Taking a look at the people, social customs, dress, religion and food of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos gives great insights into the Indochina culture. Here’s the lowdown.

The countries of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are collectively known as Indochina. These countries made up the former grouping of French colonies, with French architecture and European food still trendy in all three countries today. Together with influences from India and China too – hence the name ‘Indochina’ – Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos have a feeling and sense of place like nowhere in the world.

Indochina culture is apparent in many aspects of life in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.