Full country name : Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)
Area : 236,000 sq km (92,040 sq m)
Population : 5.5 million
Capital city : Vientiane (pop 500,000)
People : 50% Lao Loum (lowland Lao), 30% Lao Theung (lower-mountain dwellers of mostly proto-Malay or Mon-Khmer descent), 10-20% Lao Sung (Hmong or Mien high-altitude hill tribes) and 10-20% tribal Thais
Language : Lao and Lao dialects (closely related to Thai), French
Religion : 60% Buddhist, 40% animist and spirit cults
Government : Socialist republic
President : Khamtai Siphandon
Prime Minister : Bounyang Volachit
GDP : US$9.7 billion
GDP per head : US$1700
Annual growth : 4%
Inflation : 6%
Major products/industries : Rice, tobacco, coffee, tin mining, timber, and opium
Major trading partners : Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan
Laos has been known since ancient times as Lan Xang, or Land of the Million Elephants, and offers visitors a glimpse of old Indochina. It is less developed than its Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese neighbours, and traditionally the most reserved, but offers natural beauty and shy hospitality combined with a mix of original Buddhist culture and French influences. It also shares its borders with Burma and Cambodia.
A mountainous, landlocked country, situated at the heart of South East Asia, Laos’ lifeline is the Mekong River that flows the length of the country, providing water for agricultural lands and a major means of transport. Vientiane, the unassuming capital, is situated on its banks, and the city provides a comfortable introduction to the charms of the country. Laos’s most enticing destination is the town of Luang Prabang, the former royal kingdom, with a legacy of splendid golden temples and whitewashed houses.
A troubled history of French colonisation, internal conflicts and assertive communism chased much of Laos' population away in the 1970s and isolated the country from the outside world. Today, though, the doors stand open, and services for travellers are gradually being instituted so that visitors can enjoy an unrivalled look at the old-fashioned way of life of a country still largely unscathed by the harsh effects of mass tourism. Tourists willing to brave the lack of infrastructure will discover charming towns and rural villages, smiling, endearing people, splendid scenery, and a slow, relaxed pace of life.
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City/Town : Champasak
Price: $US
Address: Post Box 504, Pakse Central Stadium, Pakse, Champasak, Laos
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City/Town : Luang Prabang
Price: $US
Address: P.O. Box 779, Bounkhong Road, Ban Mano, Luang Prabang, Laos
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City/Town : Luang Prabang
Price: $US
Address: Domaine de Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, Laos
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City/Town : Vientiane
Price: $US 36
Address: Sibounheuang Rd., P.O. Box 815, Vientiane, Laos
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MANOLUCK HOTEL  Price: US$ 53 - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | 121/3 Phou Vao Street, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)212 250 | | Fax: | (856-71)212 508 |  | The Manoluck Hotel Luang Prabang is located in the city centre. The hotel offers 35 comfortable and spacious guest rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with satellite television and telephone. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant that serves Asian and continental cuisine. The hotel also offers laundry services for your convenience..... | | | LE PARASOL BLANC HOTEL Price: (Special Deal Guarantee) - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | P.O. Box 779, 11 Phouvao Road, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)252 124 | | Fax: | (856-71)252 159 |  | Le Parasol Blanc is situated on the outskirts of the beautifully preserved northern town of Luang Prabang. Set in a peaceful green area, Le Parasol is only a kilometre from the town and it's magnificent temples. The hotel offers comfortable rooms equipped with an array of modern amenities. The onsite restaurant serves a wide range of Luang Prabang specialities to all its guests. During leisure, you can relax at the swimming pool or sip on a refreshing drink at the cocktail bar. | | | SALA PRABANG HOTEL Price: US$ 55 - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | 102/6 Ounkham Road., Ban Xieng Mouane, P.O. Box 902 Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)252 460 | | Fax: | |  | Soak in the charm of this elegant colonial villa steeped in more than a century of rich history and yet offers the modern comforts you need when away from home: strong hot showers, crisp bed linen, and fluffy towels. Sala Prabang is a charming boutique style guesthouse, comprising of two original Heritage Buildings and a traditional Lao home. | | | MOUANG LUANG HOTEL Price: (Special Deal Guarantee) - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | P.O. Box 779, Bounkhong Road, Ban Mano, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)212 791 | | Fax: | (856-71)212 790 | | Mouang Luang Hotel is an amazing three-star hotel offering 35 guest rooms, including many facilities such as ensuite bath or shower, IDD telephones, hot & cold water and mini bar. The Mouang Luang Hotel has a delightful restaurant serving specialty Luang Prabang food as well as a bar, swimming pool and garden to relax. Mouang Luang Hotel is Convenient to all parts of the city via the hotels private minibus, situated just 500 meters from the city center, entertainment and shopping district
| | | APSARA HOTEL Price: (Special Deal Guarantee) - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | Thanon Kingkitsarath, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)212 420 | | Fax: | |  | Right in the heart of the Heritage centre, on the banks of the Nam Khan, (the quiet side of town) The Apsara, as well as having beautifully designed rooms, including terrace with a view to die for (but you don't have to), also has a restaurant serving modern European and Asian food and the driest Martinis in town. | | | THE PHOUSI HOTEL Price: US$ 60 - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | Setthathirath Road, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)212 717 | | Fax: | (856-71)212 719 |  | Phousi Hotel, located in the center of the town, proudly offers both business and tourist guests first class accommodation in a traditional ambiance of Luang Prabang City, the world heritage site in Laos.
| | | VILLA SANTI HOTEL Price: US$ 86 - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | Royal Sakkarine Road, Ban Wat Sene, P.O. Box 68, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)252 157, 212 267 | | Fax: | (856-71)252 158 |  | The Villa Santi Hotel Luang Prabang is situated in the heart of the World Heritage Site conveniently positioned close to many historical sight seeing places such as the former Royal Palace, ancient temples, Mont Phousy and shopping areas. The hotel is 10 minutes from the airport.
| | | LE CALAO INN Price: (Special Deal Guarantee) - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | Mekong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)212 100 | | Fax: | (856-71)212 085 | .jpg) | Le Calao Inn, Luang Prabang is located on the banks of the Mekong River, in a renovated historic mansion. Within a short stroll away from dining and entertainment districts, shopping and places of interest. Enjoy the views of the spectacular sunsets over the Mekong River from the individual arched balconies. The restored rooms are simply designed in a colonial style capturing the romance of a bygone era. | | | GRAND LUANG PRABANG HOTEL Price: US$ 65 - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | Ban Xiengkeo, Khet Sangkalok, P.O. Box 1191, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)253 851 | | Fax: | (856-71)253 027 |  | Laos Hotels - Grand Luang Prabang hotel and resort is situated on grounds of the Xiengkeo Palace which belonged to the famous nationalist hero of Luang Prabang, Prince Phetsarath. He chose this site for tranquility, its stunning views of the mighty Mekong River, and the breathtaking landscape of mountains surrounding Luang Prabang | | | AUBERGE DES 3 NAGAS Price: US$ 96 - City/Town : Luang Prabang | | Address: | Sakkarine Road, Luang Prabang, Laos | | Telephone: | (856-71)253 888 | | Fax: | |  | The Auberge des 3 Nagas, Luang Prabang is nearby Xieng Thang Temple and is a few minutes walk to the Nam Kham River. The Auberge des 3 Nagas is a traditional Lao style, boutique hotel sited in a historical building protected by UNESCO. Rooms are large and are tastefully, individually designed. They have a large private terrace and are equipped with modern amenities and services. | |
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