Phonsavan actually means ‘Hills of Paradise’ in the Lao language and this is a great place to come if you want to see a more rural side of the country.
This part of Laos is known, rather surprisingly, for its cowboy culture and you will find real life Lao cowboys here who dress in Stetsons and rear cattle on the lush plains around Phonsavan.
This is also a good jumping off point to visit spots like the Plain of Jars which is a gorgeous natural structure that is so-named as the pillars resemble jars.
Visit the Angkor Silk Farm and take their free tour to see just how all ...
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As enthralling as the temples of Angkor may be, there are lots of other ...
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Nong Khiaw is also known as Nong Kiau and is a pretty spot in Laos that is ...
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Blending both Vietnamese and European design elements, the architecture of ...
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