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Embarking on a week-long journey along the roads of neighboring Laos, you'll undoubtedly have sweeter experiences than you ever imagined before setting off.
Laos Adventure: A Week of Roaming the 'Land of a Million Elephants'
Day 1:
On the first day, stop by the capital city of Vientiane in Laos, and take your time exploring the historic site of Pha That Luang. This is a temple complex gleaming in gold as if emitting a radiant glow. It's said that within the temple resides precious jewels and treasures. This is also a major attraction for many tourists visiting Laos. Pha That Luang covers quite a large area, so you can spend the whole day strolling around, learning about the architecture, and immersing yourself in the culture here. In the late afternoon, as the sun sets, taking a leisurely stroll along the river next to the temple will be a truly memorable experience for your journey.
Day 2:
Similar to Vietnam, Laos also has a painful past, enduring the consequences of war. And that pain is most vividly depicted when you visit the COPE center located along the Mekong Riverside pedestrian street. Established to support victims injured by landmines during the war, the center has gradually transformed into a tourist exhibition site, preserving the remnants of the war. This is also one of the places you should visit in Laos to learn about the country's glorious history.
A highly favored experience when visiting Laos is cycling. You should rent a bike and explore Vientiane. After visiting the COPE center, you can ride along the Mekong River to Chao Anouvong Park nearby, where there are stalls selling handicrafts, clothes, and interesting Laotian street food.
Day 3:
For the third day in Laos, head to Vang Vieng, about 150 km from the capital Vientiane. Vang Vieng is a small town nestled amidst lush green mountains, making it very pleasant and comfortable. When in Vang Vieng, you cannot miss visiting the Nam Song River. There are plenty of exciting activities to experience here such as kayaking, bungee jumping... In the evening, you can stroll around Vang Vieng town, cross the suspension bridge to reach the wooden house area, bungalows amidst lush green grass, very peaceful. Here, there are also restaurants, bars, souvenir shops for you to shop and enjoy.
Day 4:
On the second day in Vang Vieng, explore the blue water cave of Poukham, about 7 km from the town center. The cave is beautiful and mysterious, with a statue of Buddha lying amidst the cave and a deep, enticing path attracting the footsteps of adventurous explorers.
In Vang Vieng, the main activities are adventure tourism such as mountain climbing, hot air balloon sightseeing, or ziplining through the pristine forest... In the evening, you catch a ride to the ancient capital Luang Prabang (takes about 7-8 hours).
Day 5:
Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you can stroll or continue to rent a bike to explore the charming old town here. Here, there are no modern buildings or any houses higher than 2 stories.
Pak Ou Cave is also one of the must-visit places in Luang Prabang. It is known as the “Buddha Cave”. You will have to conquer about 25 km along the Mekong River to reach this cave. On the way to Pak Ou Cave, don't forget to visit the beautiful Whisky village, where you can try Lao whisky infused with snakes, insects, very unique to the village.
In the evening, make sure to visit the Luang Prabang night market, where there are plenty of silver souvenirs, handicrafts, paintings... great for buying gifts for friends back home.
Day 6:
About 30 km from the center of Luang Prabang is a complex called Kuang Si Waterfall. Here, with waterfalls at a height of about 60 m cascading down to form small hidden lakes amidst the pristine old forest. You can immerse yourself in the cool water amidst the forest and forget about the daily worries and fatigue. There is also a conservation area for bears here, which is very interesting for you to explore and learn about.
On the way back from Kuang Si Waterfall, visit the village of Khamnu Elephant nestled amidst majestic mountains and experience the feeling of riding on the back of an elephant around the village.
Day 7:
Luang Prabang has many attractions for you to discover, and on the last day in the land of a million elephants, conquer Mount Phu Si, also known as Chomsy Hill right in the city center. This mountain is not difficult to conquer, with about 300 steps. From the top, you will see the majestic ancient capital unfolding before your eyes. You can come here in the early morning or at sunset to catch the moment when the first rays of sunlight emerge or the sun gradually disappears, and capture the last memorable photos in your journey to explore the beautiful country of Laos.
According to Ngôi Sao
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourJune 28, 2016
