| Kuang Si Falls | | | | see everything. Considering the fact that one of the |
| Your vacation in Laos should include a trip to Kuang Si | | | | biggest sculptures here is a Buddha, one should never |
| Falls, located about 29 kilometers (18 miles) south of | | | | forget its name. You could spend most of the your |
| Luang Prabang in Laos. Even though there is a small | | | | day in the sculptures garden, (I know I would) just |
| fee for entry to this piece of paradise, (these funds | | | | slowly enjoying the history of it all. This is a great |
| are used to maintain the property in and around the | | | | opportunity to learn about the culture and history of |
| attraction) it will be well worth it. You are welcome to | | | | Laos. |
| bring your Swim suit and enjoy any of the blue pools | | | | Luang Prabang: |
| which collect the water from the falls. For the | | | | Located more than four-hundred kilometers north of |
| adventure seekers, hikers are allowed to climb to the | | | | Vientiane, on the Mekong riverside, is Luang Prabang. |
| top of the falls. | | | | Much smaller and closer than other towns in Laos, this |
| Patuxai | | | | town can be reached by air, or by a five hour bus ride. |
| If you have ever been to Paris and visited the Arc de | | | | Because of the fact that everything is so close |
| Triomphe you will immediately see a resemblance here | | | | together, getting around this town will be a piece of |
| at Patuxai. Considering the fact that Patuxai means, in | | | | cake. Much of the downtown area in Luang Prabang, |
| Laotian, "Gate of Triumph", the resemblance should not | | | | was constructed around a low hill called Phou Si and it |
| surprise you. In fact the plan by this former French | | | | is there where you will experience views of the river |
| Colony was to commemorate their independence with | | | | and the town which will make your trip worthwhile. |
| this monument. Even though the appearance of the | | | | Vientiane's Promenade |
| monument is similar to that of the Arc de Triomphe, on | | | | Most promenades, by their very name, suggest a |
| closer inspection, an obvious Buddhist inspiration is quite | | | | bevvy of possibilities and Vientiane's Promenade is no |
| evident. You may ascend to the top of the monument | | | | different. The atmosphere and ambiance will make this |
| after a small fee, where the view will be well worth it. | | | | venue, a perfect place to meet and greet others, or |
| Buddha Park | | | | just sample some of the local cuisine. At sunset, you |
| Located on the Mekong River shore, Buddha Park can | | | | should make your way to the center of the |
| be reached by taxi or by accessing the #14 bus from | | | | promenade, where everything comes together, along |
| the main terminal in Vientiane. With operating hours | | | | with food stalls and a sunset that will make you wish |
| between 8am and 6pm, there will be time enough to | | | | you could stay forever. |