Climate change in Laos involves two seasons during the year. From May to October is to 35 ° C hot but very humid, often go heavy rains. During this period, rainfall is so much that the water floods the streets sometimes. Furthermore, it may spill mighty Mekong River, along which most of the population lives. From November to April - a dry and cool daytime temperatures average around 27 ° C, night drop to 13-15. The best time to travel - from December to April.
In Laos, the lives of 6 million people, most of them - in villages. The largest city - the capital of Vientiane, situated in a bend of the Mekong. Vientiane acquired city status only in the XIX century thanks to the French colonialists who actually built it after the expulsion of the army of Siam. If possible, the Europeans have retained the characteristic features of the architecture of Laos and its national character. And to this day it is the most lively and crowded place with typical Southeast Asian numerous markets, as well as many religious temples and monuments of antiquity.
The main religion of Laos - Buddhism. Here he devoted most of the temples and monasteries. Buddhism is considered the most important monument of That Luang Stupa, built in the XVI century. According to legend, it concluded relics of the Buddha, placed there by an Indian emperor in the III century. The stupa is also a symbol of the sovereignty of the Republic and is depicted on the national flag. On the large square in front of That Luang held celebrations and sporting events.
Additional area attractions Vientiane - Ho temples Rev. Pat, Wat Si Muang, black stupa Tat Dame, the largest monastery in the country Wat Thong Seng "City of the Golden Temple", the National Museum in the former royal residence. Wat Si Saket - the only structure survived the ravages of war without subsequent reconstruction. It is famous for its numerous niches. Each of them is on a sculpture of the Buddha, a total of 6840. There are in the capital and modern monuments. This Patusay, an analogue of the French Arc de Triomphe, built in 1958.
The former capital of Laos, Luang Prabang - the most beautiful city in the country. Here on the hill is a pagoda Chomsi Tat, which leads to the entrance of 328 steps, the Museum of Religious Art in a former monastery Wat Visun, Wat That Luang - Tombs of the Kings and their families, Wat Mai - the residence of senior Buddhist clergy. In the caves of Pak At 25 km from Luang Prabang is a complex sculptural images of Buddha in various guises.
Rarely visited by tourists small southern town of Thakhek. This town - one of the most modern in Laos, many houses are built in European style. French villas tower next door to the building trade companies, and small streets with little houses Lao smoothly into the droning avenues. Night life in Thakhek does not stop, there are numerous clubs and casinos.
In Laos, a very original cuisine, although it can be seen and features Thai and Vietnamese. Basis dishes - rice, freshwater fish, meat, a lot of greens, vegetables and tofu. All of these products, seasonings, sauces and succulent exotic fruits have a large variety in local markets, including Dala in Luang Prabang and the largest market of the country Talaat in Vientiane. Hence, many begin their tour guides, you can buy souvenirs and trinkets Lao.