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As the most attractive destination in Asia, Vietnam attracts more and more international tourists ( in 2019, there were 18 Million foreign visitors ), who travel to Vietnam to enjoy, relax, and discover the breathtaking hidden charms for a dream holiday with great experiences. You not only see the world but also change the world to make our planet a better place to live!
Vibrant Vietnam – Timeless Charm, my amazing captivating homeland, boasted one of the World’s 20 best destinations and the most rewarding country to explore with friendly people who always warmly welcome you all!
With over 10 World UNESCO HERITAGE sites, colorful culture of 54 Ethnic Minority groups,3/4 Mountain area (great adventures),30 national parks, long emotional history of over 3000 years, a delicious variety of local cuisine, and a long skinny country with 3200 km long coastline with white sand beautiful beaches … where it offers you all beyond your expectation, and you’ll find countless enriching experiences.
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Laos is a peaceful beautiful mountain country with landlock and over 7 million people! Traveling in Laos to indulge your life, in Laos please don’t Rush! people are friendly, helpful, and warm-hearted. It is also the country of Buddhism, which used to be called the country of millions of Elephants.
If you love nature, Mountain and peaceful landscape, Buddhist country too, Laos is an ideal place for you :
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Laos travel attractions:
1. Vientiane is the capital city of Laos located on a curve of the Mekong River and shares the border with Thailand. Although the largest city in Laos, it remains the feel of a sleepy, peaceful town with ancient temples and tree linear boulevards that used to be a fortified wall against foreign invasions. It’s a great place for passionate pedestrians to pleasantly explore on foot.
What to do:
Wat Sisaket:
the oldest temple in Vientiane, housing hundreds of Buddha images; There are lots of Temples in the Town
Wat Si Muang is the city’s most popular temple and monastery.
Haw Pha Kaew is another temple of note with a slightly less impressive history, it was built as the home of the Emerald Buddha that is now housed in Bangkok. After being destroyed in 1828, the latest reconstruction is dated 1942.
Pha That Luang:
Laos’s most important religious building and the Symbol of Laos, best seen at sundown for the effects of the sunset on its golden surface. The Black Stupa is a more authentic ancient construction
Besides the temples, Vientiane offers the Patuxai or Victory Gate, which has to rival the Arc De Triomphe in Paris. Also, a short distance from the city is Xieng Khuan or Buddha Park.
Buddha Park was created in 1958 and houses an eclectic selection of Buddha images. The Socialist-era Lao Revolutionary Museum is also worth a visit.
When to go?
Travel Tips:
Don’t drink the tap water – stick to the bottled water available everywhere. Laos’s Weather has three distinct seasons, all with their advantages and disadvantages. The best time to visit overall is the cool season, between November and February. By November, the rains are usually over, all rivers are navigable and roads are passable.
Please note that Dress decently, especially when visiting temples and mosques. If you wish to wear khakis, they should be long enough to cover the knees. A hat or umbrella is useful against the sun. Put on sunblock and moisturizer before leaving your hotel. A good pair of shoes is recommended if you wish to explore on foot.
2.Luang Prabang Travel Guide
Khuangsi Waterfalls Attractions:
Kuang Si Falls is a “must-see” attraction in Luang Prabang. The falls are truly an amazing spectacle and the biggest waterfall in Luang Prabang. This multi-tier waterfall is about 30km out of town.
Getting there:
To get there, you’ll have to travel by local transportation such as songthaew, tuk-tuk roughly 1 hour or by boat
The Road:
The road to the falls winds through hills with spectacular natural views, including terraced rice fields, along the beautiful mountain which makes the trip a memorable one.
On the way, there is a Hmong village where the old ladies still wear Hmong traditional costumes. It is famous for its hand-woven handicrafts.
It’s worth stopping by to see the village, its handicrafts, or the way of life of the villagers. If you fancy taking photos of girls in Hmong costumes, beware that you might be asked to buy their stuff in return and some can be a little too pushy.
When you get closer to the falls you will feel that the weather is cooler and fresher, because the area is high and covered with forest!!!
