Others

✔️Private airport transfers in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos ✔️Transportation with new A/C vehicles throughout the trip ✔️Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guides throughout the trip ✔️Guided private tour with experienced English speaking guides in Cambodia and Laos ✔️Meals as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner ✔️Boat trips a mentioned ✔️All entrance and sightseeing fees as the itinerary ✔️Kayaking or sampan boat in Halong Bay ✔️Insurance on-board. ✔️Cooking class onboard ✔️Tax and service charges. ✔️Mineral water bottles & wet tissues

Guide

✔️ Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guides throughout the trip

Transport

✔️Private airport transfers in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos ✔️Transportation with new A/C vehicles throughout the trip

Meals

✔️ Meals as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Kosher food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.

Hygieneprotocol

Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos prepare welcome for vaccinated foreign tourists to select destinations

Flights

✔️International flights from Hanoi to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh to Vientiane and internal flights from Ho Chi Minh(HCMC) to Danang, Danang to Hanoi with Vietnam airlines, Laos Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air(the first priority), Vietjet, Bamboo Airway or Jetstar) with baggage allowance is from 20Kg-23Kg checkin and 7Kg hand carry per person.

Insurance

✔️ Insurance onboard( Local travel insurance) We highly recommend purchasing the international travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling.

Accommodation

Place Accommodation Room Type Hanoi HM hotel/Le Foyer/La Sante/TK123 Hanoi Hotel Deluxe room Halong Cozy Bay Cruise Deluxe room Hoian Kim An Hotel & Spa/Pearl River Hoi An Hotel Superior room Ho Chi Minh Elios/Luxe hotel/Avanti Boutique/ Prague Hotel Senior Superior/deluxe room Siem Reap The Sanctuary Residence/La Niche D’ Angkor Deluxe room Phnom Penh Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel Deluxe room Luang Prabang Chitchareune Mouangluang Hotel. Standard room Vientiane Chanthapanya Hotel Superior room

Not included:

Others

✔️Beverages, International Insurance ✔️Early check-in or late check-out if requested(they are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge) ✔️Entry visa into Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos ✔️Domestic flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang of 115USD per economy class ticket (subject to change) ✔️Tipping(not compulsory) ✔️Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusions

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Day 1 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Xin Chao!

Arrival Ho Chi Minh city. Our driver will pick you up from the airport to the hotel for check-in. Then you will have free time to explore HCMC by yourself.

Overnight at the hotel in HCMC
Day 2 Day 2: Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Tour (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Today you will join a trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

7:30 - 8:30: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.

17:30: Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 3 Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Deluxe Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Deluxe Tour (B)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7:45-8:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start driving to Cu Chi which located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun

13:30: Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 4 Day 4: Ho Chi Minh - Fly To Danang - Hoian Arrival (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh - Fly To Danang - Hoian Arrival (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you are free till get pick up to the airport. Today you will have a flight to Danang, Hoian arrival. Hoian is one of the loveliest towns in Vietnam, a small port that has traditionally been home to a thriving merchant community of foreign traders, influenced over the years by Europe, China, Vietnam and Japan. There are lively markets and quaint narrow streets lined with old buildings that have been converted into tailors, cafes and boutiques.

Optional Activities:

https://swallowtravel.com/tours/hoi-an-day-tours-c464

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian
Day 5 Day 5: My Son Holy Land Or Tra Que Cooking Class Private Tour (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: My Son Holy Land Or Tra Que Cooking Class Private Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

You can pick one option as below:

Option 1: My Son Holly Land and Thu Bon Boat Trip (Light Lunch)

8:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up at your hotel

8:30: Leaving Hoi An crossing the Cua Dai bridge with its spectacular views of the Hoi An river system, mountains and Cham islands, we arrive at the fishing village alive with activity as the market traders sell their evenings catch, providing some great photo opportunities.

9:45: Arriving at My Son, this "Valley of Kings" as described by French historians was once the capital of the Chăm Pa Kingdom from the 4th to 15th century.

Following a traditional dance performance, your walking tour to the Cham ruins begins with a short ascent along a jungle bordered track. While you explore the area your guide will explain the history of the religious site which served as a burial place for the Cham monarchs centuries ago.

