LAOS MAJOR TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Vientiane

Curving along the Mekong River, Laos' capital city has the peace and tranquility that never fails to offer a relaxing time to visitors. All the weathered French villas, leafy streets, the curved roofs of ancient Buddhist temples above trees make Vientiane unique and charming that not many capital cities have.

Join Paradissa with a visit to missile cluster-like That Luang Stupa,  the national symbol of Laos built by King Xay Setthathirath in 1566; Wat Si Saket, strongly Siamese influenced, containing thousands of tiny Buddha images in its walled cloister, and beautiful murals cover the walls of the ordination hall; the Haw Pha Kaew-a former temple of the Lao kings which now houses the country’s premier collection of historical and religious artifacts: bronze and stone Buddha images in various styles and classic poses, some dating back over 1500 years, and other bronzes, stone and timber carvings of royalty and Buddhism; Patuxay monument, Laos L’Arc de Triompe, offering the panoramic view of Vientiane. After getting lost in the culture and architecture of Laos, we stop at the riverfront to have cold beer enjoying sunset, the caressing breeze and the freshness of the calm Mekong River.

Luang Phabang

            Claimed the best preserved city in Asia, Luang Phabang is a town with a combination of a ruggedly beautiful Mekong River and the encircling mountains setting, the ancient architecture of the historic temples and monasteries, the multi-ethnic population often seen around, the sedate and friendly atmosphere.

Let join Paradissa Travel to learn about this charming town. We visit the former Royal Palace, now a museum featuring a display of Lao artistry, from intricate woven silks, fine furniture and vast murals to the 43 kilogram gold, silver and bronze Haw Pha Bang Buddha. We make our way on the narrow lanes to many revered temples, including the glittering Wat Xien Thong with its life mosaic wall, and the golden-walled Wat Mai. We climb the Phousi mountain for the panoramic view of the town and its environ and enjoy some timeless moments on the riverfront with cold beer.

After exploring the historic town, you may like to join us on a river cruise to discover the Pak Ou cave, a pilgrimage point for the locals with thousands of Buddha statues crammed into a cave on the Mekong river, 25 km from Luang Phabang; or drive to Tat Kuangsi, a multi-tiered waterfalls pouring into turquoise pools, 32 km from Luang Phabang. The way to both of these spots offer magnificent country side scenery of Laos.

Vangvieng

This idyllic spot is nestled on the banks of the Nam Song River, in central Laos. VangVieng river banks offer the visitor with many unexplored tunnels and caverns, stunning mountain scenery and access to fascinating hill tribe villages. Accommodation in this sleepy town is riverside, offering sublime morning and evening views. This off-from-modernization town is 160km north of Vientiane and 170 km south of Luang Prabang.

The Plain of Jars

The site is scattered with hundred of Jars of unknown origin extending from south-west to north-east of Phonsavan. Phonsavan is 360km from Vientiane and 200 km from Luang Phabang.

Pakse

Pakse is the capital town of Champasak province, the major population of of the south, the departure point for the Bolaven Plateau, the Khmer ruins of Wat Phu, and for boat cruises through the remarkable 'Si Phan Don' (4,000 islands) in the Mekong River. Pakse has some fine examples of colonial architecture, a great market, and a riverside great setting for magical sunsets over the Mekong River.

Si Phan Don (4 000 islands)

During the rainy season, this widest part of the Mekong River may reach 14km wide. During the dry season, the river water recedes leaving behind many islands and islets. The area offers off-mainstream life on the water, nice rapids and waterfalls.

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