LAOS CLIMATE
LAOS CLIMATE Whether you wish to travel to Vientiane, Laos (Latitude & Longitude: see map search field. Altitude: 172 m or 564 ft) on…
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LAOS FOODS
LAOS FOODS The Laos food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice, with the fingers. In the countryside, people will all eat family style, sitting…
Read storyWat Prabath
This important pilgrimage site along the road between Vientiane to Pakxan with it’s huge “foot print” of lord Buddha is a significant placee for…
Read storyTham Phachan Cave
The Tham Phachan cave is one of the most impressive caves in the area. This cave can be reached after driving 1.5 hours on…
Read storyFrench Garrison
The town of Muang Sing is an area with a rich history. Once closely associated with the Sipsongpanna Kingdom centered in present day Yunnan…
Read storyWat Xieng Muan
The Wat Xieng Muan temples are situated between the commercial strip of shops and restaurants at the center of Luang Prabang and the Mekong…
Read storyCaves in Vang Vieng
Tham Chang Cave This cave is Vang Vieng tourist resort, 2km from the town center. There are beautiful views of the village and rice…
Read storyLAOS GOVERNMENT
LAOS GOVERNMENT The supreme political and policy-making authority of the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos is the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (Phak Pasaxon Pativat…
Read storyTHE OVERVIEW OF LAOS HISTORY
THE BREIF HISTORY OF LAOS The rudimentary structures of a multiethnic state existed before the founding of the Kingdom of Lan Xang in the…
Read storyNam Thuen Conservation Area
The NNT NBCA represents Lao PDR’s largest (3,710 km2) and most diverse natural forest area. Three of the last five large mammals to be…
Read storyTham Phi Seua Cave
This cave is accessible by walking through rice paddy fields about 2.5km from Ban Phon Ton Village. The cave is approached through a lovely…
Read storyEthnic Groups in Luang Namtha
Hmong The Hmong people are known for their knowledge of the forest, herbal medicines, and expertise at raising animals, particularly horses, pigs and chickens.…
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