Officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Laos is a country making its way to many travelers’ lists of must visits despite of their self-imposed isolation. Laos has a well-preserved culture, equipped with lush jungles, the most beautiful scenic landscapes, winding rivers, village markets and more-more than enough to make a tourist stay longer than planned.Declared to be a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Plain of Jars is one of Laos’ pride and glory making it a top tourist attraction in the country. The Plain of jars is an archeological site believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Archeologists believe that the display of these huge several hundred jars are for burial purposes.Yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Luang Prabang is Laos’ center of tourism. Travellers can sightsee and discover buildings and natural surroundings that made it through times of war and revolution it mirrors how the country and its inhabitants are survivors. The capital city of Laos is Vientiane, which is also the center of the country’s government. In Vientiane, tourists can enjoy seeing Buddhist monasteries and busy markets.The tourism of Laos is developing, climbing up to be one of the world’s top destinations best visited by history lovers and enthusiasts. Though life in Laos is simple, their culture and history are both complex, making a visit to their country nothing but interesting.
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