Southeast Asia is a vast region of Asia, lying east of the Indian Subcontinent and south of China. It includes the mainland area, made up of Indochina and the Malay peninsula, and a string of archipelagos to the south and east. The region is inhabited by many different peoples and unique wildlife, and offers the traveller a wide range of experiences. Whether you want to discover cultural heritage, meet local tribes, explore rainforests, relax on a beach, sample local cuisine or cruise along a busy waterway; Southeast Asia has something for you.