Vientiane: Laos
Most of Vientiane’s sights are spread around the town. Bicycle is the best way to get around. Rental costs about 4000+kip/day. In 1827 Vientiane had been conquered and sacked by a Siamese army. For decades the town lay in ruins, until the French, at the beginning of their colonial reign rebuilt it. However, Vientiane today does not feature French-influenced architecture to the same extent as Phnom Penh and Saigon. Instead there is a strong Thai influence.
Attractions in Vientiane
Wat Pha Kaew, Golden Pha Bang, Atom Struck Tile, Wat Sisaket, Presidential Palace, Anousavari Monument, That Luang, Wat Ong Teu, Wat Sokpaluang, Lao National Museum, Cultural Hall.
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Laos
If you're looking for a hassle-free tourist destination, experience Laos in all its majestic beauty. Natural in almost every aspect, Laos is one of Southeast Asia's least developed nations offering the adventurous tourist a land of many surprises.
Laos, also known as the Land of a Million Elephants, is a culturally rich, land-locked country with a population of about 4 million. The Laotians are predominantly Buddhist and are very friendly and hospitable people. The official language is Lao. French and English are also widely spoken. The capital city, Vientiane, skirts the Mekong River, which forms the border between Laos and
Bolikhamxai: Laos
Bolikhamxai (or Borikhane) is a province of Laos, located in the middle of the country.
The province was formed in 1983 from parts of the Vientiane province and Khammouan. In Khamkuet district there is a karst limestone scenery, which is largest in south east Asia.
Houa Phan: Laos
Laos, Houa Phan - Houa Phan province is situated in the northeast of Laos and was the base of the Lao People's Revolutionary Army activities. There are over 100 caves in the Vieng Xai district of Houa Phanh many of which were used as hideouts and bunkers during the Indochina war. Lao Aviation flies daily to the capital Xam Neua from Vientiane - for flight information, please click here for Lao Aviation's flight schedule.
The most famous caves in the area are:
Tham Than Souphanouvong: formerly known as Tham Phapount. In 1964, Prince Souphanouvong set up his residence
Sayaboury: Laos
Sayabouri province is quite close to Vientiane, but being quite mountainous is quite remote. The province shares its borders with six Thai provinces.
The capital of the province, Sayabouri is on the banks of the Nam Hung, a tributary of the Mekong.
The province houses the Nam Phoun National Biodiversity Conservation Area which is 1150 sq km of forested hills that contain Asiatic black bear, dhole, elephant, guar, gibbon, Malayan sun bear and Sumatran rhino.
The southern part of the province has many scenic waterfalls, but getting around this part of the province is very difficult.
Luang Namtha: Laos
Luang Namtha province is located in the northwest of Laos, bordered by Myanmar in the northwest, China to the north, Oudomsay province to the southeast, and Bokeo province to the southwest. The town itself is a planned town. The streets are too wide and each block is too big. The main street coming from Muang Xinh or Udomxai is running from N to S, 3km. many GHs or restaurants, a bank, post office, telephone office are on this road. The Mekong on the border and other rivers offer alternative mode of transport in which you can travel slow-motion
