Laos is not entitled to the sea is one of the most charming places in Asia. Stunning natural beauty - hungry mountain peaks, smoking jungle, valleys, abundant by animals and forest birds - all this in combination with an exciting Buddhist culture make Laos interesting place for tourism. It's great to come here to those who are accustomed to comfort and service, and those who are accustomed to stick on the shoulders of the backpack and turn to the unexplored paths.
For both categories of tourists in Laos, it has long been provided for.
Laos opened its doors for tourism in the early 1990s, and now, in recent decades, we have witnessed the wonderful development of tourism in this country. Laos is changing rapidly, but still can offer the most secluded and uncharted corners, which will be delighted with adventure seekers who want to abandon ordinary tourist luxuries. Those who want to experience the real taste of rural southeastern Asia will choose the right direction by buying a ticket to Laos.
Laos attracts many tourists who consider the North of Thailand too developed and too tourist destination and are looking for places less filled with foreigners. Oddly, most of these tourists who scream that they want something like that, they still follow the most beautiful paths of the country of millions of elephants (then beish Laos, well, you understood) - although even these "affixed" directions retain an amazing appeal .
Incredibly romantic Luang Prabang is "Mast Si" of Laos, with his sparkling temples, monastic clothes of the colors of Saffran and a sleepy tempo of life on the river bank. The tempo of life, nevertheless, accelerated a little when tourists were increasing here - here a cafe appeared, next to gorgeous boutiques showing the best Lao products: jewelry, complex silver baubles and unusual spices and dishes.
The noisy capital of Laos, Vientiane, seduces many, as well as the thriving tourist center Wang Vieng. It would be possible to offer to skip the last city where travelers-backpackers were concentrated, but limestone rocks and wonderful river landscapes and mounted and simply not allowed to drive by.
And let there so many travelers. For an independent traveler, these cities are only for a tick in the list of what can be viewed in Laos.
Far in the north is the provinces of Phongsali, Luannamtha and Udomsai, who offer exciting opportunities for trekking lovers. Of course, these are not the developed areas as mentioned above, and the tourist infrastructure is still developing, so traveling, as a rule, is quite difficult to organize and take, but they eventually turn out to be infinitely steep. In the mysterious northeast valley of the jugs and north of Hua Fan, you will find those places that were considered the heart of the Lao Pattone (the military-political forces of the socialist orientation in Laos in the 50-70 years of the last century). This territory the United States tried to bomb to the ground, and, after 40 years, these areas are still trying to recover and get out of the knees (sorry for the loud phrases!).
South Laos also slowly turns into a trekking center. But many tourists prefer to go to Si Phan Don, wipe on Don Honghe, Don You will, and Don Hon, in order to just taste the laziness of the island life and admire Dolphins.
There is a lot of things to see and do it in the central part of Laos. Tha Khak and Savannakhet offer Trekking and visiting the rocks and grotts, and attap, pacas, Champasak and Salavan are quite worthy places to pass for several days and explore the beauty of local nature.
Well, if you move away from the landscapes, it is worth noting the cuisine of Laos. It is extremely seductive, it should be noted! Spicy salads, rice, noodles, curry and fish - all this in combination with culinary charm of French cuisine (consequences of colonization) - Wonderful mix! Crispy baguettes with pate and salads are the most common offer in all Laos markets, well, French restaurants offer delights of amazingly high prices.
And, of course, Ice Beerlao is considered to be the best Asian beer (well, or one of the best) - it can be bought across the country, and even in neighboring countries.
In general, as you can understand, Laos is some advantages. There are, of course, and their troubles, but Laos is you who did not fit Egypt and Turkey. Laos is not for everyone, but, on the other hand, for all. Try, in short, it is worth it!