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Overview:
Laos is landlocked by its
neighbours of Thailand, Cambodia,
Myanmar, China and Vietnam. The
mighty Mekong River runs the entire
length of the country, providing
fishing, irrigation and fertile
farmland along the delta. Its
population of 6 million people is
distributed through modern towns,
rural villages and isolated, ethnic,
mountain tribes. For the visitor
Laos offers an unspoilt, fascinating
adventure, as most of the country
remains untouched by tourism.
Beautiful, forested hills hide their
treasures of caves and pure,
refreshing waterfalls. The deeply
entrenched Buddhist culture touches
every part of life, making the
tourist's encounters with the Lao
people one of friendship and warm
welcomes.
Temples, pagodas and stupas dot the
country, with glints of golden
rooftops visible as the sun rises
over the mountains and the early
morning alms-giving ceremonies see
the towns flooded with saffron-robed
monks, collecting food offerings in
their small bowls.
A truly
captivating country, where the
gentle pace of life invites the
visitor to slow down, relax and
absorb the beauty of their
surroundings. A visit to Laos is
truly an opportunity to escape from
the fast paced lifestyle of the
developed world and indulge in this
gentle land’s timeless appeal.
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