Laos In Style

Luang Prabang is a small but vibrant town in the heart of northern Laos. It is adorably picturesque with glittering temples, a mix of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture, colorful markets and quaint streets famous for the daily sunrise alms giving ritual where food is offered to the monks. Luang Prabang’s picture postcard image includes French-style cafés, bakeries, restaurants and former French villas with green shutters, the town is a fascinating legacy to when Laos was part of French Indochina. This town is one of the most favorite destinations in Laos, this place has a lot to offer, from dozens of temples, stunning waterfalls, French colonial architecture, bustling night markets to river cruises. On the outskirts are vibrant rice fields and traditional local villages. Luang Prabang was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, and it is also the birthplace of numerous Laotian rituals.

The Bolaven Plateau is a high area in southern Laos. The plateau is mostly located in Laos' Champasak Province, although its fringes may also be found in Salavan, Sekong, and Attapeu Provinces. It is located between the Annamite Mountain Range, which forms Laos' eastern border with Vietnam, and the Mekong River to the west, at around 15°N 106°E. It is traversed by various rivers and features numerous spectacular waterfalls. The name Bolaven refers to the Laven ethnic group, which has historically ruled the region. However, domestic migrations by the Lao ethnic group (which constitutes around 50 to 60 percent of the population of Laos) have resulted in significant interethnic marriage, thereby changing the ethnic composition of the area.