No hurries! No worries! That is truly Laos, a real laid-back country in South East Asia with a small population and mostly uncultivated land. The peaceful Mekong delta of 4000 islands in Siphandon, the impressive jungles throughout the country, the beautiful Buddhist temples, the charming towns of Vientiane and Luang Prabang, and the easy-going people will make your visits here fully relaxing.
Name of the country: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Capital city: Vientiane
Government: The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
Population: About 6 million
Area: Land Area: Over 236.000 sq km
Climate: Two distinctive seasons: The rainy season: from early May to the end of September The dry season : from October to April The average temperature: About 28 0C, it may raise up 38 0C in April
Luang Prabang is a World Cutural Heritage and a true country-town located on the Mekong river bank. Being here, you will be filled with relaxation and peace. Besides lovely walks in town, nice drinks at the river side, good shopping at the night market, there are interesting boat trips, tuk tuk ride, etc. in the surrounding areas.
