Asia

Sabai dee and welcome to this guide to Travel in Laos. Laos is a small country in South-East Asia, somewhat overshadowed by its neighbours Thailand and Cambodia, which has managed to develop without becoming tourism-dependent. This doesn’t in any way mean that it’s not worth visiting! Picture a landscape of rice paddies as far as the eye can see, where it’s not unusual to see water buffalo working the land. It’s a country where the beauty of the stormy skies mingles perfectly with the waters of the rivers. The people are unbelievably kind. Buddhism is omnipresent and governs every stage of life. It’s a country where you can switch off from normal life, chill out, take your time and just listen to the rice grow. It’s a country that’s simply a delight to travel in. You’re not imagining it: a stay in Laos is an exquisite and timeless experience. You will be charmed by the sublime Luang Prabang. The former capital houses magnificent temples and monasteries, interspersed with a wonderful natural landscape of hills and the waters of the Mekong. The Mekong, or ‘mother of water’ is sure to be the common thread that runs through your trip to Laos, as you follow its winding course by bus, by car and above all by boat, one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the ancient kingdom of a million elephants…

Laos

Xiengkhouang

Being on the other side of the Mekong than Pakse, it's a great departure point if you're heading to Wat Phou Champassak. The village itself is not void of interest, and you'll be enchanted by a short stay here.

Champassak

Khong

Muang Sing is a pretty village miles from anywhere, about 2 hours from Luang Nam Tha and lost in the countryside of northern Laos. 

Muang Sing

 The Plain of Jars is spread over different sites. Some are over 2,000 years old and their early usage is unknown. The jars are divided into 3 main sites.

Plaines des jarres

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People don't necessarily come to Phonsavan for the town itself, but rather for the mysterious Plain of Jars! You should really put this on your list during <a href="/laos/">your trip to Laos!</a> The scenery that lines the route is magnificent, you can pass through several villages and I loved the motorbike trip to the plains. We were advised not to visit all the sites; a jar is, after all, a jar. So we opted for Site 1, the biggest of them all. The ambience is mesmerising and you won't be in a rush to leave. It's a mystical place that I really liked. In the Old Capital there's a superb Stuppa covered in vegetation and, if you want to see the three sites, they're not far away and well sign-posted. Turn right at the first sign you see - Site 1 is 2km away. The entry fee is 10,000 Kip. One piece of advice: take a fleece! The plains are on plateau at a high altitude and it can get cold!

The Plain of Jars is spread over different sites. Some are over 2,000 years old and their early usage is unknown. The jars are divided into 3 main sites.

Plaines des jarres Vacations

Plaines des jarres: How to get there?

Plaines des jarres: See when to go ?

Plaines des jarres: For how long?

Plaines des jarres: What to see nearby?