Laos, “a million of Elephant” country, retains a slow, rather old-fashioned charm, simple and friendly people with many colorful festivals such as Laos New Year, Elephant festival or Wat Phu Festival. Furthermore, you shouldn’t miss the most popular places - Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane when visiting Laos. - Bạn đang xem trang 3
Official name: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Capital: Vientiane
Official language: Lao
Currency: kip (LAK)
Area: 236,800 sq km
Population: 6,803,899 (estimated in 2015)
Population density: 26,7 per sq km
Boun Pi Mai is one of the most important annual festivals to celebrate Lao New Year in the lasting several days in mid-April. It is a time when the entire country stops working and begins to party, and so do you if you visit Laos during Boun Pi Mai.
Your trip to Laos will not complete without seeing some of these spectacular streams of waterfalls over steep cliffs.
Laos is surprisingly a quite expensive country to travel to in Southeast Asia. Follow these tips to travel to Laos on a budget.
With great watering holes, art, sports and temples galore, Laos’ capital is both livable and laidback. Rent a bicycle, motorbike or take a tuk-tuk to explore Vientiane’s top neighborhoods.
Thakhek is a town in central Laos. Coming to Thakhek, tourists will definitely be in awe of the natural beauty hidden in this small town.
Vang Vieng is a jungle town in Laos. Through the years, this town has been thriving as a new hotspot for the backpackers and adventure lovers as this place holds some of the most exciting activities in the region.
A popular destination among travellers, Laos' less-known and less-visited countryside is ideal for outdoor activities, adventure and sports.
Being the neighbor of Thailand, Laos has some dishes that somehow remind you of Thai foods. Nevertheless, Laos’ cuisine still has its own distinct taste that will make you fall in love right from the first bite.
Luang Prabang, a city in north central of Laos, is growing in popularity as a new tourist attraction and these are the reasons why.
If you are lucky enough to visit Luang Prabang, you will understand why it is arguably one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destinations.