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Best places to visit in Oudomxay, Laos - Oudomxay attractions
30/04/2020 1.261 View
Oudomxay, also referred to as Muang Xay, is the capital city of Oudomxay Province in Northern Laos. A place where you can experience untouched nature as well as cultural life.
Savannakhet attractions - What to see in Savannakhet
30/04/2020 887 View
With the development and economic impact, Savanakhet is an attractive tourist destination with some of the most famous historical sites that travelers can not miss.
Top attractions in Luang Namtha, Laos
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Luang Namtha may be best known for its adventures in nature, but it also presents plenty of cultural and heritage attractions that are easy to reach.
Everything you need to know about Champasak, Laos
30/04/2020 1.449 View
Champasak was once, 1400 years ago, the centre of power in the lower Mekong basin, later a revered outpost of the Khmer Angkor empire and later still one of the three kingdoms to rule over the remains of Lane Xang. A fine heritage that, according to the last prince of Champassak, was brought to hard times by a former queen's indiscretion.
Laos People & Population
13/04/2019 1.104 View
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia bordered by China, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
Laos Arts
13/04/2019 1.187 View
One of the trademarks of Laos is the diversity of its people and cultures. There are a number of traditional arts and crafts that represent their way of life. Lao has a rich cultural heritage with religious art and architecture forming the cornerstone of artistic traditions.
Climate Laos
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Most of the year is hot and humid. Laos enjoys a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The rainy season is from the beginning of May to the end of September, and the dry season is from October through April.
Laos Traditional Dance
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Lao religious images and art is also distinctive and sets Laos apart from its neighbors.
Laos Culture
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Lao people are frank, open and friendly, and they possess a strongly developed sense of courtesy and respect. Everyone who adheres to the latter will receive a warm welcome.
Laos Religion
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Buddhism first appeared in Laos during the eighth century A.D., as shown by both the Buddha image and the stone inscription found at Ban Talat near Vientiane, now exhibited at Hor Pra Keo Museum. After the foundation of the unified Kingdom of Lane Xang, King Fa Ngum (14th Century) declared Buddhism as the state religion and urged the people to abandon Animism or other beliefs such as the Cult of Spirits. His policy meant to develop the Lao culture based on a common faith: Theravada Buddhism.
When to visit Laos ?
13/04/2019 1.077 View
If you’re planning a trip to Laos, determining the best time to visit should be a top priority. You may want to plan your trip for a different time depending on where in Laos you’ll spend the most time, and how you plan to get around.
Laos History
13/04/2019 1.304 View
Laos traces its history to the kingdom of Lan Xang, founded in the 15th century by Fa Ngum, himself descended from a long line of Lao kings, tracking back to Khoun Boulom. Lan-Xang prospered until the 18th century, when the kingdom was divided into three principalities, which eventually came under Siamese suzerainty.
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