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Average Daily Cost (per person): LAK 239,356.41
Accommodation1 LAK 91,402.61
Food2 LAK 95,022.85
Water2 LAK 6,812.49
Local Transportation1 LAK 31,660.16
Entertainment1 LAK 53,287.39
Communication2 LAK 25,071.82
Tips and Handouts1 LAK 23,071.58
Intercity Transportation1 LAK 97,422.04
Souvenirs1 LAK 28,960.34
Alcohol2 LAK 29,066.73
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Accommodation
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Rooms from $14.50
This hotel is comfortable, affordable, and relaxed. The rooms include a private bathroom, air conditioning, internet, and breakfast. The views from the hotel are also excellent.
Phousi Mountain Kingkitsarath Road
Luang Prabang
Laos is one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia, and as a landlocked country with a handful of famous attractions, it is often overlooked. Travelers who do come to this country come for the laid back atmosphere, and beautiful landscape with striking sunsets and welcoming people. Throughout the country you'll find colonial French towns and beautiful Buddhist stupas, so while it may be less popular, when you look at the subtleties, Laos has plenty to offer.

Popular experiences include a visit to the golden Phra That Luang temple and Wat Si Saket, the site of 2,000 Buddha statues. Enjoy the growing industry of ecotourism or take a longtail boat ride down the Mekong River. Tubing is one of the most popular activities in Laos.

Top Tourist Attractions
Vieng Xai: A large and extensive network of caves that served as an underground city during the Vietnam War.
Wat Phu: The ruins of Khmer Temples that are located near Mount Phu Kao.
Pha That Luang: A beautiful temple that is one of the most important monuments in Laos.
Popular Foods
Laap: The Laos national dish that is a salad like dish made from minced meat, herbs, many spices, and lime juice.
Tam Maak Hung: A green papaya salad made with fermented crab meat and fish sauce.
Khao Jii Pat-te: French baguettes stuffed with a pate.
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Mellow Out

By backpackguru on Nov 28, 2011
If you've been moving swiftly through Southeast Asia, giving each location a couple of days, then Laos is a great place to slow your pace and soak up some of the atmosphere. Laos is more about the atmosphere than it is about checking sights off a list, so spend some time in the less touristy Southeast Asian country and mellow out a little bit. You'll find other travelers here for sure, but Laos is more about soaking up the local culture. Don't swiftly pass through here because you'll only regret it in the long run.
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