Around 12:00: Commence the drive back to Hoi An to start our boat trip on Thu Bon river. Departing from Nguyen Hoang dock, your boat journey of approximately two hours will take you past Duy Hai fishing village, Tra Nhieu - weaving village, Kim Bong carpentry village. You will have a soft lunch (Quang-style noodle with pork and shrimp) served on boat.

14:00 - 14:30: The boat trip will finish at the dock in the old town and back to your hotel.

Option 2: Tra Que Cooking Class and foot massage ( Lunch)

8:00 Local guide pick up at the hotel, then you will go bicycle to Hoi An’s colourful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients you will use in the cooking lesson later.

9:00 Ride pass small roads, rice padddy fields, take pictures of water buffalos, cow or farmers on daily working at their fields and fish – ponds. Explore many beautiful views of VietNam country side meet many warm hearted local people. They will pass through the bendy small narrow roads in the village to one of the typical local houses

10:00 Take a rest with special welcome drink. You will be taken around the herbs garden where local farmers work on their field using organic methods from 300 years ago. Then you will enjoy foot massage with local herbs ( lemongrass, basil thai….)

10:30 Learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.( Made some flowers and animals by vegetables for decoration). After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

12:30 - 13:00 Return to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.
Day 6 Day 6: Hoian Free Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hoian Free Day (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel. Today you have a free day to relax, go shopping or take a free bicycle to look around Hoian ancient town and the surrounding countryside. Many people like to just wander around and soak up the ambience of the town, perhaps visiting a couple of the old traditional Chinese mansions. Others shop till they drop, spend time at the tailors or head out to the beach outside town, which has glorious white sand. Please contact us if you want to join any day tours.

Optional Activities:

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Ba Na Hill – Golden Bridge Day Tour

Hue City Full Day Tour from Hoian
Day 7 Day 7: Hoian - Danang - Fly To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hoian - Danang - Fly To Hanoi (B)

You will have a breakfast at the hotel then free and easy till our driver come to pick you up from the hotel to the airport. You will have flight to Hanoi today.

Get pickup from airport to hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City. Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Our Hanoi private city tour, Lovers Foodie Private Tour or My Village Show Hanoi can be good options for you. Please contact us if you want to join these tours with us.

Optional Activities ( Not Included)

Hanoi Foodie Tour (Special local food tour and Old Quarter Sightseeing | only 26USD)

My Village Show (Vietnamese Bamboo Circus with live traditional music| from 29USD)

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 8 Day 8: Hanoi Free Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hanoi Free Day (B)

You have breakfast at the hotel then have the whole day free in Hanoi to relax, go shopping and explore this city by yourself. Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Optional Activities (not included)

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https://swallowtravel.com/tours/hanoi-day-tours-c466

Hanoi City Tour

Trang An Grottoes – Bai Dinh Pagoda- Mua cave- Hoalu-Tam Coc

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 9 Day 9: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Halong Bay Cruise (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Halong Bay Cruise (B,L,D)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7.45-8.30: Pick-up at the hotel then travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours) with a short break on the way. The bay is dotted with sandy coves, grottoes and 1,600 limestone islands, which have been formed over millennia by wind and water erosion.

12.00 – 12.30: Embark onboard followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.

13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Halong boat will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains, visit Titov Island and swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay. After kayaking, you will be back to the main boat and join sunset party.

The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

Joining our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

Join squid fishing on boat with our crews, playing card, karaoke or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. To end the day, spend a peaceful night aboard the boat beneath the night sky.

Overnight on Halong cruise
Day 10 Day 10: Halong - Hanoi (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Halong - Hanoi (B,L)

06:15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.

07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Note: Cruise itinerary is based on Halong boat. It can be different based on different boats and weather condition. If you want to go with Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay, please contact us when booking tour.
Day 11 Day 11: Hanoi - Fly To Siem Reap (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hanoi - Fly To Siem Reap (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy until our driver comes and transfers you to the airport. You will catch the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, get picked up and transferred to hotel. Free at your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 12 Day 12: Angkor Discovery Full Day Private (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Angkor Discovery Full Day Private (B,L)

Have breakfast at the hotel

08:00 You will get picked up from the hotel by our professional English speaking tour guide and driver, then we head out to get Angkor pass for entering Angkor Archeological Park. Start full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 13 Day 13: Tonle Sap Lake Half Day Private (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Tonle Sap Lake Half Day Private (B,L)

Have breakfast at the hotel.

