Luang Prabang Province

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Travel to Cambodia and Laos   by Ahsan

Head to the charming, tranquil, and laid-back Laos, which is favorite Asian destination for many people. Adapt yourself to the pace of life by cruising slowly down the Mekong, exploring river caves and admiring temples in the dreamy, monastic Luang Prabang.
Away to the south is Cambodia, a country where everyone you meet will have a story to tell. From Phnom Penh's wide boulevards, head north to Siem Reap to discover the magnificent Khmer ruins of Angkor, which just missed out on being added to the new list of the Seven Wonders of the World a few years ago.
Luang prabang, Laos:
Luang Prabang is rich in cultural heritage, known as the seat of Lao culture, with monasteries, monuments traditional costumes and surrounded by many types of nature's beauty. Luang Prabang province has a total population of 365000. The city itself is a rather sleepy town of 16,000 habitants with a handful of interesting temples and old French houses. Luang Prabang is now listed as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO.
Vientiane, Laos:
Compared to the hectic, bustling capitals in other Southeast Asia countries, Vientiane's deliciously relaxing atmosphere makes it feel like the small town it is. After you've done the round of temples, the best thing to do here has always been to wander down to the riverside, relax with a cold Beerlao - the Lao national beer - and watch the sun set over the Mekong.
Plain of Jars, Laos:
The Plain of Jars is one of the most enigmatic sights in the world. Here, in this forgotten corner of Asia, is a highland plains about 1000 meters above sea level, where you find giant-size stone jars, created and left behind by a civilisation that has now disappeared.
Angkor temples, Siem reap, Cambodia:
The temples of Angkor in Siem Reap are one of the most awe-inspiring religious complexes in the world. Between the 9th and 13th centuries, more than one thousand temples incorporating both Buddhist and Hindu influences were constructed. As a matter of fact, the Angkor Wat Temples area is much bigger than the Angkor Temple alone, being one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Siem Reap province -- an expansive piece of flat land, covered in rice fields and brush -- is also home to an array of other ruins, such as Beng Mealea and Bantaey Srei.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia:
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. The town is spread out on the banks of two rivers. The main sights in town include Wat Phnom (great views over the city), the Silver Pagoda in the Royal Palace complex, (emerald Buddha and a Buddha made of solid gold), the National Museum, the Phnom Temple, the Orchid Garden, the central market and a 15th-century pagoda. You can also take a boat ride on the Mekong River to see the floating villages and a crocodile farm.
With Indochina Lands agency, travel to Cambodia and Laos, discover new cultures, rich History with great stories.

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