The Falls: To enter Kuang Si Park everyone must pay an entry fee (20,000kip).
From the entry, you can turn right and walk through a forested area where there are enclosures housing Asian black bears rescued from poachers.
At the very bottom of the falls, there are several blue pools of water and small cascades (3-5 meters high); some of the falls are multi-tiered. Most of the pools are open for swimming (one is closed as being a sacred site) though the water is a bit cold because this area is shaded by big trees. This makes the falls a popular cool-off place among locals and tourists alike during the hot season.
There are small wooden huts to change in. Picnic benches are also available all around the park. The whole park area is shaded and cool making it perfect for a relaxing family outing and picnic. Sitting under the shade watching children swimming or jumping up and down in the pools can be relaxing and enjoyable. Jumping in the pool yourself can be fun too. Just be careful to avoid hitting yourself and others
The site is well maintained with walkways and bridges to guide the visitors.
There are also trails to climb to the top of the falls where there are more natural pools for swimming. The trails are steep and can be extremely slippery, especially in the rainy season… so you’ll need proper shoes to climb to the top, but the climb is well worth the effort. However, it is not suitable for unfit people or small children. Don’t forget to take a bottle of water with you;
And If you climb up to the top at the left-hand side (of the entrance) trails you’ll arrive at a huge and very impressive pool and its source. At the top, you actually cross the top of the falls and this is a great place to get a good view down.
To recharge your energy after exhausting yourself by exploring the trails or swimming, there are many stalls selling food and drinks near the picnic area at the entrance to the falls.
In 1996, Luang Prabang was voted a World Heritage site. Luang Prabang used to be the former capital of Laos, the center of culture and religion of the Laotian people with monasteries, monuments, traditional costumes, old French houses, and beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains. Every year, Luang Prabang welcomes thousands of both domestic and international tourists, especially during its yearly celebration called Pimai Lao (or Laos New Year) in mid-April. The people are hospitalized, the atmosphere is typical, and the cultures are unspoiled.
First You should go to the old city, marked by UNESCO as a ‘historic preservation zone’. You can tour the sights, from vibrant Dala Market to Wat Xieng Thong, one of the oldest and largest temples in the town.
What to do? There are hundreds of monasteries or Temples, monuments…
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham is worth a visit, especially at dusk when you are likely to hear the murmuring chants of monks praying.
Wat Mai is the Royal Palace Museum, which is housed in a mansion that was once the royal palace. It’s interesting to see how humble and sparsely royal families once lived. Built as a residence for King Sisavang Vong and his family in 1904 by the French, like Wat Xieng Thong the palace was built on the riverfront, to be in direct view of arriving official visitors. Displaying traditional Laos motifs fused with French beaux-art styles, many of the rooms have been preserved since the day of the revolution when the royal family was forced into exile by the Pathet Lao.
It’s said that the palace is haunted by ghosts and few will venture inside after dark. Inside, the walls feature murals and paintings depicting typical Laos life. It is advisable to visit the place first to stock up on some knowledge before taking the temple tours, ultimately making them more interesting.
Phou Si Hill Standing like a guardian above Luang Prabang is surrounded by smaller temples at the lower level. A 15-minute climb to the summit leads to That Comsi, a stupa where some royal remains are kept. Sunrise or sunset is the best time to visit Phou Si. The views of the town, the Mekong River and its tributary, the Khan River, and the surrounding mountains are most striking at this vantage point. Don’t forget your camera.
Otherwise, you can enjoy some of the sights around Luang Phabang by taking a boat up the Mekong River and contemplating the hundreds of Buddhas within the holy Pak Ou caves, or traveling south through the surrounding hills to one of the area’s two major waterfalls, Kuang Si and Tad Se. Luang Nam Tha is a good base for trekking and river trips, although the town itself doesn’t have much to offer.
An easy way you soak up the town’s languid atmosphere is by wandering the streets of the old quarter at dawn, when the town’s legion of monks receives alms every early morning ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHT to start your day, or at dusk when the air fills with otherworldly chants wafting from the temples.
