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Lao provinces
Provinces of Laos except Vientiane province and Vientiane Prefecture (municipality)
Laos has a lot to see and enjoy. However the transport infrastructure is still not yet properly developed. Currently there are several places to which one can travel all the year round whilst other places are good for outdoor soft adventure. For your travel planing please email us. Our associates in Laos can arrange any kinds of travel into Laos.
Phongsali
Located in the northern most part of the country, Phongsali shares the border with China and Vietnam. The province has many ethnic groups with their own unique culture, language and identity such as wedding ceremony, handcrafts, silverware, jewelry, house building style, etc. One can travel to this place by road during summer and winter seasons. There are domestic flights to Phongsali.
Luang Namtha
Bordering with China and Myanmar ( Burma ), Luang Namtha contains a very important Namtha Bio-diversity Conservation area ( NBCA ) to protect and conserve the natural forest and wildlife. Main groups of local people are Lao, thaliu and Thai Dam. The province is good for Eco and Cultural traveling. Mekong river and its tributaries are main travel routes, and road transport is possible during summer and winter times. There are domestic flights to Luang Namtha.
Bokeo
Bokeo means pits of sapphires. This land is rich in gold and sapphire, and gold mining has been a popular business for long time. Bokeo is part of the so-called notorious golden triangle containing Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. There are lots of cultural and historical things to see in Bokeo. Both river and road accesses are available from other parts of Laos and Thailand. There are domestic flights to Huayxai, main city of Bokeo.
Oudomxai
This is another hilly and forested region in Laos. Eco touring into these still remote areas and villages on ox carts or on foot is a very exciting adventure for everyone. There are some nice waterfalls and fast flowing streams in the province which are worth visiting. There are domestic flights to Oudomxai.
Luang Prabang
This is the center of civilization in Lao in Mekong river basin. Luang Prabang has lot of remains form the ancient Lanexang Kingdom dating back to 13th and 15th centuries. UNESCO ( United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ) announced Luang Prabang as a World Heritage City in 1995. It became the center point for the Laos tourism since then. There are houses and buildings built during the French colonial period in the town. Main tourist attractions are temples, caves, cultural buildings, handicrafts, boating in the rivers, Eco touring and visiting the nearby villages. Luang Prabang can be reached by river, road and air from other cities in Laos. There are international flights from Bangkok and Chiang Mai of Thailand. Flights from Kunming of China's Yunnan province may be possible in the future.
Houa Phan
The country of limestone mountains and caves, Houa Phan, is one of the highland beauty of Laos. It contains plenty of natural resources. Tourist attractions are caves, waterfalls, and handicrafts made by the local villagers. The main city: Xam Neua is accessible by domestic flights. Road travel is possible in the dry season.
Xayabouri
Located in the low land areas of the country, Xayabouri is sharing the border with Thailand.
Main economy is agriculture. Main agricultural products are rice and vegetables.
Mekong river is the main blood line of the province providing both water and transport routes to other provinces. Elephants are also still widely used for the transportation of local products here. Tourist attractions are boating in the Mekong river, flower gardens on the hills in north eastern part, the temples, ad handicrafts made in local villages. River , road and air travel are available throughout the year.
Xieng Khouang
This is the country of plain of jars. The jars made of earth, are alike the pots or bowls ranging in size from a somewhat small ones to 3.25 meters tall. Many hundreds of different sizes of jars could be seen on the hill. They are believed to be made 2500 to 3000 years ago. This hilly region has other interesting things such as tranquil natural scene and village people life. The province is accessible by road. There are domestic flights to Xam Neuo, the main city of the province.
Bolikhamxai
Located in the middle of the country, Bolikhamxai is bordering with Vietnam. Tourist attractions are the temples; the most famous one is Wat Phra Bat which has Footprint of the Buddha. Phoupha Mane is a very popular mountain which as known as the garden of rocks. There are thousands of spectacular looking rocks on the top of the mountain near Ban Nahin town. The province is accessible by roads.
Khammouane
The green mountain chains can be seen along the Mekong river in the relatively flat terrain area. This land is very fertile and is an important agricultural region in Laos. Tourist attractions are temples, caves, waterfalls, visiting villages along the river by boat. Roads and river travel are available. One can enter this province from Nakhon Phanom of Thailand.
Savannakhet
The province has border check points on both Thailand and Vietnam sides. Thus it is a busy junction for the trading between Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. There are many interesting temples including the Vietnamese style temples and schools, and catholic churches. Road and river travel are available. There are domestic flights to the province.
Salavan
There are minority ethnic people living in the provinces. Their ways of living are interesting. The main occupation is agriculture. The southern plateau is very beautiful place to spend the vacation time peacefully. Road and river travel are available in the province.
Sekong
Famous for its fruits especially coconuts and flowers. Local villages and coconut farms are worth visiting. Road and river accesses are available.
Champasak
Champasak has border with Thailand and Cambodia. One can enter from Chong Mek in Thailand's Ubom Ratchathani province. The geography is quite nice and there are several fine waterfalls, hills, streams and lakes. Khone Pha Pheng waterfall is probably the most beautiful one. In the southern part of the province the Mekong river spreads into more than 10 running ways. Thousands of islets are formed in this part of Mekong, and is called Si Phan Done meaning four thousands islets. Among temples, Wat Phou, located 8 km from Champasak town, is famous. There are road and river links to the province. Domestic flights are also available.
Attapeu
This southernmost province of Laos is bordering with Vietnam and Cambodia. Attractions are the river streams, villages, its people and their crafts. Road and river travel is possible.
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