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Lonely Planet: The worlds leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Laos is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get around via riverboat, meet the Akha Nuqui people while trekking around Phongsali, or satisfy your sweet tooth at a bakery in Vientiane; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Laos and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planets Laos Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including culture, history, religion, art, literature, film, music, dance, architecture, politics, flora, wildlife, cuisine, and wine
- Over 50 colour maps
- Useful features - including walking tours, Outdoor Adventures,Month by Month (annual festival calendar) and more
- Coverage of Vientiane, Phonsavan, Luang Prabang, Vieng Xai, Vang Vieng, Xieng Khuang, the Hua Phan provinces, the Muang Ngoi district, Phongsali, Bolikhamsai, Champasak, Sekong, Attapeu, Salavan, and more
The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Laos, our most comprehensive guide to Laos, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planets Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Nick Ray, Greg Bloom, and Richard Waters.
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the worlds leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planets mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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Welcome to
Laos
Laos, long a forgotten backwater, combines some of the best elements of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination.
In ancient times, Laos was poetically known as the land of a million elephants, but cynical Vietnam War correspondents renamed it the land of a million irrelevants . But four decades after the war, Laos is becoming an increasingly relevant destination for the intrepid traveller. Pockets of pristine environment, a kaleidoscope of diverse cultures and quite possibly the most chilled-out people on earth have earned Laos cult status. Imagine a country where your pulse relaxes, smiles are genuine and the locals are still curious about you.
Laos still retains much of the tradition that has disappeared in a frenzy of bulldozers and reality TV elsewhere in the region. Village life is refreshingly simple, and even in Vientiane its hard to believe this sort of languid riverfront life exists in a capital city. Magical Luang Prabang bears witness to hundreds of saffron-robed monks gliding through the streets in search of alms; its one of the regions iconic images. For many visitors, Luang Prabang is Laos, but more intrepid travellers will discover a country untainted by mass tourism.
Away from the cities, its easy to make a quick detour off the beaten track and end up in a fairytale landscape with jagged limestone cliffs, brooding jungle and the snaking Mekong River as a backdrop. Community-based trekking combines these spectacular natural attractions with the chance to experience the real Laos with a village homestay. The Lao people are wonderfully welcoming hosts and there is no better way to get to know their culture than by sharing their lives.
Laos deserves all the accolades it receives. Adrenalin junkies can lose themselves in underground river caves, white-water rapids or jungle ziplines. Wildlife nuts can trek through some of Southeast Asias most pristine forests, still home to rare creatures. Foodies can experiment with the kaleidoscope of flavours that is Lao cuisine. From thrillseeker to gourmand, every type of traveller finds what theyre looking for in Laos, one of the most authentic destinations in Asia.
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Why I Love Laos
By Nick Ray, Author
I first came to Laos as a backpacker in 1995, not long after it cautiously opened up to the world, and I quickly succumbed to its natural charms, not to mention ice-cold Beerlao on the banks of the Mekong. Fast forward nearly two decades and innumerable adventures, and Laos still delivers surprises. The Vieng Xai Caves had been a long time coming for this particular history buff and didnt disappoint. Further west, the new Elephant Conservation Center near Sainyabuli is a fantastic experience for a fantastic cause. And, like a vintage wine, Luang Prabang just keeps getting better. From a quiet backwater to todays incarnation, Laos is one of the most beguiling destinations in all of Asia.
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Laos Top 10
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Hemmed in by the Mekong and Khan rivers, this timeless city () of temples is a travel editors dream: rich in royal history, saffron-clad monks, stunning river views, world-class French cuisine and the best boutique accommodation in Southeast Asia. Hire a bike and explore the tropical peninsulas backstreets, take a cooking class, go on an elephant trek or just ease back with a restful massage at one of the many affordable spas. Prepare to adjust your timetable and stay a little longer than planned.
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Legends dont happen by accident. Laos hammock-flopping mecca () has been catering to weary travellers for years. While these tropical islands bounded by the waters of the Mekong are best-known as a happy haven for catatonic sun worshippers, more active souls are also spoilt for choice. Between tubing and cycling through paddy fields, grab a kayak or fish with the locals, then round off your day with a sunset boat trip to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphin.
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