3. Vang Vieng Travel Guides:
Vang Vieng is a small idyllic riverside town, surrounded by the mountain, and rivers en route from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, situated in an area of beautiful karst formations, the classic South-East Asian views that dip into lovely greys and mauves as the sun sets behind them and, in front, the Nam Song River turns to black with colors rippling in its reflections.
What to do?
Highlights of Vang Vieng are cave-filled rock formations including seven major ones, from 2 to 16km away. The most interesting sites are Tham Phu Kham cave, half an hour’s spine-compacting ride away from Vang Vieng, and Tham Jang in the Vang Vieng Resort complex.
If you love adventures, taking inner tubing the river or kayaking is a very agreeable way to spend a day, picking up snacks and Beer Lao on the way. Just being there is an attraction in itself – the scenery, laid-back countryside, karst formations changing in the light conditions, and walking along the Nam Song River to have the best view and sunset in the afternoon
Take a bus or tuk-tuk to Blue Lagoon for great jumping or swimming in crystal beautiful cool water or do Ziplining
Getting there:
Vang Vieng is between Vientiane and Luang Prabang – by bus (Mountain road and bus conditions permitting) about 6-8 hours from Luang Prabang, around 3-4 hours from Vientiane.
Travel Tips:
Sometimes it is quite hot and humid, so You will need some light clothing in the warm months wearing long sleeves and pants is advisable due to malarial concerns. Get a good pair of walking shoes that cover your feet well.
Many Laotian roads have stones, rocks, and planks by the side ENJOY FREE BUMP MASSAGE. Also, some areas are muddy and some swampy areas have leeches. So be prepared with leech socks as well.
Carry a disinfectant with you. These things are not easily available in village areas.
A good camera goes a long way! And lots of films. Slide film is also recommended.
Digital Camera and Memory Cards Analog Camera and films/slides
Amazing Thailand – it begins with the people” is the slogan becoming the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia, and the only Southeast Asian nation that has never been colonized by a European power. With endless attractions for visitors of all budgets and interests, Thailand attracts travelers from all over the world to Southeast Asia about 35-40 million tourists every year!
With a colorful culture of Buddhism, take you through thousands of impressive Buddhist temples across the country, and enjoy Delicious Food to learn Thai culinary arts. For beach holiday lovers to Explore the spectacular islands and bask on world-class beaches, also see some exotic wildlife, and tour the country’s landscapes as Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui offer life in paradise with their miles of pristine sand and crystal water.
Bangkok- the biggest capital city, never sleep city with numerous Bars and nightclubs, so The nightlife is also guaranteed to please the party crowd, heaven with its millions of product types, brand names, and prices at every corner, either at an affordable market or a luxury mall. Most importantly, everywhere you go, you will be warmly greeted by the Thai locals with smiles – Thailand is the ‘land of smiles.
Otherwise, Thailand offers you a great adventure holiday, homestay, trekking, hiking, cycling, kayaking…. with beautiful mountains, rivers, and colors of different hill tribe groups of people such as Northern Thailand –Chiangmai, Kanchanaburi…
Travel Update News: For Safe and responsible travel, always.
When we are ready to get back on the road, we want to ensure our trips remain safe for everyone — for our travelers, us, and the people we visit along the way.
We’re always following recommendations from the World Health Organization, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and local government rules for Safe Travel protocols. All our itineraries are undergone a comprehensive risk assessment and audit, with our leaders, guides, crews, and suppliers completing COVID-19 health and safety training.
Thailand Facts :
Population: roughly 70 million
Capital: Bangkok
Currency: Baht
Language: Thai, English, Chinese
Religion: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
Thailand Attractions:
1. Bangkok:
Bangkok will never let you down if you want to Party or do business in the field of entertainment, art, or religion. Bangkok is the center of everything—all the chances and entertainment emerge along the canal, hopeful and joyful. Also, check out The Grand Palace and hundreds of Temples
2. Phuket Island: It is one of the best tourist resorts in Southeast Asia. It is the largest island in Thailand with the Indian Ocean to its west coast and 862 kilometers away from south Bangkok. It boasts all the fascinating tropical sceneries: prosperous tropical rain forests, neatly lined rubber trees in plantations, soft and fine beaches, steep cliffs.
3. Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand, governed by Surat Thani. It is 80 kilometers away from its provincial capital and 560 kilometers away from Bangkok. In the recent decade, it has grown from an island of little fame into one of the top seashore tourism resorts in Thailand.
4. Pattaya Resort has won worldwide fame as “Oriental Hawaii” owing to its nice sunshine, beaches, and seafood there. It is a newly-emerged seashore tourism resort. Pattaya Resort is 154 kilometers away from the Southeast part of the capital Bangkok. It is located in the Siam Gulf between Indian Peninsula and Malaya. And it has 20 plus square kilometers with charming sceneries and a comfortable climate.
5. Wat Phra Kaew is the most famous temple and one of the three national treasures in Thailand. It is located in the northeast part of Bangkok Grand Palace. It was built in 1784 and is a part of Bangkok Grand Palace, sizing in 1/4 of the latter. It is a place for worship and religious ceremonies and it gets its name because an emerald Buddha is worshiped
6. Kanchanaburi is the largest of the western provinces of Thailand. The neighboring provinces are (clockwise, from the north) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi. In the west, it borders Kayin State, Mon State, and the Tanintharyi Region of Myanmar. Tourists are attracted by beautiful mountains, National Park, Rivers, the history of its ancient civilization, and the World War II Bridge over the River Kwai (also spelled “Khwae”).
7. Chiang Mai :
Chiang Mai means New City, it is used for the Capital of the Lana Kingdom which offers everything you want to do and see!
This is the second-biggest province of Thailand after Bangkok, it is bordered by Lamphun and Tak on the south, Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Lamphun on the east, and Mae Hong Son on the west. In the north, Chiang Mai borders the Shan State of Myanmar. Chiang Mai is situated at about 310 meters above sea level, in the Mae Ping River basin, Ping is the most important river in Chiang Mai and it flows along 540 km. from North to South.
Chiang Mai, a Mountain area, is home to different minority groups including the Lua, Mon, Karen, Lahu, Yao, Lisu, Akha, Hmong, and Muser people. Many of these tribes maintain their traditional lifestyles. Many foreign visitors prefer to visit to study the way of life of these villages. Today, Chiang Mai is a political, economic, geographical, cultural, and tourist, due to its excellent infrastructure with international direct flight connections to inside the country and other countries in the region including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Burma, Cambodia, and Taiwan. Flying to Chiang Mai is easy and cheap, flight time is about one hour; the city is also easily accessible by train and by bus.
Chiang Mai offers great adventure opportunities with, ziplining jungle tours, mountain bike riding, river rafting, elephant riding, and mountain trekking. It is also a good starting point to explore nearby locations like Doi Suthep, Chiang Dao, Pai, Soppong, Mae Salong, Mae Hong Song, Chiang Saen, and Mae Chaem.
Otherwise, you just wander around the old city with lots of beautiful old temples, check out the old and night markets for shopping, and rest at Thai Massage places the nightlife is so lively with Ladyboy show, kickboxing …
GETTING AROUND IN THAILAND:
Thailand offers plenty of ways to get around, the transportation system in Thailand is one of the most advanced and modern in Southeast Asia and continues to improve.
Plane:
Many new airports offer both international to connect all over the world and domestic airlines that cover distances within an hour. All are great service!
Airport Rail Link to City
The Airport Rail Link provides train services at a maximum speed of 160 km/hr on an elevated track parallel to the eastern railway, which covers a distance of approximately 28 kilometers, passing through 8 stations: Phyathai Station, Rajprarop Station, Makkasan Station, and City Air Terminal, Ramkhamhaeng Station, Hua Mark Station, Thab Chang Station, Lad Krabang Station, and Suvarnabhumi Station.
