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Laos
Laos is the only landlocked nation in Southeast Asia and a socialist state. The nation received the title of "World Best Tourist Destination" for 2013 for its architecture and history from the European Council on Commerce and Tourism. Both Vat Phou and Luang Prabang in Laos are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG - PAKOU CAVES - KUANG SI WATERFALL (B)
We enjoy a short-guided tour of the city’s oldest temple Wat Mai and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon by car and then continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village, and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for silk handweaving and traditional Saa Paper making. We return to the city by late evening. The rest of your day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Lauang Prabang.
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time till our guide and car come to pick you up at your hotel and private transfer to the Luang Prabang High-Speed Railway station or the International Luang Prabang Airport for a domestic flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival in Vientiane, our guide and driver will be waiting to provide transport to the hotel for check then we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stopped en route to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. We watch the sunset by Mekong Riverside and spend the evening here absorbing the city’s nightlife.
Overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 5: VIENTIANE - DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time at leisure till our guide and car come to pick you up at your hotel then provide a private transfer to the International Watttay Airport for your departure flight.
Goodbye & see you the next time!
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