Excursions in Laos

Laos attracts foreigners with virgin nature, exotic food , ancient settlements, original culture and mysterious religious beliefs. Explore the country will help a variety of excursions organized to the memorable places of Laos.

Excursions in the capital

The capital of Laos - the city ​​of Vientiane - is distinguished by its ancient temple buildings, the presence of numerous markets and a common cosiness and color. There is much to see in the city. Most tourists visit excursions to such objects:

1. Temple Wat Sisaket , erected in the first half of the XIX century. by order of King Chao Anu. The building resembles a museum in which numerous Buddha statues are kept. Today the church remains in its original form, with minor damage only in the western wing.
2. Buddha Park was founded in 1958 by sculptor Bunliya Sulilat. In addition to the statues of the deity, there is a huge ball, divided into three floors. Each of them tells about secular, afterlife of heaven and torment in hell.
3. The Presidential Palace , built in 1986 by the architect Khamphoung Phonekeo. The building is built in classical style, it differs with columns and balconies, a beautiful forged fence. It is possible to examine the current residence of the head of state only from the outside.

What is interesting in other cities?

Tourists are waiting for fascinating excursion tours to Luang Prabang . Here, travelers should pay attention to:

1. Hill Phu Si , on top of which are 400 steps. From the top there are panoramic views of the city. In addition, on the hill stands the architectural and religious ensemble of Wat Chomsi , decorated with a golden spire.
2. The temple of Wat Siengthon is considered to be the oldest in the city and a model of Lao architecture. The building itself is not very graceful, but from its height one can see the largest river in the country - the Mekong.
3. The Kuang Si waterfall has three levels, on each of which the river is gaining strength. Its maximum height reaches 60 m. Kuang Si spreads to many small waterfalls, the bases of which are decorated with lakes.
4. The caves of Buddha sheltered the monks and became one of the largest pilgrimage sites of Laos. Caves are distinguished by unprecedented beauty, and inside them are all kinds of Buddha images.

Excursions to other places in the country

The sights are scattered all over Laos. Experienced tourists recommend the following sightseeing tours:

1. In the city of Sienghuang, an excursion to the Valley of Pitchers is in demand. The dimensions of many stone tanks are so large that in each can accommodate several adults. The age of individual pitchers reaches 2 thousand years. The origin of these objects is shrouded in legends, one of which connects the presence of jugs with giants who lived here.
2. A fascinating excursion awaits the tourists who went to the reservation Dong Sieng Thong , located in the north of Laos. Travelers will be able to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the reserve, to communicate with the inhabitants of ancient settlements.
3. Antiquity lovers are invited to visit the ruins of Wat Phu near Pakse town. The complex of temples was erected in the 5th century, but to this day the buildings dating back to the 11th-13th centuries have been preserved. The most important values ​​of the ruins are statues of Khmer deities and unique carvings.