Vientiane
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The Hidden Gem of Southeast Asia
With its dense forests, limestone caves, and endless waterways, Laos is a dream destination for intrepid travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-track corner of Asia. When you're here, Laos will offer every type of travel experience, with kayaking, cycling, rock climbing, ziplining between tree houses, or exploring temple ruins. You can choose your adventure in the "land of a million elephants".
Many people head to Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands) to kick back and relax, but this stretch of the Mekong has too much to see to spend all your time motionless in a hammock. One of the amazing experiences you should try once, climbing limestone karsts and heading down to central Laos, Tha Khaek, or taking a zipline through a primal forest with high speed through lush forest and valleys on ziplines up to 500m long will fulfill all your adventure fantasies.
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Top Attractions
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong is one of Luang Prabang's biggest temples. Its construction contains features of 16th-century Lao architecture, including exquisite mosaic patterns, wall sculptures, rare Buddhist deities, and a 12-meter-tall funeral carriage.
Wat Xieng Thong historically supervised the crowning of Lao kings. Now, it's known as a key meeting point for big yearly Luang Prabang festivals. The temple has been restored to its former state, with roof repairs and gold leaf gilding and lacquering applied to the walls and entryway.
- What to do:
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- Take a slow boat on Mekong river
- Get outdoors in Nong Niew
- What to do:
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- Take a slow boat on Mekong river
- Get outdoors in Nong Niew
Wat Phu Champasak
Bucolic Wat Phu places in beautiful decay, and while it lacks the stunning vastness of Angkor in Cambodia, these modest Khmer ruins elicit a deeper spiritual response due to its fewer tourists and more dramatic natural surroundings. While some structures are over 1000 years old, the majority are from the 11th to 13th centuries.
Visit early in the morning for cooler temperatures (it gets quite hot throughout the day, and there is no shade on the lower floors) and to catch the ruins in the finest light.
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- Visit the Elephant Conversation Center
- Trek through Phou Hin Poun
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- Visit the Elephant Conversation Center
- Trek through Phou Hin Poun
Phu Si
The 100m-tall Phu Si (prepare your legs for a difficult 329-step hike) dominates the ancient city center and is a favorite among sunset addicts. It is capped by a 24m golden stupa called Chomsi. When viewed from a distance, the building appears to float in the hazy air like a chandelier, especially when floodlit at night.
As you ascend Phu Si from the north, make a stop at Wat Pa Huak. The golden, carved entrance doors are generally locked, but for a gratuity, an attendant will open them. The original 19th-century paintings inside depict historic scenes along the Mekong Boat, such as visits by Chinese officials and warriors arriving by a river, as well as horse caravans.
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- Visit the Buddha Caves
- Try the Gibbon Experience
- What to do:
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- Visit the Buddha Caves
- Try the Gibbon Experience
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Laos Travel Tips
Flight To Laos
The majority of visitors visiting Laos arrive in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi International Airport). Flights between Bangkok and Vientiane Wattay International Airport are operated by Thai International Airways (THAI) and Lao Airlines (VTE).
Accommodation
Accommodation in Laos is cheap. Hostel dorm rooms start at around 65,000 LAK per night, although they average closer to 80,000 LAK.
Transportation
To transit to other places, you should grab your own tuk-tuk car, a small vehicle type that makes your convenience.
Weather
The best time to visit is between October and April when the weather’s warm and dry throughout.
Travel Budgets
This budget of 300.000 - 600.000 LAK includes everything from living in a hostel room to eating street cuisine, having a few drinks, renting a bicycle to go about, and participating in most activities.
Eating
Food in Laos has many similarities to its neighbors, with rice and noodle dishes forming the backbone of most meals — especially sticky rice.
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