Though Laos is a country with many more mountains than land and absolutely no connection with the sea, Laos still has numerous top things to see.
- That Luang:
Gigantic That Luang
That Luang (Pha) is one of the Buddhism stupas in Vientiane built in 1566 on a relic of an Indian temple since 13th century. The outside of the temple is covered in gold. This temple had been destroyed during the invasion of Thais in the 19th century but was later restored the status quo. With typical architecture of Laos, the temple has become a national symbol of Laos when printed on banknotes and emblem. Pha That Luang includes a main tower of 45 meters in height, surrounded by gilded sub-towers. Indochina tours Laos
- Luangprabang:
Luangprabang City in Laos
Luang Prabang was the capital of Lan Xang dynasty in 14th century, a flourishing period of Laos. Luang Prabang is about 425 km far from Vientiane the north and 16 875 km2 wide. With the value of culture, history, architecture, in 1995, the former capital was recognized by UNESCO as world heritage and is ranked by Travel and Leisure magazine in US as one of the most attractive ten travel citis in Asia.
As an ancient city, Luang Prabang allure everyone with many ancient buildings, the palaces built in the 14th century, dozens of ancient temples with different features such as Xiang temple with walls recall ing Buddha’s legend by Moniac art; May pagoda with an unique style of 5-floor roof ownig wonderful decorative details; lovely and quiet streets with wooden houses along the street or the spiritual pictures of the clergy with bright orange shirts begging for food in the morning. Laos travel tours
Luang Prabang night market would comfort every tourists who love shopping with hundreds of dishes or crafts products manufactured under the skilful hands of Laos tribal people.
- Viengxay Cave:
Viengxay Cave in Laos
Viengxay cave was formerly called as Xang Lot,or “Elephants Reaches” in Laos means elephants go slip through the cave, which is a system of nearly 500 caves in Viengxay, situated on northern mountains of Kingdom of Laos. With capacity of storing about 23,000 people, print shops, schools and hospitals system in the time of war, this cave has always been making people admire. Today, it is being considered as “gold mine” of Laos tourism.
Beside exploring unique features in the lives of citizens living in ancient time, visitors can admire the majestic beauty of Viengxay mountains outstanding in the sky or contemplate serene houses’ roofs reflected on the river at the foot of the mountain.
- Patuxuay:
Patuxuay at night
Patuxay means victory gate, a.k.a Anousavary monument, Champs Elysée of East, a monument constructed in order to honor those who fought in the war against France in the centre of Vientiane. The monument was built in 1962-1968. But due to lack of funding, it has not been finalized until now. Despite simulating Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Patuxay still has distinctive identity of Laos with decorationg of figures Kinari – half woman and half bird, reliefs describing Rama epic and fascinating towers. In addition to admiring the beauty of Patuxay, along the spiral staircase, visitors can come to the 7th floor of the tower, seesighting famous landmarks such as the city hall of Vientiane, Pha That Luang, Morning market – the largest market of Vientiane.
Laos always bring the feeling of going back time for anyone coming there. While most of the countries in Southeast Asia is changing and trying to internationally integrating, visitors can still find a sense of peace, calm in Laos, even in Vientiane capital.
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