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Laos is a country situated in the south east regions of Asia. Although often forgotten as a tourist destination, Laos has a variety of locations which are of tourist interest. Those wishing to travel to Laos can experience these locations and the cool and laid back ambiance that Laos sports.
Getting into Laos is easy for citizens of countries that are members of ASEAN, as they do not require a Visa. For others, getting a Visa is easy, with Visas currently being available on arrival. The airports at Vientiane and Luang Prabang have regular international flights that can take tourists to Laos. Laos can also be approached by land, with entry possible from countries like Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Transport is easy to get inside Laos, with the local Laos Airlines operating daily domestic flights to major locations in Laos. Road and water transport is also easily available.
Locations worth seeing include the royal town of Luang Prabang, which exudes old world charm and grandeur, and has been named a world heritage site by the UNESCO. The remote town of Phongsali has cool weather and a characteristic feel of China. The Si Phan Don are along the Mekong river is one of the most scenic locations in Laos, with a wealth of interests like waterfalls, diminutive fishing villages, colonial buildings and even dolphins. Tourism is undergoing rapid development in Laos, and all these locations have adequate arrangements of food and accommodation.
Those wishing to travel to Laos can experience all these locations amidst the warm, friendly and genial hospitality of the people and the cool, laid back ambiance.
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