Laos Reference and Travel Guide

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One of the least visited South-East Asian countries,

wedged between Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, China and Burma, Laos is now becoming increasingly popular with the independent, adventurous traveller. Buddhist temples, the Mekong river and areas of outstanding natural beauty make this former French colony a fascinating destination. Laos is …

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Overview of Xieng Khouang

Xieng Khouang, whose top attraction is the mysterious Plain of Jars, is relatively well developed for tourism compared to other provinces in the north -- relatively being the operative word here. Its capital city, Phonsavan, still has an eerie edge of the Earth feeling even though it's slowly …

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Overview of Laos

When you leave, don't worry that you find it difficult to summarize your experiences in The Jewel of Southeast Asia; many travelers come away from Laos with only a vague sense that they'd like to return and do so quickly before that special something is gone. Fear not, though, for change comes slowly …

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Laos

In the mid-14th century the Khmer king at Angkor, Jayavarman Paramesvara, married his daughter to a Lao prince, Fa Ngum, and helped him found the independent kingdom of Lan Xang -- Million Elephants -- with its capital at Muong Swa; present-day Louangphrabang.

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