Laos
By: Claire Boobbyer
Series: Footprint focus; Footprint focus
Publisher: Footprint; Footprint Handbooks
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Bath, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781908206886
Subjects: Guidebooks
Other titles: Footprint focus Laos
Description: "Laos is a fusion of cultures: Colonial architecture, coffee and croissants sit alongside open-air food stalls which line the Mekong river and the saffron-robed monks which reside around That Luang, Vientiane&#x2019;s holiest Buddhist monument. Walk around the former royal capital of Luang Prabang and admire the dozens of gilded temples during the day, before spending the night in a tree house high in the jungle canopy, waking up to the sound of singing gibbons &#x2013; Southeast Asia&#x2019;s most romantic ape. Footprint Focus Laos provides comprehensive coverage of this warm-hearted nation, offering information on everything from elephant treks to kayaking tours. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Laos. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where is best to eat, sleep and play. Includes information on tour operators and activities, from dolphin watching to festivals. Detailed maps for Vientiane, Luang Prabang and other key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with information on all the main attractions, plus many lesser-known sights, Footprint Focus Laos will prove an ideal travelling companion for your trip.

From open-air food stalls and saffron-robed monks to gilded temples and tree houses high in the jungle canopy, Footprint Focus Laos provides comprehensive coverage of all the major and lesser-known sights.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Planning your trip; title: Laos: Vientiane region; title: Luang Prabang and around; title: Far north; title: Plain of Jars, Vieng Xai and the northeast; title: Central provices; title: Far south.