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Vientiane - Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang 5 Days

Day1. Arrival - Vientiane
Up on arrival.Wattay international airport .Vientiane Capital of Laos, you are met our guide
and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, Lunch at the local
restaurant and we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat
Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat
Prakeopreviously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous
and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa , we stop to take some pictures of the imposing
Patuxay Monument , which is well known as Vientiane 's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the
Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day2. Vientiane - Xiengkhouang
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to domestic airport for short flight to Xiengkhouang,
which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we
transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars , an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of
large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing
the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill
tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history.
Overnight in Phonsavanh (B)

Day3. Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang (by road)
Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter
and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on
the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra
and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice,
friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying
mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala
Phoukhoun , where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang
Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The
tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it
one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos . After checking into hotel, [if time permits]
we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun , the shrine of Wat Aham , Wat Mai , we
then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded
stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we
explore Street Night Bazaar , where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile
by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight at Luang Prabang. (B)

Day4. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene
and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which
represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise
upstream on the Mekong River , which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil
countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves , crammed with
thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way,
we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we
take a short drive to Ban Phanom , well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang
Prabang. (B)

Day5. Luang Prabang - Departure
Breakfast, And visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace , which displays a
lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of
the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be
missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small,
charming city of former royal capital.(B)
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