Southeast Asia on a Shoestring - Laos (PDF Chapter)

This is the Laos chapter from Lonely Planet’s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring guidebook.

A land of the lotus eaters amid the bloated development of its neighbours, Laos brings to-gether the best of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination, and appears as a favourite in many Southeast Asian odysseys.

• experience Luang Prabang, the ancient city of temples that has it all: royal history, Indo-chinese chic, colourful monks, waterfalls, stunning river views and world-class French cuisine
• maps
• take a boat ride through exhilaratingly spooky Tham Kong Lo, a 7.5km cave home to fist-sized spiders and stalactite woods
• transport
• trek and zip across the forest by day at the Gibbon Experience in Huay Xai, guided by ex-poachers turned forest rangers, and sleep in cosy treehouses at night
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Vientiane, Northern Laos, Vang Vieng, Luang Pra-bang, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi Neua, Phonsavan, Plain of Jars, Sam Neua, Vieng Xai, Northwestern Laos, Udomxai, Luang Namtha, Huay Xai, Central & Southern Laos, Tham Kong Lor & Around, Tha Khaek, Savan-nakhet, Pakse, Champasak, Wat Phu World Heritage Area, Si Phan Don, Don Khong, Don Det & Don Khon, Understand Laos, Laos Today, History, People & Culture, Food & Drink, Environment, Survival Guide.