoi-an-market-12.jpg
  • Jaipur has so many markets, it is sometimes difficult to tell when one has ended and another has begun.  Baapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Indira Bazaar markets are all a part of the market jumble of Jaipur. In between and embedded within each of these markets are snack vendors, craftsmen and spices on display.
    jaipur-market-1.jpg
  • Kandy has a large market as you might expect in a major town, with shops inside a main building on two levels as well as streetfront shops. Some vendors simply set up their wares on the pavements surrounding the official marketplace.  There are a number of shops selling tropical fruit, sarongs, saris, scarves and textiles.
    kandy-market-1.jpg
  • Ubud Market is bursting at the seams with wood carvings, batik shirts, sarongs, and all types of household goods and souvenirs. You need to practice your best bargaining skills of course as vendors are not shy to ask double or triple or even higher of the real value of goods.
    ubud-market-02.jpg
  • Nishiki Market Pickle Shop - Nishiki Market is a narrow shopping street made up of more than one hundred vendors.  Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles and Japanese sweets, as well as fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market's history goes back several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-2.jpg
  • Nishiki Market is a narrow shopping street made up of more than one hundred vendors.  Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles and Japanese sweets, as well as fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market's history goes back several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-3.jpg
  • Chestnuts at Nishiki Market - the narrow shopping street made up of more than one hundred vendors.  Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles and Japanese sweets, as well as fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market's history goes back several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-10.jpg
  • Skyights over Nishiki Market -   a narrow shopping street made up of more than one hundred vendors.  Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles and Japanese sweets, as well as fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market's history goes back several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-11.jpg
  • Dalat Night Market   The vendors display their goods from 5 p.m. and when the buyers start to wander in, the sellers shout out their specials, trying to attract shoppers attention. The market sells mainly clothing at surprisingly cheap prices as well as a large variety of food and snacks.  The streets at the Dalat Night Market is lit up with neon lights from the shops in the street sides. Canvas is spread on the streets to display all the things for sale, giving the market a festive atmosphere.
    dalat-night-market-2.jpg
  • Pho Stall at Dalat Market - Whether it is day or night, a steaming bowl of pho noodles is always available in Vietnam.  This al fresco pho stall at Dalat Market caters to local vendors who are enjoying a noodle break.
    dalat-market-10.jpg
  • Filipino vendors roam around town early morning peddling their wares such as this man with his giant yellowfin tuna, his catch of the day.
    yellowfin-tuna-2.jpg
  • Boats loaded with produce from nearby orchards of the Mekong Delta converge to Phong Dien Floating Market every morning: fruits, coconuts, vegetables and fish are available here. Buyers are local traders  snapping up everything by the bushels to resell at local smaller markets or to wholesalers from big cities.  Large floating markets are not complete without  floating noodle shops, gas stations and coffee vendors. The best floating market in the Mekong Delta, Phong Dien has fewer motorised craft and more row boats. The market is at its best between 6 am and 8 am.
    phong-dien-floating-market-2.jpg
  • Boats loaded with produce from nearby orchards of the Mekong Delta converge to Phong Dien Floating Market daily. Buyers are local traders with bigger boats who buy in bulk and resell at local markets or to wholesalers from big cities.  Large floating markets are not complete without  floating noodle shops, gas stations and even coffee vendors. The best floating market in the Mekong Delta, Phong Dien has fewer motorised craft and more row boats. The market is at its best between 6  and 8 am.
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  • Dragonfruit at Ben Thanh Market - The dragonfruit may look exotic and appealing, and in fact it does have a pleasant taste though not nearly as strong and outlandish as its peel may hint at.
    vietnamese-fruit-vendor.jpg
  • Much of the activity in Vientiane has always centred along the riverside.  Most evenings, people gather to play badmitten, stroll the riverbank, have a sundowner or even buy and sell printed artwork.
    vientiane-art.jpg
  • Any dive spot in the Philippines is sure to have a few seashell vendors roaming around ready to sell an array of colorful seashells.  After school, kids help out mom and dad by roving the beach resorts with baskets of shells, snacks and other goodies to sell to tourists.
    filipino-children-1.jpg
  • Lantau is the largest island in Hong Kong, situated at the mouth of the Pearl River.  For years just a sleepy fishing village, has become a popular daytrip for Hongkongers partly because of its outdoor market.
    lantau-3.jpg
  • Tai O Market at Lantau Island, also Lantao is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River.  Originally the site of a sleepy fishing village, in recent years has been increasingly developed.
