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 Even in Laos's capital, Vietenne, the pace of life is as unhurried as the Mekong River.. The cares of the modern world seem far away as you spend your days browsing for hand-woven cloth in the Morning market - soaking in a traditional herbal sauna run by monks,, or relaxing in the grounds of one of the city's many pagodas.
 In Luang Prabang, Laos's former imperial capital and monastic center, the sense that you've travelled back in time is more palpable still. As you wander past French colonial villas, royal pavilions and golden-roofed temples, it's easy to imagine that you've been transported to the nineteenth century!
Travelwizard.com's Virtuoso travel agents can have you traversing the staircase leading up to Phu Si, the temple-studded hillside that dominates Luang Prabang - set in a grove of frangipani trees. The fallen blossoms carpeting your path as if sprinkled there in welcome. Once home to the royal court, Luang Probang is also Laos' religious capital with dozens of pagodas all within easy walking distance.
 Laos is also the home to the Plain of Jars - one of the great mysteries of history. Legend has it that the more than three hundred several ton jars were left by the 6th century Chinese King Khun Jeuam as vessals for rice and wine to celebrate his army's conquest of Chao Angka. Other theories are they were used for burials… but no one knows for sure. All historians know is somehow they have survived numerous wars, floods and the ravages of time! The United Nations recently named the Plain of Jars as a World Heritage Sight.
Located in the northern part of Laos, Luang Namtha shares its northwestern border with Myanmar and its northeastern border with China. The province is mountainous, home to large numbers of minorities.
The Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area is located in the southwest of Luang Namtha - a pristine habitat of dense tropical rainforest covering almost all of the protected area.
UNESCO are funding a ecotourism project in Luang Namtha that will be capable of sustaining sustainable development in the province. The concept of the project is to provide education, conservation, management and sustainable economic benefits for the local population.
Phongsali province the most remote in northern Laos is surrounded on three sides by China and Vietnam. The Phu Den Din National Biodiversity Conservation Area along the Vietnamese border with mountains as high as 1950m with over 70% forest cover is home to the asiatic black bear, bantang, clouded leopard, elephant, guar and tiger.
The capital Phongsali, can be reached from Muang Xai with buses leaving once a day. Phongsali has a year round cool climate with temperatures as low as 5 degrees Celcius at night. Rain can be heavy - bring a jacket and warm clothes.
Vientiane, capital of Laos is Asia's biggest village. Busy and hectic in comparison to the rest of the country, it is quiet compared with any other city in Asia. Vientiane, as all of Lao's major cities, is situated on the Mekong river which forms the lifeline of the country. Vientiane is the hub for all travel in the country. The city has a population of 450,000, about 10% of the country.
Vientiane is a city full of surprises. Here you can find fields of rice and vegetables, agriculture hidden behind tree lined avenues. French Colonial architecture sits next to gilded temples. Freshly baked French bread is served next to shops selling noodle soup.
Laos is a developing country with a socialist government that is pursuing economic reform. Outside of Vientiane, the capital, and Luang Prabang, tourist services and facilities are relatively undeveloped.
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