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However, Laos alone rewards further exploration, and with a little more time it's not hard to feel like you're visiting places where few Westerners venture. Most people visit the country as part of a wider trip in the region, often entering from Thailand and following the Mekong further south.

Laos's lifeline is the Mekong River, which runs the length of the country, at times bisecting it and at others serving as a boundary with Thailand; the rugged Annamite Mountains historically have acted as a buffer against Vietnam, with which Laos shares its eastern border. It does cost 10,000kip to visit, and the museum is on Thanon Samsenthai. The museum includes a Jar from the Plain of Jars (a very popular and mysterious attraction in Laos), clothes, photo galleries and Information for Tourist in Laos about the several invasions by the Siamese, American and French.

The museum in Vientiane has a lot to see, and gives a great insight into what life was like in the 18th century in Laos. You can make a visit to some local markets or ride a motorcycle around to explore the region. This one of the most popular Laos attractions features 3 main isles are Don Khong, Don Det, and Don Khon with full of cool things to discover.

Si Phan Don (4000 islands in Mekong) is an archipelago of 4000 islands where is well-known as a tranquil and laid back region in Laos. Highlights of the 3 days, 2 nights cruise include visits to the ancient Khmer temples of Wat Phu and Uo Moung, the Si Phan Don area and the Khone Phapheng falls. Vat Phou Mekong cruises offers cruises down the Mekong river on a converted ferry boat.

It comprises of a number of barays, two palaces, several small shrines, a processional walkway and a main sanctuary that was dedicated to Shiva. The temple that is built at the foot of a mountain overlooking the plains is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. About 40 kilometers South of Pakse are the ruins of Wat Phou , a 10th century Khmer temple.

You'll find the UXO centre behind Souphanouvong Park (which is on Highway 13 heading towards the Chinese Market). There are displays of real-life bombies, compelling survivor stories, as well as a viewing room where you can watch a documentary about the dangerous work being done to clean up the bombies. The UXO Visitor's Centre in Luang Prabang offers you the chance to learn more about the Secret War.

A large percentage of the ‘bombies' that rained down on this country remain in the earth - unexploded - continuing to cause a devastating impact, with casualties and injuries a regular occurrence. The US dropped more bombs on Laos during this period than those dropped during WWII. Between 1964-1973, Laos was hit by an average of one B-52 bomb-load every eight minutes.

Did you know that Laos is the most heavily bombed nation, per capita, in history? The walls of the palace contain photos and paintings of various members of the royal family including an awe-inspiring portrait by Russian artist Ilya Glazunov of King Savang Vatthana which stretches from the floor to the ceiling and has eyes that, similar to the Mona Lisa, seem to follow you around the room.