When you visit Laos will immediately realize the importance of culture, heritage and Buddhism for its inhabitants. Laos has been isolated from external influences so that tourists get a unique view of traditional life in Southeast Asia. With its luxuriant lowlands of the Mekong River valley and the Annamite highlands robust, Laos has to be one of the highlights of Asia.
Laos has a tropical monsoon climate with the rainy season during the months of May to November and the roads can be washed and dry season from December to April. The weather is very hot and there is less rain between November and February. The most popular time for tourists to actually visit Laos is from December to February, but the good thing is that there are many in these times.
For hiking or visiting the mountains, May and July are good, hot and dry months for the experience. One of the most beautiful places in Laos is Luang Prabang has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. It is an ancient magical city that seems to have stopped in time surrounded by mountains.
In the center of the city of Laos is Mount Phousi which you must visit during
Laos tours. From this point of view you will witness amazing breathtaking views of the hills and the surrounding temples. Khone Phapheng is the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and with this in mind makes it a great place to experience. It is this waterfall at the southern end of Si Phan Don home to rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Pak Ou Caves are an absolutely fabulous scene to behold one vision. One of the caves is filled with hundreds of Buddha statues can be seen through a rough hole in the cliff.
If you see this incredible scene closely, then you can exit the dock, where beautifully carved stones will take you to the entrance of the cave. There are statues of Buddha that you will fine everywhere you look, the balance on the shelves of rock, covering the stairs and into the nooks and crannies in the cave.
The pilgrims and kings have gone to the caves to worship at least the last 500 years so a visit to Luang Prabang travel is a must. Pha That Luang is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos, which was built in the 16th century. The temple was damaged by an invasion of Thailand, but has since been restored to its former glory. There are some people who believe that the relics of Buddha are found in this temple. This temple is national symbol of Lao nationalism because of its architecture and culture as its identify the people of Laos.
It is a magnificently matchless place known as the Plain of Jars, located in this remote northern Laos, where hundreds of huge stone urns. The polls are one of the most enigmatic ancient monuments Asia. To this day many jars have been kept secret of many historians who have tried out with them and discover what they really mean. Thus a visit is a must during
Namibia adventure tour.
