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Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang

                                                                                LAOS
                     China
                                                                                Laos is a land of smiling faces with a
             Myanmar                           Vietnam
                                                                                laidback ambience, fascinating sights and
                                                                                delicious food. The pristine wilderness
                             2                                                  combined with a welcoming culture,
                           Luang Prabang                                       makes Laos a must-visit destination.
                                                                                Vientiane delivers a relaxing riverside break
                               LAOS                                             where streets are lined with blooming
                           Mekong River                GULF OF                  bougainvillea and steaming noodle stalls.
                                                        TONKIN
                               Vientiane                                       Sacred temples and colonial mansions
                                                                                are waiting to be explored. Learn about
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                                                                                this country’s history and Lao textiles.
                                                                                Surrounded by mountains, relaxed Luang
                                                                                Prabang boasts a delightful blend of
                                                                                French architecture and elaborate century-
                     Thailand                                                   old monasteries. Enjoy the Mekong flowing
                                                                                leisurely by, the smell of frangipanis in the
                                                                                air and glittering temples.

                                                                                SEE
                                                                                •  View Pha That Luang, a sacred monument
                                     Cambodia
                                                                  INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  covered in gold
                                                                                •  Catch a glimpse of monks collecting alms
           HOTELS                    PAGE       HOTELS                    PAGE    as the sun rises in Luang Prabang

         1    Ansara Hotel  ◆◆◆◆      45      2    Sala Prabang Hotel  ◆◆◆  45
         1    ibis Vientiane Nam Phu  ◆◆◆  45    2    Sofitel Luang Prabang  ◆◆◆◆◆  45  DO
                                                                                •  Climb to the top of Patuxai monument in
                                                                                  Vientiane which offers great sunset views
                                                                                •  Take a dip in the pretty three-tiered
                                                                                  Kuang Si Falls near Luang Prabang

                                                                                WHAT’S ON
                                                                                Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao)
                                                                                13 to 15 April
                                                                                That Luang Festival, Vientiane
                                                                                30 November
       Pha That Luang, Vientiane


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