    lantau-6.jpg
  • Chapati is unleavened bread common in India and Pakistan.  It is also called roti. The word chapati means "flattened round" in Hindi and they are made of whole wheat dough, water and salt.
    chapati-1.jpg
  • The  Nuwara Eliya region of Sri Lanka, often called "Hill Tea Country"  is the scene of umerous tea estates such as Pedro, St. Claire and Blue Fields who, altogether,  produce much of the premium Ceylon tea for the world market.
    sri-lanka-tea-2.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    fukuoka-yatai-2.jpg
  • Besides the abundant tea in the local tea planatations, Nuwara Eliya is known for its vegetables and produce that grow well in the cooler climate of the region.
    nuwara-eliya-4.jpg
  • Vientiane Morning Market is a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling, well, pretty much anything. There are two floors - the first floor sells mostly textiles, electronics, and watches; the second floor has clothing, gold, and jewelery. Expect to pay about one third or one quarter of the first price you are offered. Despite the name it is still struggling into operation at 8:00 and remains open until around 16:00.
    vientiane-morning-market-5.jpg
  • Herbalist at the Vientiane Morning Market,  a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling pretty much anything.  This young lady has a fine selection of herbs for sale.  In the good old days, one major herb for sale was marijuana, used mostly as a cooking element with its well-known component for calming people.
    vientiane-morning-market-3.jpg
  • Prints on Display Along Vientiane Riverbank - Much of the activity in Vientiane has always centred along the Mekong riverside.  Most evenings, people gather to play badmitten, stroll the riverbank, have a sundowner or even buy and sell printed artwork.
    vientiane-monks-2.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    fukuoka-yatai-6.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    fukuoka-yatai-7.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    fukuoka-yatai-5.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    fukuoka-yatai-1.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    fukuoka-yatai-3.jpg
  • Vientiane Morning Market is a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything. There are two floors - the first floor sells mostly textiles, electronics, and watches; the second floor has clothing, gold, and jewelery. Expect to pay about one third or one quarter of the first price you are offered. Despite the name it is still struggling into operation at 8:00 and remains open until around 16:00.
    vientiane-morning-market-4.jpg
  • Vientiane Morning Market Flower Girl selling her posies at this large market Despite its name the Vientiane Morning Market opens up around 08.00 and remains open until around 04.00 in the afternoon.
    vientiane-morning-market-1.jpg
  • The Luang Prabang Night Market has perhaps the most extensive collection of handicrafts for sale in the country, with a wide variety of textiles, clothing, carvings, basketry, quilts, and much more. The market is open daily from dusk, around 6 pm until about 10 pm. Strolling  through the night market is an enjoyable experience in itself and is something that should not be missed for those visiting Luang Prabang.
    luang-prabang-night-market-1.jpg
  • A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen or oden. The name literally means "shop stand." The stall is set up in the early evening on sidewalks and removed late at night or in the early morning hours. Beer, sake and shochu are usually available. A salaryman might relax with colleagues over dinner and drinks at a yatai on his way home from work. Fukuoka is well known in Japan for keeping the yatai tradition alive.
    yatai-2.jpg
  • Though most Vietnamese markets are very colorful and active, Hoi An's market hums and vibrates with action from morning till midday.  Here you'll find everything from fresh coconuts to herbs and produce.
    hoi-an-market-coconuts.jpg
  • Indonesian Bakso Noodle Cart
    indonesian-snack-cart-01.jpg
  • Dalat is known for its fresh flowers and strawberries for which the region is famous in Vietnam.
    dalat-market-4.jpg
  • Duong Dong Market, Phu Quoc - Though mostly a sleepy fishing village devoted to Nuoc Mam or fish sauce, Duong Dong village on Phu Quoc bustles with activity each morning at its market. As the mid day sun looms, by noon things shut down and the island resumes its long siesta.
    duong-dong-market-3.jpg
  • Though mostly a sleepy fishing village devoted to Nuoc Mam or fish sauce, Duong Dong village on Phu Quoc bustles with activity each morning at its market.  As the mid day sun looms, by noon things  shut down and the island resumes its long siesta.
    duong-dong-market-2.jpg
  • Nishiki Market Arcade is a narrow shopping street, lined with more than one hundred shops. Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles, Japanese sweets,  sushi, and fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market has a history of several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-5.jpg
  • Various types of tofu on display at Nishiki Market, a narrow shopping street, lined with more than one hundred shops. Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles, Japanese sweets,  sushi, and fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market has a history of several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-12.jpg
  • Nishiki Market is a narrow shopping street, lined with more than one hundred shops. Various kinds of fresh foods including many Kyoto specialties such as pickles, Japanese sweets,  sushi, and fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.  Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" Nishiki Market has a history of several centuries and many stores have been operated by the same families for generations.
