Laos
is a peaceful country, and it is home to immense beauty and cultural heritage.
This country has become one of the upcoming tour destinations in the world.
This place has been isolated from the entire world for decades as it is a
landlocked country with mountains on every side. However, this country has been
discovered slowly by the tourists and has found that there are many interesting
places to see and explore.
Important Things to See In Laos
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Luang
Prabang
It
is the former royal capital of this country and is one of the important tourist
destinations. This city has many monasteries, pagodas and temples that make
this place worth visit. This city comes under the heritage sites listed by
UNESCO. Here are many accommodation facilities including luxurious hotels and
resorts. This place is surrounded by dense forests and palm trees. The golden
stupas are usually seen among the forests that look like gold amidst greenery.
This is one of the preserved cities of Laos. The entire place has authentic
traditional markets, gentle and friendly local people, tasty food and many
more. This city has many temples and Buddhist sites, waterfalls and peaks.
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The
Plain Of Jars
This
place is considered as one of the distinctive sites to visit in this country.
This large area has numerous stone jars, but no one knows why they are present.
These mysterious jars are carved from granite and sandstone and of various
sizes ranging from too small to about some meters. This site is located in
Xieng Khouang plateau and date back to the Iron Age. Some archeologists
considered these jars as the places of food storage and some tell that they
were actually the burial sites. There are many cheap travel packages to Laos
that include many wonderful destinations in its itinerary.
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That
Luang
It
is the large stupa which is located in Vientiane. The image of this stupa is
engraved in the official seal of Laos and is considered as the most sacred site
in the whole country. It is known as golden temple and the centre of Laotian
Buddhism. This pilgrimage site dates back to 3rd century AD and was first built
as a Hindu temple but later converted into a Buddhist stupa.
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Tad
Fane Waterfall
This
is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in South East Asia. The entire area is
surrounded by fertile plains that produce the best of coffee and tea in this
country. This area also offers some of the exciting trekking and day trips to
explore the entire place.
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Vang
Vieng
Laos’s
tour cannot be completed without exploring this renowned place. It is
considered as a little piece of heaven on earth. It has large limestone cliffs,
mountains and rivers that make a dramatic look.
Laos
is a place of temples, scenic beauty and delicious cuisine. You can explore
this country through the cheap holidays from Laos
travel agencies.
