Laos has Ancient Cities and a Diverse Ethnic Lifestyle and Culture Tourists enjoy

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The UNESCO has put 2 of Laos's sites as the World Heritage Sites. They are The Ancient City of Luang Prabang and Vat Phou Temple Complex. This makes Laos a place worth visiting.

Laos has very diverse ethnic lifestyles and traditions which the people there have really maintained well. The marvelous biodiversity and cultural heritage makes Laos's tourism really unusual and distinctive.

Our travel guides can equip your with great travel tips and can give elaborate country insight to help you explore Laos in the most effective way.

Vientiane is the capital of Laos. That Luang stupa is the most remarkable and largest stupa in Laos.

LuangPrabang has The Royal Palace Museum and houses the royal throne and some remarkable royal artifacts.

Phongsaly is popular for handicraft skills mainly in weaving, embroidery and silver jewelry.

Huaphanh region is a mysterious and beautiful land famous for limestone mountains and caves.

In Laos there are over 800 species of birds and more than 100 large mammals. This includes: Tigers, Leopards, Gibbons, Peafowls, the Irrawaddy Dolphin, Hornbills, Ibis and Silver Pheasants.

In mid-November, the That Luang festival is held in which many religious rites and a fair is held.

Lao food is spicy but delicious. The most popular is the glutinous rice which is served either with meat, fish or chicken and vegetables.

Lao people are frank, friendly and extremely courteous and respectful. Visitors who adhere to this behavior will receive a warm welcome.

Don't forget to buy some handicrafts and souvenirs to take back home. You can buy varieties of handmade product of wood, gold, silver or precious stones to take back home. Do remember that it is forbidden to take any antiques or Buddha images which are older than 50 years out of the country. It is forbidden for a woman to touch a Buddhist monk.

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