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Laos, also known as the Land of a Million Elephants is Southeast Asia's most untamed natural beauty, from ancient temples, mighty rivers, remote forests and only a handful of tourists. Laos is the least developed and most enigmatic of the three former French Indo-Chinese states. A mountainous and landlocked country, Laos shares borders with Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar and China to the north. Laos is a country as yet untouched by the modern demands, stress and pace of life. Its beauty lies in the Lao people, traditions and heritage and its pristine landscape. The lack of foreign influence offers travelers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional South-East Asian life.

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Laos is the undiscovered jewel at the heart of Indochina. Only now emerging after years of isolation, it is a country of stunning natural beauty, friendly people and a way of life whose charms and relaxed pace are impossible to resist.

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Laos' top destinations

VIENTIANE
Laos' capital city and seat of government sits on a bend in the Mekong River amid fertile alluvial plains. Despite its chequered past, Vientiane is a laid-back city with a number of interesting temples and lively markets.

LUANG PRABANG
Ancient capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom Luang Prabang is the jewel of Laos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient royal city is surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary, the Nam Khan.

VANG VIENG- VIENTIANE PROVINCE
Nestled beside the Nam Song River amid stunningly beautiful limestone karst terrain, Vang Vieng provokes a mix of responses. It is becoming a legend amongst travellers looking for a place to unwind relax, walk and trek, kayak, go tubing and rafting and even climbing.

KHAMMOUANE
A province situated in central Laos. It borders Savannakhet and Bolokhamxay provinces.
If you want to spend your vacation enjoying the green scene with all the rice, bananas, cabbage, and sugar cane in abundance, then Muang Khammouan, Laos is absolutely your place to go. It is fresh and serene and the people are warm and friendly. However, since they do not speak English, you would have to do a lot of pointing and nodding during conversations.

SAVANNAKHET
Savannakhet, Laos is the place to go when you want to see some of the best colonial architectures in the world. This quiet town is the second biggest in Laos and is near the Thailand and Vietnam borders where tourists hardly go

CHAMPASAK
A small town situated in southern Laos, almost 40 km to the south of Pakse. This town includes many guesthouses that caters to the tourists and are of cheap budget price where one can see a relaxing place along the beautiful river bank.

BOKEO
Is the smallest province in Laos and home to many interesting minority groups. Lying at the heart of the Golden Triangle where Laos meets Thailand and Myanmar, this province is known as the 'Land of Sapphires' because the area is well known for its precious gemstone, especially sapphires.

LUANG NAMTHA
Luang Namtha is the northeastern most province of Laos, remote and an up-coming eco-tourism destination. It shares a common border with China (north) and Thailand (west). It's still very much a back packers' paradise.

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TREKKING
Explore the mountains and forests of Laos and visit remote ethnic villages, journey to hidden waterfalls and caves, spot birds and other wildlife and investigate ruins of ancient civilizations.

RAFTING
Laos is criss-crossed with rivers and although not as developed as other Southeast Asian nations, there are opportunities to go white water rafting. The north of the country has the best action.

RIVER TUBING
One of the most popular pastimes in Vang Vieng is to hire an enormous tyre inner tube, be driven a couple of km upstream, and hop into the water. The river flows at a slow steady pace, and the idea is to relax and absorb the scenery as you float home.

KAYAKING
There is no better way to explore this superb area than by kayak and it will all be revealed to you on your amazing adventure tour into the heart of Laos.

CAVING
Seeing the caves is truly one of the greatest natural wonders of Laos, if not the whole of Asia,. Entering the mouth of the cave is like entering a secret world. Narrow passageways lead to rooms with ceilings soaring 300 feet above, and centuries old stalactites point down like dragons teeth. Simply amazing!

ROCK CLIMBING
Climbing is a fairly new activity in Laos. So far, the only officially opened areas for climbing are in Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. With the spectacular limestone landscape, climbers can access the crags free of charge.

CYCLING
And Laos is a very good country to bike. Backpackers know already for many years how nice and relaxed Laos is. Although cycling in Laos is nowadays easy to do, it wasn't all too easy in the recent past.

ELEPHANT TREKKING
Enjoy the new perspective and the amazing nature on this Elephant ride. A stunning landscape, quietness, and the lush nature are the ingredients for your relaxed stay on the back of the protected Elephant.

TREE ZIPPING
Feel like Tarzan, flying over the treetops on ziplines to meet the wildlife. The Gibbon Experience built thatched-roof treehouses in the rainforest canopy and take a detour into this wild world

MOTOR BIKING
Travelers with an adventurous spirit need look no further. For some excitement and a chance to see a little visited side of Laos with some of the best scenery in the country, motorbike The Loop. The Loop is a backpacker favorite circuit on smooth(and rough) roads, through the Khammuan and Bolikhamsai Provinces.

Regions of laos

NORTHERN LAOS
Hilltribe villages, mountain scenery and the remarkably fascinating former capital.

CENTRAL LAOS
South-east Asia's sleepiest capital city and rural countryside with stunning scenery, dramatic limestone karsts, enormous caves, beautiful rivers and forests. It's the least visited in the country.

SOUTHERN LAOS
The far south is studded with wonderful attractions: from pristine jungle scenery to the cooler Boloven Plateau and the rambling ruins of Wat Phou, once an important regional powerbase.

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TOP �RATED SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS - Hundreds of huge stone urns cover The Plain of Jars in communist Laos. They remain the most mysterious of Asia's ancient sights. The Plain Of Jars is probably South East Asia's most enigmatic tourist attraction. Situated in the remote north east of Laos.

Ecotourism in laos

Eager to position Laos as a premier ecotourism destination, Laos perhaps the richest, most extensive network of ecosystems on the Indochina Peninsula. An estimated half of its woodlands consist of primary forest, in particular the tropical rain forest. Laos has a low population density; unspoiled, diverse ethnic lifestyles and traditions.