Monday 20 September 2010

Vientiane Lao

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Travel To Laos

If you are planning a trip to South East Asia, don’t give Laos a miss. The people in Laos are extremely friendly and welcoming. There are many agents who organise tours to Laos from any part of the world. The official language is Lao and the currency of Laos is the Kip.




Let’s find out more about the cities and places to visit in Laos Our first stop is the ancient capital of Laos, Luan Prabang. This is a royal city and been declared a world heritage site as well. Luan Prabang is enveloped by mountains and the main tributary of the Mekong the Nam Khan. Once In Luan Prabang you must visit the royal palace museum, Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham and Wat Xieng Thong. You can also see the Kuang Si falls and Pak Ou Caves. The next stop is the mystical Plain of Jars which is one Asia’s unexplained attractions. You will see a ground full of jars and pots carved out of stone varying in sizes and shapes. The Plain of Jars site is split into five sub sites. The first site is about 15 km from town and you can see about 250 jars here, The victory cup of King Khun Jeuam is also here. The other three sites are further away from the main city. Around the Plain of Jars is the rebuilt town of Phonsavan which is a major tourist attraction.




We now make our way to the Si Phon Don Islands. The Mekong splits the southern end of the Laos to form many small islands. The Si Phan Don – The 400 islands are known for its stubborn backwaters like Muong Khong on the island of Don Khong. You can really sit back and relax here. You can enjoy boat and bikes rides and if you’re lucky spot some dolphins. If you visit the island in the wet season you must see the Khon Phaeng Falls, they are the largest falls in South East Asia. It’s now time for the capital city of Vientiane. It has been called Asia’s largest village and is extremely scenic. Outlined by the Mekong, Vientiane is charming and quaint and the core of the country. Tree kissed boulevards, fields of rice and vegetables, golden temples and colonial mansions are just some of things you will see in Vientiane. And there are attractive Vietnam holiday packages available.




If you are looking out for tours to Laos can assist you with anything you need. Wendy Wu Tours in Australia has been organising tours to India, China, Hong Kong and also facilitates Indo China travel. They plan everything from you right from ticketing to air tickets, stay in different cities and sightseeing www.wendywutours.com.au.


About the Author

Xavier Wrangle is an avid traveller and has travelled all round the world. His special interest lies in Asia, especially India and other countries of South East Asia.




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