If you wish to visit a peaceful and pleasant country to relieve the pressure of daily worries, beautiful Laos would promise an attractive tourist destination. In addition, with the unique culture influenced by Buddhism, Laos is also an ideal pilgrimage site for Buddhists. These following are 5 best places to experience: Travel to Laos with: Indochina tours Laos

1. Vientiane Capital

When it comes to the capital of a country, people usually imagine a modern, bustling capital; however, Laos’ capital – Vientiane brings a magic charm from peaceful beauty as a serene, quiet painting. With a long history, Vientiane is attractive to visitors by the ancient architecture, bearing the historical mark of a gentle, friendly country. As we all know, the hallmark of Buddhist spirituality has permeated into the hearts of every Laotian people and blended into every scene here, so wherever visitors are in Vientiane they can admire  Buddhism hallmark over thousands of years through statues of Buddha, which was sculpted with great devotion and respect.

When visiting Vientiane, visitors can not skip the pride and symbol of Laos – World Heritage That Luang. When looking at this breathtaking tower, visitors would have the opportunity to contemplate the luxury of a gold masterpiece. This also reflects the Buddhist praise of the Laotians from ancient times. The best places that can not be overlooked for the pilgrimage to Vientiane are: Buddha Statue Garden, Arc de Triomphe, Phra Keo Pagoda, Wat Ong Theu, Wat Sisaket,…

2. The former capital of Laos – Luang Prabang

Compared to Siem Reap in Cambodia and Hue in Vietnam, the ancient Luang Prabang City is gradually being renovated to become one of the best places to visit in Laos. Along the gentle Mekong River, Luang Prabang hides the ancient architectural works of the Laos people from a long time ago. Tours in Laos

It is said that on watching the ancient capital of Luang Prabang people can visualize and feel the ancient Laos life. In the mysterious atmosphere and gentle beauty of the natural landscape, the palaces still superbly lie in the capital of Luang Prabang to tell following generations about the ancient history of Laos. The great sightseeing spots people must visit in Luang Prabang are Pak Ou Cave, Tad Sae Waterfall, Royal Palace, Phousi Mountain, Wat Xieng Thong,….

3. Kuang Si Waterfall

One of the best places in the elephant country, the Kuang Si Waterfall is a magical paradise for every visitor. It is considered as a deity’s retreat when people explore wild mountain here and bathe in the cool lakes of poetic Kuang Si Area. Everyone visiting to this place will absolutely enjoy the impressive natural beauty of the white foam that was created when the waterfall fell, mixing with the harmony song from flocks of birds. Kuang Si is a fairyland where each of us can provisionally relieve the tensions of normal life.

4. Plain of Jar in Phonesavanh

If travelers love exploring mysterious and unresolved puzzles, Plain of Jar is an ideal place. It is a group of fields including thousands of stone jars. Sandstone jars lie in the windswept and pristine jungles of northern Laos over 2500 years ago, but to this day they remain a thrilling puzzle, challenging archaeologists in Laos and over the world. Because its origin of these mystial, huge rocks is still in question.

However, people intending to visit this place can only sightsee the safety area for visitors. The reason is that this place was a remnant of the war from the American-Vietnam war and stored many unexploded bombs and mines.

5. Vang Vieng Village:

Located beside splendid Nam Song River, Vang Vieng attracts soul of every visitor with the beauty of wild, rustic nature. Although welcoming many tourists to visit every year, Vang Vieng still retains quiet, rural condition of a mountainous countryside. Vang Vieng is the best place for those who want to relax their souls away from the pressure of life. Interesting attractions to visit Vang Vieng is: sailing, fishing, resting on the grass tent on the water, …

The small Laos country with its peaceful and poetic beauty brings a lot of great places for everyone who loves to visit this land. Despite not as glamorous or dynamic as other countries in the world, Laos always has a unique charm and strange peace in the hearts of tourists.

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