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Laos
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ABOUT LAOS
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west. Laos traces its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants, which existed from the 14th to the 18th century. After a period as a French protectorate, it gained independence in 1949.
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Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Laos, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls, take a serene boat ride along the Mekong River, and visit the sacred Wat Xieng Thong temple. The town's night market is perfect for sampling local cuisine and purchasing handcrafted souvenirs, while the early morning alms-giving ceremony provides a glimpse into the spiritual life of the local community.
Explore the laid-back capital of Laos, Vientiane, known for its French colonial architecture and serene temples.
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling) is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. It may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan although the park is not a temple (Wat). The name Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu (Venerable Grandfather) Bunleua Sulilat.
The Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape in Laos. Scattered in the landscape of the Xieng Khouang plateau Xieng Khouang, Lao PDR are thousands of megalithic jars. These stone jars appear in clusters, ranging from a single or a few to several hundred jars at lower foothills surrounding the central plain and upland valleys. The Xieng Khouang Plateau is located at the northern end of the Annamese Cordillera, the principal mountain range of Indochina.
The Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi, is a waterfall about 29 kilometers (18 miles) south of Luang Prabang in Laos. These waterfalls are a favorite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 50m cascade. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream. The many cascades that result are typical of travertine waterfalls.
The Si Phan Don is a region of Champasak Province in southern Laos. The Mekong river flows through the province and, just above the Cambodian border, is broken by the Khone Falls, a large number of rapids which make this section impassable to river traffic. During French colonial times a narrow-gauge railway was completed in 1924 for transportation across the rapids. It was primarily used to transport gold from Laos to France.
Climb to the top of Mount Phousi for breathtaking panoramic views of Luang Prabang's stunning landscape and sacred temples.
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Climb to the top of Mount Phousi for breathtaking panoramic views of Luang Prabang's stunning landscape and sacred temples.
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Explore the laid-back capital of Laos, Vientiane, known for its French colonial architecture and serene temples.
