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Wat That Xeng Stupa The National Symbol of Laos
Victory Gate Vientiane
Vientiane
is the small capital city. Laid out on a French style plan with wide
boulevards it is a pleasantly low rise and spacious city.
Fountain at Victory Monument
the Mekong
River forms most of the border with Thailand so you are never far
from this major Asian Waterway
Mekong From Phusi Hill; Luang Prabang
Mekong Sunset Savannkhet
Buddhism is the National religion here. The Wats and
Pagodas are very similar to those seen in
Thailand and Cambodia. Those seen in Luang Prabang are very atmospheric
Monks at Wat Manorom Luang Prabang
With
probably the best trekking in south east Asia, Northern Laos is a
haven for those wanting spectacular mountain scenery and hill tribe
culture almost untouched by tourism. The people her are very
laid back and a little quiet. I have added a few people shots taken
in September 2007
Kids Northern hill tribes
Girl at Ing Hang Stupa Savannkhet
Bespectacled Homong tribe Lady
Monk studying Luang Prabang
Family groups in Khmau Villages, Northern Laos
All text and Images © Dave Perkes 2007
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