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This one day trip consists of trekking and kayaking.

If you are looking for a real time adventure in rivers, head out to partake in a kayaking trip on Nam Khan river in Laos. Get picked up from your hotel around 09:00 AM, then go up to the north where the Kayak starting point is located and listen to the instruction from the guide's mouth before you set out for paddling. Along with the sightseeing and activities, delving into night shopping will let you view a detailed presentation of the Lao life clearly.

To be listed out, a visit to mount Phousi, Kuang Si waterfall, rock climbing in Vang Vieng, biking in the mountains, white water rafting in Nam Song River, hot air balloon ride are the best options which can make your tour of Laos perfect. A short drive away from the city centre of Vang Vieng, we stopped by a local village to explore the local culture and immerse ourselves in their daily lives. Take one look and you'll know how much this place has gone through over the centuries.

All four walls of the temple have been destroyed over and over, with the floor full of rubble. Walking through the local market here didn't just remind me of the wet markets we have back home - the way locals sold their produce was also eye-opening. Unsurprisingly, there's no such thing as having an air conditioned market in Laos.

Do take note to stay close to the paths marked out, as there are still unexploded bombs in the area up to this day. It's beautiful how a land of destruction and so much pain can be so transformed into an iconic site worth conserving and marvelled at after more than 50 years. Unfortunately, the Plain of Jars is better known these days for being heavily bombed in World War 2. Not for strategic reasons, but because bombers had to drop unused munitions before returning to their base.

Travelling in Laos via road is not as easy as you think - the van swerved around the twisty and rocky mountainous route, occasionally driving over potholes and beds of rocks for around 7 hours. From Luang Prabang, we took off by van to our next destination: Xieng Khouang. The falls are made of three tiers, with each building up to the steepest of them all with a 60m drop.

The entire park is filled with shallow pools located all over for you to take a dip in, with a few pools closed for religious purposes. Deep fried, steamed, grilled, or in soup, it was all up to us. As the fish used in Lao food mainly come freshly caught from the Mekong River, there's no lack of fish dishes.

Located at the foot of Mount Phousi, you have to visit the night market after catching the sunset. This is the place to go for a satisfying shopping spree. With heavily Thai-inspired products, the Handicraft Market brought forth the shopaholics in us. It was mildly dangerous for our wallets as we were stopping at every single stall even 20 meters from the entrance, haggling Information for Tourist in Laos the best prices we could get.