THE LANE XANG KINGDOM
THE LANE XANG KINGDOM During the late 14th century Muang Xiang Dong Xiang Thong (modern Luang Prabang) emerged from Khmer suzerainty to become the…
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Tad Fane Waterfall
The breathtaking views of this double waterfall located on the edge of the Dong Houa Sao National Protected Area on the Bolaven Plateau can…
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This is a large twin waterfall cascading off the sandstone massif of Phou Phaman Mountain. It flows all year round and is surrounded by…
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The Nam Ou River reflects nationalism in Laos. Historically what is presently know as LuangPrabang, originates from a group of minorities who immigrated from…
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This village is famous for its traditional pottery-making, where you can watch pots being hand-thrown and fired in old ovens. The village\’s lamps and…
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This famous site is just across the street from the Presidential Palace which is Vientiane\’s oldest surviving monastery, Wat Sisaket. The temple was built…
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LAOS RELIGIONS Laos has an area of 85,000 square miles (220,000 km2) and a population of 6.4 million. Almost all ethnic or “lowland” Lao…
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THE THREE KINGDOMS Following the division of Lane Xang into the three rival kingdoms of Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Champassak, Siamese influence in the…
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The village of Ban Khone is located on Don Khon island (not to be confused with Don Khong the big island also called Khong…
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This waterfall has a total of eighteen tiers and flows all year round. The first, or lowest, tier is accessible by walking 1km from…
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At the base of the long peninsula on which the old town of Luang Prabang is sited is a small hill, just 100 meters…
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Night Market Open between 5pm-10pm, the atmospheric night market is set up on the main road between the post office and the museum, selling…
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