Laos Attractions
What to See in Laos
Buddhism is the dominate religion throughout the country,
which results in a plethora of temples and stupas in every
city and town, with the most popular being in Luang
Prabang. As a UNESCO World Heritage City, Luang Prabang
beckons travelers to visit its many temples and experience
its rich past and present. Begin your day early enough to
observe the alms-giving ceremony at dawn. No trip to Luang
Prabang is complete without a trip up Phousi Mountain to
see the sunset, after which, one should certainly experience
the night market.
Most of the attractions in Laos, such as found in Savannakhet,
Bokeo, Champasak,
and beyond are rooted in either religion or nature. Wherever
one's journey in Laos takes them, no matter the duration,
photographers will be in heaven as there are enchanting
scenes waiting to be captured at every turn.
For many, Laos is the highlight of Southeast Asia as it
has been well preserved from the mass tourist trail that
has inflicted her neighbours Thailand and Vietnam. This
relatively undeveloped nation is located between rugged
mountains and the fertile low lands of the Mekong, and is
touched by both European and Asian cultures. The city's
man-made structures are as distinctive as the areas of natural
splendor. Modernity has yet to infiltrate this sleepy capital,
where temples and religious affiliations blend with the
rural foundations of the city.
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For reasons that will soon become apparent, Luang Prabang
is often described as the 'Jewel in Laos' Crown'. Even though
the town is well and truly on the tourist trail, it has
nonetheless managed to preserve its natural splendor and
inherent charm, exuding a missed -out-on-modernization vibe.
The majority of the city's sights can be reached on foot,
so getting a map and making your way to the many temples
(33 to be exact) is a good way to soak up the surroundings
and observe the way of the Lao, and the monk community that
lives in the town.
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All tourist attractions around Huay Xai can be done on
foot within a day. Observe the view from the top of the
Chinese-styled temple Jom Khao Manilat, an important sacred
place for the locals. There is also the stunning French-built
wall, Fort Carnot. Both sitesare located near the ferry
crossing pier.
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Xieng Khouhang consists of six districts: Muang Khoune,
Muang Phonsavanh, Muang Nong Hai, Muang Kham, Muang Mork,
and Muang Phou Koud. Situated in the southernmost provinces
of Laos, the area was part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, where
troops, supplies and artillery were smuggled out of northern
Vietnam and through the mountains on the eastern edge of
the country, and into southern Vietnam.While the vast majority
of people reading this will be aware of the Vietnam War
fought between 1963 to 1974, fewer know that a large part
of the war was fought in Laos, giving the country the dubious
title of being 'the most bombed country in the world'.
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Savannakhet is easy to explore on foot but tuk-tuks are
also available around the city, taking you quickly to attractive
sites. Savannakhet's Vietnamese temples and Catholic churches
located around the city are worth visiting. Some more fascinating
sites to check out include: The That Ing Hang Stupa, the
ruins of Khmer at Heuan Hinh (Stone House), Wat Xayaphoum,
and the Dinosaur Museum. All are highly recommended and
not-to-be-missed sites. Visitors are recommended to drop
by the Savannakhet Tourist Office.
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One of the most visited provinces of Laos; Chamapsak has a population of around
50,000 and is formed by Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, Paksong,
Champasak and Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands). Bordering
Thailand and Cambodia, Pakse sits at the confluence of the
Mekong and is the province's capital, as a result of the
Lao-Japanese Bridge crossing the Mekong the town has quickly
grown as an area of trading importance and popular tourist
destination.
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