Laos Hotels

Laos Hotels

Hotels in the nation of Laos are often required for people who need accommodation in the nation. Some may want to see the famous historic areas, the big cities, the rural areas. Some may want to have cheap or luxury hotel. Some may want a large or small hotel. Many want to have a Laos Holidays. Mnay need Flights to Laos.

Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia and the thickly forested landscape consists mostly of rugged mountains, the highest of which is Phou Bia at 2,817 m, with some plains and plateaus. The Mekong River forms a large part of the western boundary with Thailand, whereas the mountains of the Annamite Chain form most of the eastern border with Vietnam.

Laos is the home to the Indochinese tiger, the giant gaur, and the Asian elephant. A number of animal species have been discovered or re-discovered in Laos in recent years. These include the striped or Annamite rabbit, the saola, and most recently the Laotian rock rat or kha-nyou.

Most of the western border of Laos is demarcated by the Mekong River, which is an important artery for transportation. The Dong falls at the southern end of the country prevent access to the sea, but cargo boats travel along the entire length of the Mekong in Laos during most of the year. Smaller power boats and pirogues provide an important means of transportation on many of the tributaries of the Mekong.

The Mekong has thus not been an obstacle but a facilitator for communication, and the similarities between Laos and northeast Thai society--same people, same language--reflect the close contact that has existed across the river for centuries. Also, many Laotians living in the Mekong Valley have relatives and friends in Thailand. Prior to the twentieth century, Laotian kingdoms and principalities encompassed areas on both sides of the Mekong, and Thai control in the late nineteenth century extended to the left bank.

The country is one of four in the opium poppy growing region known as the "Golden Triangle".

Vientiane is the capital city of Laos, situated in the Mekong Valley. It is also Laos's largest city. Vientiane is situated on a bend of the Mekong river, which forms the border with Thailand at this point.

Theravada Buddhism is a dominant influence in Lao culture. It is reflected throughout the country from language to the temple and in art, literature, performing arts, etc. Many elements of Lao culture predate Buddhism, however. For example, Laotian music is dominated by its national instrument, the khaen, a type of bamboo pipe that has prehistoric origins. The khaen traditionally accompanied the singer in lam, the dominant style of folk music. Among the various lam styles, the lam saravane is probably the most popular.

Cities, towns and villages in Laos

A Alao, A Cho Ban Nôi, A Doi, A Don, A Kiom, A Kleum, A Lim, A Ling, A Magne, Attopu, Ban Houayxay, Champasak (town), Don Kho, Kaysone Phomvihane (district), Louang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay, Pakbeng, Paksong, Pakxe, Phongsali, Phonsavan, Salavan (city), Sam Neua, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Xaignabouli

Rice is the staple food and has cultural and religious significance. There are many traditions and rituals associated with rice production in different environments, and among many ethnic groups.

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