THE DOMAIN
A VIETNAMESE LAST FRONTIER

Located at only two hundred kilometers north of Saigon and, paradoxically, impenetrable, impalpable, uncontrollable for decades, The Domain of the genies, locally known as Nggar Yang, is a last frontier caught in the night of time. In olden times the region remained sacred for southern Proto-Indochinese’s and Proto-Chams groups, including Cau Maa’ confederation, considered as ancient’s gods genesis, as a celestial residence outlawed to uninitiated souls. Subsequently termed as explorer tomb, reversed-jungle, back-jungle and rebel hinterland, The Domain has been finally explored by Jean Boulbet in 1952, who studied this endless wilderness until 1963. The entity promptly reclosed during the Vietnam wars, transformed in a NVA (North Vietnamese Army) maquis and vanished from the collective memory after 1975. After various pre–surveys Secret Indochina re-located the myth and in collaboration with Ta Lai Longhouse, recently organized two surveys inner The Domain; those revealed that several center parts have persisted unseen, a miraculously untouched, immaterial and timeless sanctuary

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ADVENTURES
ACROSS PADARAN CAPE

An exclusive soft-adventure excursion inside Champa last meridional kingdom, the Panduranga. Discover Padaran Cape, a rare desert in Vietnam bordering the ocean, constituted of centenarian and swaying high dunes, sculpted by the near-constant oceanic winds into wonderful Saharan formations. Settle in a comfortable Mongolian yurt; wander towards a fine sand secluded beach then attend a Cham traditional dances performance by night.
At dawn, commence a northbound hike across Padaran Cape sea-erg, amid an exceptional arid landscape composed of undulating white sand dunes overlooking the Mediterranean alike coastline bordered by South China Sea, in olden times known as Panduranga Sea. Reach Son Hai, a fishing village, surprisingly full of activity and life; embark on a fishing boat to cruise on emerald sea towards an isolated island; embrace a unique glimpse of the shoreline coral reef, refuge of protected coral variety





 
NYOB ZOO XYOO TSHIAB
HMÔNG NEW YEAR IN LAOS

Indochina’s most secret and unknown celebration, Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab or Hmông New Year is usually held in December in Phonsavan, Xieng Khouang Province, North Laos. Marking the end of one year of labor, it remains the only annual resting days for the Hmông community, known as a time to wish for abundance harvest, to give thanks to ancestors and spirits, but also to usher in a new beginning. Rendez-vous for many clans, Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab gathers hundreds of Hmông from all over Laos and the world, particularly the US, and forms the perfect place to consolidate alliances, thus the occasion to find the chosen one, playing flirtatious ball-tossing game. The celebration also showcases folkloric songs, dances and games performed by Hmông people wearing traditional costumes, transported by the vibration of musical ancestral instruments
 
THE REVERIE
SAIGON

Located right in the Saigon historic core, The Reverie Saigon is an upscale hotel providing luxury services coupled with a collection of sophisticate facilities, including gastronomic restaurants, exclusive shopping mall, full-service spa, and large outdoor pool. Renowned for its jaw-dropping interior design showcasing the talents of four top Italian designers, the highest hotel in the city is crafted to perfection. Its magnificent rooms adorned with refined fixtures, cushiony pads of silks and velvets, offer a panoramic view overlooking the up-and-coming business district, and the winding Saigon River
 
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