    nishiki-6.jpg
  • Luang Prabang Morning Market is a large collection of outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything.  The market starts up at sunrise and remains open until around 12:00 noon.
    luang-prabang-market-4.jpg
  • Papayas at the Morning Market, Luang Prabang - a large array of outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything from papayas to baskets; opening up at sunrise and remaining open until around 12:00 noon.
    luang-prabang-market-3.jpg
  • Luang Prabang Morning Market is a large collection of outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything from sunrise till noon.
    luang-prabang-market-6.jpg
  • The Luang Prabang Morning Market is a batch of outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything starting up at sunrise and remaining open till 12:00 noon.
    luang-prabang-market-7.jpg
  • They say you don't really live in Saigon until you start to drive your own motorbike. There are so many motorbikes swarming the streets, from Dreams to Waves to Nouvos to Dylans to Vespas to Mios, it makes it a challenge to cross the streets.  Even when the  stoplights are red, a stray motorbike is likely to whip around the corner, going the wrong way, to avoid traffic.  Pedestrians in Saigon may imagine they have reached a safe haven once they get back on the sidewalk on the other side of the street, having successfully crossed without being maimed.  But watch out for 12 year olds on Honda Dream bikes roaring down the sidewalk to find a parking space.
    saigon-motorbike-traffic-3.jpg
  • Ameyoko or Ameyocho is a busy shopping street dominated by small market-style stalls selling a wide variety of wares especially fish. Ameyoko runs parallel to the JR railway line with its large market under the railway tracks.
    ameyoko-12.jpg
  • Siem Reap Morning Market is a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything.  The market starts up at sunrise and remains open until around 12:00 noon.
    cambodian-market-3.jpg
  • The Tonle Sap is a combined lake and river system of huge importance to Cambodia.The area is home to many ethnic Vietnamese and numerous Cham communities living in floating villages around the lake. The Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997.  For most of the year the lake is fairly small, around one meter deep and with an area of 2,700 square km. During the monsoon season, however, the Tonlé Sap river, which connects the lake with the Mekong river, reverses its flow. Water is pushed up from the Mekong into the lake, increasing its area to 16,000 square km and its depth to up to nine meters, flooding nearby fields and forests. The floodplain provides a perfect breeding ground for fish.
    tonle-sap-floating-village-2.jpg
  • Dalat Market - Dalat is known for its fresh flowers and produce, especially cauliflower, artichokes and strawberries. But like in China, pet birds and birdcages are always a favorite item.
    dalat-market-8.jpg
  • Dalat Market was originally commissioned by the French ambassador to Vietnam in 1929 and was  located at the site where the Hoa Binh Theatre is today. The original Dalat Market was made of pine, which is why people called it Wood Market. Dalat Market was moved under the theatre when it was rebuilt in concrete in the 1950s and now sprawls into surrounding streets and alleys.
    dalat-market-11.jpg
  • Ameyoko or Ameyocho is a busy shopping street dominated by small market-style stalls selling a wide variety of wares especially fish. Ameyoko runs parallel to the JR railway line with its large market under the railway tracks.
    ameyoko-3.jpg
  • Ameyoko or Ameyocho is a busy shopping street dominated by small market-style stalls selling a wide variety of wares especially fish. Ameyoko runs parallel to the JR railway line with its large market under the railway tracks.
    ameyoko-2.jpg
  • Ameyoko or Ameyocho is a busy shopping street dominated by small market-style stalls selling a wide variety of wares especially fish. Ameyoko runs parallel to the JR railway line with its large market under the railway tracks.
    ameyoko-10.jpg
  • Beijing Railway Station opened in the 1950s, as can be seen from its architecture which merges traditional Chinese architecture with 50s design. . <br />
The traffic load of Beijing Railway Station has decreased somewhat with the opening of the Beijing West Railway Station in 1996. Still, it remains a busy railway station. Generally, trains for Manchuria, Mongolia, Shanghai, Nanjing,  Hangzhou depart from this station while the remainder depart from Beijing West.
