Overall Laos is an interesting country and the region represents a positive part of culture and history where there is so much for the visitor to do. History lovers or even cultural and tourism lovers in search of beautiful and serene atmosphere in the picturesque could be bewitched with Laos interesting sight. From the ancient Buddhist temple, the country has many other natural rich features like the majestic limestone caves. Just like in any ethnic Southeast Asia country the religious blessed Temples can be seen in the likes of Wat Xieng Thong for those religious tours while for the cave lovers the Pathet Lao can avail. These range of tourist sites ensure that all are enjoyed especially based on the type of clients that are interested in having fun or those that are interested on adventures.
There are several places proved that there is intermingling of natural and cultural asset of Laos. You might also go to the? Depending on that, it might also be true that the most unique and amazing buildings found in the region, which are That Luang or Si Phan Don. One who likes mystery site such as Plain of Jars or Tham Kong Lo caves, one will be short of an experience of mystery. Mekong Riverside Park is for rest and there are no charges for view sightseeing and Nong Khiew too and Buddha Park and Wat Phu gives the idea of the spiritual as well as the history of the country. Learn about Laos Tour their Meet the personal and learn why travel Lao is similar to traveling on an intensive exciting tour to enable one to attend to the local communities and see some of the extraordinary sites.
Here are the Top 7 Best Places to Visit in Laos for an Exciting Trip
1. Buddha Park, Vientiane
The Buddha Park also referred to as Xieng Khuan is a sculpture park in Vientiane that hosts over two hundred religious statues and forty meters long reclining Buddha. One of the largest features of the park involves a huge pumpkin that has door of a demon’s mouth and one can go inside and see a bird’s eye view of the park. The park features statues of deities both Buddhist and Hindu statues giving the park the feel of a place to take pictures and learn more about the region’s culture and spiritual practice.
2. Wat Phu, Champasak
Wat Phu is one of the oldest religious structures found at Champasak province of Laos. People also visit this site as a historical site with impressive architectural structure associated with the Khmer Empire. There are other attractions such as walking round the temple compound with elegant carvings and various wonderful stone works which depicts the past richness. But it is also a more place of meditation and recreation in the subsidiary nature of exotic gardens that overgrow it. It also has a beautiful marble statue of Buddha on the outside and murals of the ten incarnations of Buddha making the temple experience quite educational.
3. That Luang, Vientiane
That Luang or Pha That Luang is one of the significant sacred structures in Laos that formally symbolizes Buddhism in this country. This golden stupa is one of the oldest in Laos, built in the 5th century in the capital of Laos, the city of Vientiane. Standing 45 meters in height, the stupa has been recurring by different people few times in the past including a French architect in the 18th century. That Luang being an architectural master piece and an important cultural venue makes its visits an eye opener to the Lao tradition and legacy.
4. Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls
The Bolaven Plateau is an outstanding geographic area in the south of Laos displaying a great number of waterfalls, the greenery scenery, and hospitable villages of the Bolaven people. Southeast Asia’s most beautiful waterfalls are domiciled in the plateau, such as the Tad Fane and Dong Hua Sao. This area is also good for those interested in trekking, visiting local coffee growing farms as well as for those who love the relatively colder months of the year. The Bolaven Plateau is a hub of agriculture with the most delectable tea and coffee production in Laos; the greatness of the culture and natural blessed environment make it to be among the country’s most vital destination.
5. Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang’s Wat Xieng Thong temple, included into the UNESCO list of world heritage, is probably the most famous Buddhist temple in Laos. The compound consist of more than twenty houses which contains of the main temple, shrine and others which can be decorated with mosaic designs and engravings. The beauty of the temple is increased due to the simple ‘Tree of Life’ spelled on the stucca accompanied with mosaic on the western external wall. As it is seen in the next section of this paper, this piece of arts in gold Stencil portrays some of Lao mythology making Xieng Thong Wat to be a culture palace.
6. Mekong Riverside Park
The site selected for the study is Mekong Riverside Park in Vientiane which is a commercial river frontage promenade and home to Vientiane Night Market in early evening. The place is rather active where people may relax and get refreshed besides shopping for souvenirs, Beer Lao T-shirt or Lao traditional costume. Due to its location by the Mekong River, one really gets hilariously crowded in the park in the evening, but that is actually where the people in Vientiane can have a good evening and still get a feel of the capital.
7. Nong Khiaw
Nong Khiaw is a small Lao village in Laos Province Phonsavan District along the Ou River, in northern Laos. Situated at the foot of magnificent karst mountain, Nong Khiaw is one of the beautiful places in Laos which provides tourist attractions for natural tours. The views, ordinary houses and wooden minimalistic houses, stunning views make the place ideal for rest and tourism. That is some of the places where the visitors can decide to visit bicycle rental services where one can be taken around by bicycle or they can decide to walk a steep incline, which would offer better view of the area. Not only does it provide the traditional view of a South East Asian village but is also useful to access the even less touristy Muang Ngoi for the hardier souls.
Conclusion:
Laos is a country of beautiful nature, and culturally and spiritually developed history which is still waiting for tourists to open it up. Buddha Park in Vientiane and temple architecture of Wat Phu, which was filmed in the movie ‘The bridge over the River Kwai’ Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls really affected us and it is wonderful that Laos can afford such a trip for any tourist. If your interest lies in either history, great sights or culture, a Laos tour will be a marvellous tour that you will always wish you did not take. Every place in Laos has got its story behind it and therefore going on a vacation to this country can be very rewarding to the tourist or the historian at heart.
Lao is a country with many wonderful natural and historical sites that successfully tries to enchant the spirits of all the tourists. Among the main attractive sites in Nong Khiaw and Mekong Riverside Park some of them are wonderful and with beautiful features for the adventure besides the tranquillity are as follows. On the hand, now activities like visiting That Luang and Wat Xieng Thong will enable each person to have a feel of Lao’s cultural and religious life. So, you shouldn’t waste your time and go through a Laos Tour – a perfect opportunity to see these appealing places that offer splendid stay united history, culture, and nature.
