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Experience one of the most distinctive destinations in Southeast Asia with Lonely Planet. Trek through rice fields into timeless thatched villages, visit magnificent unrestored temples or make like the locals and relax with a riverside Beerlao as the sun sets over the Mekong.
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In This Guide:
Best ecotourism initiatives in Laos guide you through untouched wilderness
Unique culture itinerary helps you discover the real Laos
Cycling tours take you on wild two-wheeled adventures
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Synopsis
Discover LaosWeave your own path through the temple-lined streets of World Heritage-listed Luang Prabang.
Find out why Katang villagers sleep with their heads pointed towards an outside wall.
Explore the ancient Khmer's 'imitation of heaven' at mystical Wat Phu Champasak.
Join locals for a riverside Beerlao as the sun sets over the Mekong in Vientiane.
In This Guide:
Three authors, 1472 hours of on-the-road research, 61 maps
Our guide is dedicated to providing travelers with environmentally and culturally aware travel advice
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