TRADITION & CULTURE Do and Don't in Laos tour Laos is a beautiful ancient country in Indochina region. This Buddha country also has a lot of Do and Don't things to concern when tourists have a visit here. These following 10 things will help tourist have deep understanding about Laos culture. 1. DO * Take off shoes : Like Cambodia, Laos also has this way of showing politeness. When you enter a Lao person's home, you should take off shoes because people believe shoes will bring dirty and unlucky into house. If you visit temple or pagodas, you also should leave shoes outside to express your respect to Buddhist. * Smile and say "Sah-bai-dee" : a smile in this friendly country is very necessary. Laos people don't say hello and shake hands but touch their balms together blow chins and nod their

Laos may be small but this landlocked nation is richly diverse. Its modest population of 6.5 million people is one of the most ethnically diverse in Southeast Asia, with 86 living languages and 49 official ethnicities. The geography also varies greatly, from the open plains and plateaus of the south, through to the north, with its impenetrably high mountain ranges; the capital city Vientiane acts as the dividing hub in the centre. hough the distances you might wish to travel in Laos can seem small, don't underestimate the amount of time needed to travel from point A to point B. We've seen proposed itineraries that go from Luang Prabang to Pakse by road in a day (tip: do NOT use Google Maps when calculating travel time) or one week plans that include trekking in Nong Kiaow, tubing in Vang V

Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) is an open-air sculpture park with giant sculptures of Buddha and Hindu deities. Located 25km southeast of Vientiane, the park was founded in 1958 by monk and sculpture artist, Bunleua Sulila. As he studied both Buddhism and Hinduism, you'll find not only statues of Buddha, but also of Hindu gods, deities, demons, and animals from both beliefs. The statues are as impressive in size as they are in detail. Standouts at Buddha Park include a 40-metre reclining Buddha, Indra (a Hindu god) a 2-headed elephant, and a 4-armed deity riding a horse. Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) in Vientiane - one of the highlights of the best thing to see in Viettiane Buddha Park highlights One of the best spots for photography at Buddha Park is at the top of a 3-storey-tall pumpkin structure

Pha That Luang Pagoda, or Pha Chedi Lokajulamani, which translates as "World Precious Sacred Stupa", is considered the most important national monument in the country of Laos. Situated on a hill about three miles northeast of the center of Vientiane, its golden spire rises to 148 feet (44 meters) and is surrounded by 30 smaller pagodas. Local legends relate that monks sent by the Indian King Ashoka to spread Buddhism arrived in the Vientiane area in 218 BC. A stupa was erected to enshrine a sacred relic from the Buddha (possibly his breast or pelvic bone). Archeologists have found no trace of this stupa but excavations have uncovered remains of a pagoda built by the Khmers as a monastery in the 12th century. The first restoration project began in 1566 when King Setthathirat of the Lan Xang

Experiencing slow life in Don Khon, one of the 4000 islands in Laos Laos has no sea but has 4000 islands. In the South, near the border with Cambodia, the Mekong widens and divides in multiple channels and waterways, creating an infinity of small islands (hence the name). Some are inhabited, some are not, and three of them have guesthouses and restaurants to receive tourists: Don Khong, Don Khon and Don Det. Don Khong is the biggest of the three and slightly further north from the others. Don Det and Don Khon are smaller and joined by a bridge. Don Det is known as being more "party island" and Don Khon as being more authentic. Which island would you chose? From Nakasan to Don Khon The bus from Champasak dropped me in Nakasan, on the river side, where I should take a motor boat to one of th

Don Khong - Amazing Island in Laos Though Laos is a landlocked country, "the land of a million elephant" still is affectionate by "the Nature Mother", go trekking through the thick forests or dip yourself in the cool water under the specular waterfall, all of the things you can do in the Khong Island. One thing, I'm sure with you that if you travel to Khong Island, you don't want to come back home. So, What makes Khong Island become wonderful like that? V ietnamexplorationbooking.com and let's explore together! The Highlights of Khong Island Khong island or other name is Dong Khong is the largest island in Si Pha Don at Mekong River. Although Laos don't have sea, here is regarded as the small beach in Laos. the island covers approximately 144 sq km2, Khong Island is noted for its natural b

Don Det: The Ultimate Guide to Laos' Backpacker's Paradise Tucked within Si Phan Don, which is Lao for "4,000 Islands," lies the small, sleepy paradise of Don Det. Adjacent to the Mekong River, this little utopia is completely devoid of cars, completely full of hammocks, and the absolutely perfect place to relax, unwind and just... live. It's a far cry from the urban cityscape of Komtar in Penang, Malaysia- but that's exactly WHY travelers seem to love this island: it's a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of Southeast Asia's lively cities. While Laos is known for Southeast Asia's party destination Vang Vieng and the unreal colors of Kuang Si Falls up north, Don Det and its twin island Don Khon have remained a bit of a secret in plain sight. Maybe some find it too difficult to ge