09:00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel then drive to Chhong Khneas village, the floating village located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body and, one of the largest in Asia. The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village, friendly children in small boats and fishermen. Back to city and continue your visit to "Les Artisans D`Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", this center works with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair and sustainable development in order to provide benefits to rural communities.

Have lunch at local restaurant before drop off at hotel.

You will have free time to explore Siem Reap by yourself in the afternoon.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 14 Day 14: Siem Reap To Phnom Penh By Mekong Express Bus (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Siem Reap To Phnom Penh By Mekong Express Bus (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel then our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Mekong Bus station for leaving to Phnom Penh (314 km – 6 hrs drives).

Upon arrival, get picked up by our driver then we will transfer you to the hotel for check in. You will have free time to explore Phnom Penh city by yourself.

Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 15 Day 15: Phnom Penh City Private Tour (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Phnom Penh City Private Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at the hotel.

08:30: Our guide will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and begin your day trip. We will take you to the Victory Monument, the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia’s bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek, commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle.

Afternoon, Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. End your afternoon with the visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset. Continue to the Central Market (Psar Thmei), a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. The four wings of this gigantic yellow dome are teeming with stalls that sell goods ranging from gold and silver, antique coins, money exchange, books, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes, souvenirs, seafood and countless other products. If time permitted, walk along 4 face rivers to take fresh air or take optional sunset cruise to view wonder sunset seeing Phnom Penh at evening.

Return to hotel and Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 16 Day 16: Phnom Penh - Fly To Vientiane (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Phnom Penh - Fly To Vientiane (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Free until time to pick up by our driver and you’ll transfer to airport for flight to Vientiane, Laos. Upon arrival, get pickup from the airport to the hotel.

An orientation walk of Lao Capital is a pleasant way to spend the day, strolling around some of the city’s most historical sites and seeing some of the French colonial architecture. We will observe sunset by the Mekong riverside and experience the lifestyle of the local people.

Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
Day 17 Day 17: Vientiane – City Tour – Fly Luang Prabang (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Vientiane – City Tour – Fly Luang Prabang (B)

After breakfast we will visit the central market known as the ‘Morning Market’ which is a great place for browsing antiques, handmade textiles and gifts. From there, we will visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we will stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

We then board our short flight to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City Luang Prabang On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 18 Day 18: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave (B)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.

We enjoy a short-guided tour to see the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham. Continue to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture.

We board a cruise boat on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. Come back Luang Prabang.

After a short rest, we will climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable view of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful and panoramic sunset over the ancient and once royal city and the Mekong River. We then will stroll around the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of textiles made by the local and the hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 19 Day 19: Luang Prabang – Khoang Si Waterfall (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Luang Prabang – Khoang Si Waterfall (B)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.

From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to the city by late afternoon to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 20 Day 20: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then you will have free time to explore Luang Prabang till our driver picks you up to the airport. Trip ends.

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Itinerary of your trip 20 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Day 2: Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Tour (B,L)

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Deluxe Tour (B)

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh - Fly To Danang - Hoian Arrival (B)

Day 5: My Son Holy Land Or Tra Que Cooking Class Private Tour (B,L)

Day 6: Hoian Free Day (B)

Day 7: Hoian - Danang - Fly To Hanoi (B)

Day 8: Hanoi Free Day (B)

Day 9: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Halong Bay Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 10: Halong - Hanoi (B,L)

Day 11: Hanoi - Fly To Siem Reap (B)

Day 12: Angkor Discovery Full Day Private (B,L)

Day 13: Tonle Sap Lake Half Day Private (B,L)

Day 14: Siem Reap To Phnom Penh By Mekong Express Bus (B)

Day 15: Phnom Penh City Private Tour (B,L)

Day 16: Phnom Penh - Fly To Vientiane (B)

Day 17: Vientiane – City Tour – Fly Luang Prabang (B)

Day 18: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave (B)

Day 19: Luang Prabang – Khoang Si Waterfall (B)

Day 20: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

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