Dzachu, Tibetan for the Mekong River, is said to be sacred by nomads living on the Qinghai plateau. View more Mekong coverage at www.rfa.org/english/multimedia/MekongProject. ... Mekong Qinghai Tibetan nomad Tibet river
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang is located in northern central Laos on the Mekong River. It’s quite possibly the most charming city in South East Asia.
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Follow John and Cara through the exotic yet isolated country of Laos, in South East Asia. Part II: Luang Prabang features the most charming town in South East Asia, Kuang Si Falls, the NIght Market, and beautiful Mekong River
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One of the largest fish in the world, the Mekong giant catfish grows to 10 feet and 650 pounds. Despite its size, it is a gentle giant that survives on a diet of plant matter and algae.
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The Mekong region in Southeast Asia is home to more than a thousand new plant and animal species, says the World Wildlife Fund. But challenges are ahead in balancing conservation and growth. Jorge Ribas reports.
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Officially the biggest true freshwater fish in the world, the Mekong Giant Catfish is also the hardest fighter. Bungsamran lake is an intensively stocked water in the centre of Bangkok which produces specimens up to 50 pounds on a daily basis, and fish topping the 200 pound mark regularly under ...
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