From its headwaters in the Tibetan Plateau, the river runs through Southwest China (where it is officially called the Lancang River), Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and southern Vietnam.

Rising in southeastern Qinghai province, China, it flows through the eastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan province, after which it forms part of the international border …

The mighty Mekong River played a key role in the Khmer Empire’s rise and fall. This fluvial artery is the world’s 12th longest river and the 7th largest in Asia.

The Mekong Delta (about 3 hours south of Saigon in Vietnam) is huge delta created by massive amounts of silt, some of it originating in the Himalayas, carried downstream by the Mekong River and …

Regional cooperation over the Mekong River goes back more than 60 years, making it one of the first transboundary rivers governed by an international river body and according to the principles of …

Mar 16, 2023 · In this article, we will explore the history, geography, culture, and importance of the Mekong River, and how it has shaped the lives of the people who call it home.

The mighty Mekong River flows for about 4,180 kilometers (2,600 miles) from its origins in the Tibetan highlands of western China to the South China Sea off the coast of southern Vietnam, passing …

May 6, 2025 · Beside its banks, traces of the past remain visible—from ancient trade routes and royal dynasties to colonial legacies and time-honored traditions. The Delta’s story is as multifaceted as the …

Learn about Mekong civilizations dating back more than 1,000 years. Read about early river settlements, battles for control of the waterway, and periods of prosperity.

Jun 11, 2024 · As one of the longest rivers in the world, the Mekong holds profound historical significance, shaping the narrative of Cambodia's civilization, culture, and livelihoods for millennia.