I like nature, so for me the lovely place nearby Luang Prabang are parks with waterfalls, i.e., Kuang Si Falls, Tat Sae Waterfalls, etc.
I can highly recommend you to visit them! 🙂
Laos – The Best of Luang Prabang
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Laos – Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang and its vicinity is an area in Laos that you should really visit!
The ancient town of Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
it’s a tourist place, but also quite real, at least that was my impression a few years ago.
You can also enjoy Mekong River and nearby mountains.
Laos – Sad Issue About Golden Triangle
I’m showing you again a sad picture from Golden Triangle in Laos.
More alcohol bottles with snakes, scorpions etc. inside…
“You can try these alcohols and then decide which one you want to buy.”
People who are selling them, believe that this alcohols will improve your health or sex…
I was taking this photos not to show on my blog;
I didn’t have a travel blog that time;
but I was thinking to send them to e.g., WWF or Greenpeace;
making and selling alcohols with/from these animals should be forbidden.
I know that some people are excited about thinking it,
others are really against it;
you can decide on your own is it correct, ethical etc…
Laos – Not Only Drugs in Golden Triangle
The Asian Golden Triangle, i.e., area in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand is mostly known from drugs.
But there is rather a different reason why I don’t recommend people to visit it.
Look at this sad picture; in Laos Golden Triangle you can easily buy alcohol bottles with animals inside! There are e.g., snakes, scorpions or other also protected animals!
I’m showing you this picture to be aware of this;
because it’s a very negative thing!
I’ll continue the topic tomorrow.
Laos – Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is an area on borders between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand,mostly famous from opium production.
I already mentioned it on my blog while writing about Thailand
It’s a bit controversial place, and I’m still not sure is it a good idea to visit it.
Laos – Buddha Park
Buddha Park is located nearby Vientiane and can be easily visited as a 1 day trip from the capital.
You will find there different sculptures.
It’s not an old tourist attraction, but definitely an interesting place.
Laos – Nearby Vientiane
When you are in Vientiane, try to explore also some nearby attractions, e.g., a Buddha Park.
Laos – Smoke-free
“Smoke-free Ministry of Health” or “Smoke-free Temple” are some of unique signs I’ve seen in Vientiane. 🙂
Laos – Vientiane
Vientiane is a capital of Laso since 1563, but it may not really feel like a capital city.
Of course, you’ll find there tourist attractions, temples or the Patuxai Victory Gate from today’s picture.
Laos – Capital
Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos.
Laos – Next Thailand?
While visiting Laos, I somehow got an impression that in a few years, Laos will be like Thailand,
or even they want to be like Thailand, i.e., a very popular tourist destination.
Laos – Simply Beautiful
“Simply Beautiful” is an official tourism slogan of Laos.
Laos – Tourism
The tourism sector in Laos is growing rapidly,
thus I always recommend to visit Laos as soon as possible,
before the country will change too much.
Laos – Climate
Laos climate can be described as hot and humid.
There is a rainy season, from May until November;
and a dry season, from December till April.
(sometimes, you may find slightly different boarders)
I visited Laos at the end of December, and it was quite pleasant.
Laos – Theravada Buddhism
Over 60% (some people say it’s even 90%) of people from Laos are followers of Theravada Buddhism.
It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand;
and it’s also practiced by minority groups in other Asian countries.
Laos – Religion
About 2/3 of people in Laos are Buddhists and 1/3 are practitioners of Laotian folk religion.
Laos – French Protectorate of Laos
Yesterday, I mentioned that French language is still widely spoken in Laos.
It’s because Laos was kind of French colony,
it was called the French protectorate of Laos,
and it lasted 60 years.
Laos – Lao
The official language of Laos is Lao, but French is also widely spoken.
In tourist places, you can use basic English.
Laos – Human Rights
Apparently, not respecting human rights is still a big issue in Laos…
I only heard about it, but didn’t experience it.
Laos – Communist Country
Currently, there are only a few communist states; however some of them are really large.
Laos is one of the communist countries; where the only legal political party is the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
So, you can expect to see many of these red flags in laos.