| Picture choosen by Ms.Kanistha Rattanapisit |  | |  | | | | Do you like this travel guide story? |   |   |
| out of Readers like this travel guide story | |
| |  | |  |
 |
|
 |
| |
 |
|
| |
Click here to share your travel experiences and pictures |
|
 |
|
 |
|
Laos: Ancient country in the World Posted by Ms.Kanistha Rattanapisit on 18 October 2007 Thai Nationality |
Laos is the county which is located in South East Asia. The country is famous for the aged ancient tourism as well as there are nature sides tourism. Laos is an opened up city welcoming people to have a trip simply. The country is locked by neighbored countries around; China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Mekong River is the river connected with Thailand which is one of attraction. Laos Language is the official for locals, and Thai is well understood as the similarity of the languages. French is as well used somehow. The capital city of Laos is Vientiane. The city displays several about the country in years ago such as the old French colonial houses, and the capital’s Victory Monument. There are loads of museum, and temples such as Wat Ho Prakeo, Wat Sisaket, Wat Xieng Khouang (Buddha Park, one of famous attractions). Northern Laos; Xiang Khouang province is actually in the northeast of the country which is full of mountains. Bo Noi and Bo Yai is a place bathing in two hot springs. Luang Prabang is the ancient royal city in a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. It was the capital city of the country in the past before. The city is situated between the Mekong River and Khan River. Wat Xiang Khouang is one of most impressive attraction as well as Palace Museum. At night, there is the Night Market which is the famous activity that tourists can shop those stuff mostly handed made from the locals. Luang Namtha is one famous city located in the northwest of the country. It’s pretty far up in the northwest actually. So that makes this place is full of mostly natural and it’s a mountainous region. Muang Xing is a tiny town on the river plains. Hiking is famous activity to do here. Excursion is Ban Phanom Village which is famed by weavings. Two caves named Tham Ting and Tham Phun is a point to visit displaying Buddha images of hundreds years ago. Southern Loas; Champassak province attracts a lot of natural side. Pakse is a capital city of the province. People here are ethnic minority groups. Wat Phu Temple is an appeal. This temple has a remarkable story to visit though. They have wonderful waterfalls for magnetism in this place. Savannakhet is positioned between Thailand and Vietnam. Mostly, the city previews architecture of French colonial together with a huge Catholic church. Khammouane is a place for ecotourism with Tha Kek is the capital, and well known by amazing caves for a visit. Transportations from overseas to the country can be by air, or even neighbor countries by bus. Bus runs around as well. Local Laos Tuk Tuk is provided which you can ask for a whole day trip. Those tourism areas are full of accommodations with surly suitable price with luxurious services. Nightlife displays differently. In hotels arrange pretty nice nightclubs. Vientiane has lots of Laos bands played. Rice is a common food. Laos’s alcohol is tented to be chosen by foreigners though.
|