Bangkok BTS Sky train & MRT Subway:
Thailand entered the 21st century with several modern, electric rail systems that help ease traffic congestion and make travel around the city more comfortable and convenient.
Train
The Thai train network is quite extensive and in addition to being reasonably priced, is a charming way to travel the countryside.
Bus and coach:
Thailand features a wide variety of bus options, including comfortable air-conditioned coaches, linking all major and minor cities and towns throughout the kingdom.
Mobile home
Several international motor home agencies offer the opportunity to explore Thailand in a mobile recreational vehicle. Depending on the size, some mobile homes feature bedrooms with TVs and even kitchens with dining tables.
Private car
For those who wish to avoid driving in Bangkok but also prefer a more private means of transportation than public taxis, there are a number of custom limousine services that provide professional drivers and a selection of vehicles.
Car rental
For those who prefer driving though, car rentals are available as a relatively inexpensive way of getting around but should be done only after familiarizing yourself with the local driving laws and customs.
Taxi
Bangkok arguably has more taxis than any city on Earth. Not only are they plentiful, but they are also very reasonably priced now that meters have become the norm.
Tuk Tuk:
One of the most iconic modes of transportation, the tuk-tuk is the quintessential Thai vehicle. The colorful, noisy, open-air tuk-tuks that are found throughout Bangkok are both a “must ride” experience for visitors and a convenient way for both visitors and locals to quickly get around.
Motorbike and scooter
Motorbikes and scooters are two of the most popular modes of transportation in Thailand as they are inexpensive and fuel-efficient. Both within cities and around the countryside, motorbikes, and scooters are used by locals for work and personal travel. It is easy and quick to get around in the short distance
Bicycle:
There are various opportunities for cyclists to enjoy Thailand. Hire a tandem bike to cruise around beach towns such as Hua Hin, go on an extreme mountain biking adventure in Chiang Mai, or take a multi-day bike tour that passes through small Thai villages and stops at natural and historical attractions along the way.
Boat:
Thailand has a network of rivers and a long history of transportation by boat.
THAILAND VISA GUIDE:
Most international tourists arriving via an international airport will be given a 30-day visa exemption stamp, however, those with back-to-back visa-exempt entries might be questioned. As of December 31st, 2016, the number of visa exemption entries at a land border has been limited to two per calendar year, for a maximum of 30 days each time. For those who would prefer to get a visa, a valid tourist visa offers a maximum of a 60-day stay.
The Thai visa photo criteria are 6 cm high x 4 cm wide on a bright background color.
Visa exemptions
The citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Thailand for a certain amount of time:
• Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and South Korea (maximum stay of up to 90 days)
• Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Russia, Vietnam (maximum stay of up to 30 days)
• Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brunei, Belgium, Canada, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia(unlimited), Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Slovak, Slovenia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, and the USA
(maximum stay of up to 30 days when entering Thailand at an airport, plus 2 extra 30-day exemptions at a land border in a calendar year)
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
The citizens of countries that are eligible for a VOA to enter Thailand can NOT enter Thailand at any Thai / Cambodian border: Andorra, Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
All other foreign citizens must obtain a Thai visa from their nearest Thai embassy/consulate.
Note: It is recommended to keep a copy or record with your camera, your passport, visa, most recent entry stamp, and your embarkation card
THAILAND WEATHER & CLIMATE:
Like some other southeast Asia countries, Thailand’s cool season runs from November until the end of February. With its low humidity, relatively low temperatures, and clear skies, the cool season is the best time to visit, though regular days of the high 20s and low 30s might leave you wondering just who came up with the term ‘cool’. It is also the peak tourist season, so expect lots of new friends at the more popular spots like the islands and major towns.
In northern Thailand, the dry season with cooler temperatures falls between November and May, with heavy rainfall between June and October.
In the south, the climate differs between the east and west coasts. The weather on the east coast is good for most of the year, with the lowest rainfall in January and February, and the highest in November. The west coast is more favorable during the winter months when diving and snorkeling will be at their best.