    beijing-railway-station-3.jpg
  • The Tonle Sap is a combined lake and river system of huge importance to Cambodia.The area is home to many ethnic Vietnamese and numerous Cham communities living in floating villages around the lake. The Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997.  For most of the year the lake is fairly small, around one meter deep and with an area of 2,700 square km. During the monsoon season, however, the Tonlé Sap river, which connects the lake with the Mekong river, reverses its flow. Water is pushed up from the Mekong into the lake, increasing its area to 16,000 square km and its depth to up to nine meters, flooding nearby fields and forests. The floodplain provides a perfect breeding ground for fish.
    tonle-sap-floating-village-17.jpg
  • Florist at the Siem Reap Morning Market  - a large array of indoor & outdoor stalls selling a huge variety of items and goods.  The market starts up at sunrise and remains open until around midday.
    cambodian-market-7.jpg
  • The Tonle Sap is a combined lake and river system of huge importance to Cambodia.The area is home to many ethnic Vietnamese and numerous Cham communities living in floating villages around the lake. The Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997.  For most of the year the lake is fairly small, around one meter deep and with an area of 2,700 square km. During the monsoon season, however, the Tonlé Sap river, which connects the lake with the Mekong river, reverses its flow. Water is pushed up from the Mekong into the lake, increasing its area to 16,000 square km and its depth to up to nine meters, flooding nearby fields and forests. The floodplain provides a perfect breeding ground for fish.
    tonle-sap-floating-village-15.jpg
  • The Luang Prabang Night Market has perhaps the most extensive collection of handicrafts for sale in the country, with a wide variety of textiles, clothing, carvings, basketry, quilts, and much more. The market is open daily from dusk, around 6 pm until about 10 pm. Strolling  through the night market is an enjoyable experience in itself and is something that should not be missed for those visiting Luang Prabang.
    luang-prabang-night-market-2.jpg
  • The Tai Dam or Tai Dum are an ethnic group usually found in Laos and Vietnam.<br />
The Tai Dam originate from the vicinity of Dien Bien Phu,in Vietnam,the original area of occupation of the Tai people in the early history of the Tai people settlement in Southeast Asia. According to the legend of Khun Borom, the legendary progenitor of the Tai speaking peoples.  The ethnic group's name originates from the women's traditional black skirts and head dresses. The black silk is embroidered with flowers and beautiful patterns. The belt is typically bright green. Tai Dam women still wear traditional clothing, especially at ceremonies. The Tai Dam do not have a defined religion but practice ancestor worship.
    tai-dam-woman-1.jpg
  • Strawberries at Dalat Market -  Dalat is known for its fresh flowers and produce, especially cauliflower, artichokes and strawberries.
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  • Dalat Market Goldfish.  Apart from livestock such as ducks, chicken, and even pigs, there is space for goldfish and other tropical fish and even birds for those that keep them as pets. <br />
Dalat market is also filled with local specialities: strawberry jam, conserves, artichokes and avocados.  Originally named the ?Wood Market?  Dalat market was commissioned by the French ambassador in 1929 and was originally located at the site where the Hoa Binh Theatre is today. The original Dalat Market was made of pine, which is why people called it Wood Market. Dalat Market was moved under the theatre when it was rebuilt in concrete in the 1950s and now sprawls into surrounding streets and alleys.
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  • Siem Reap Morning Market is a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything.  The market starts up at sunrise and remains open until around 12:00 noon.
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  • Coconut transport - Going to the Morning Market in Siem Reap by bicycle delivery.  French colonial architecture in the background.
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  • One of the specialities of Dalat market  avocados as well as other locally grown produce.  Strawberries and artichokes other local specialities of the region. Dalat Market was originally commissioned by the French ambassador to Vietnam in 1929 and was  located at the site where the Hoa Binh Theatre is today. The original Dalat Market was made of pine, which is why people called it Wood Market. Dalat Market was moved under the theatre when it was rebuilt in concrete in the 1950s and now sprawls into surrounding streets and alleys.
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  • Siem Reap Morning Market is a large collection of indoor and outdoor stalls selling pretty much everything.  The market starts up at sunrise and remains open until around 12:00 noon.
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  • Hua Hin boasts no shortage of local markets, the most popular one being the night market in the center of town. This opens daily from around 6pm till late and offers all manner of hawker food, some clothing, and a few tourist items such as wooden elephants, trinkets etc. The market is a fascinating insight into Thailand and the way Thais like to live. You will find countless outlets selling delicious food that is freshly cooked and served to you within a matter of minutes.
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  • Apart from its role as a convenient beach town to Bangkok, Hua Hin is a favourite spot for seafood and seaside dining along the wharf.
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  • Apart from its role as a convenient beach town to Bangkok, Hua Hin is a favourite spot for seafood and seaside dining along the wharf.
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