History: Remnants of an ancient Mon-Khmer settlement has been found near Ban Phon Hong. However, Vientiane Province’s history is mostly entwined the birth of the Lane Xang Kingdom in the 14th century. As the Luang Prabang-based kingdom began to spread, it stepped into Vang Vieng, settling “Muang Song” in 1353, as a staging post on … Read more
Vientiane Capital: The World’s Most Relaxing City Ease into your trip into Asia’s last frontier, or unwind from your action packed tour. Experience tranquillity in the world’s most relaxing city where the past and present meet. History: Ancient Vientiane once covered both banks of the Mekong River. Its first name was Ban Nong Khanthae Phiseuanam, … Read more
History: Founded by old Siam, Bolikhamxay is now 100% Laos. Bolikhamxay faced many invasions from the Siamese throughout its history. The foundation of the provincial capital Pakxan dates from the late 19th century during a time of Siamese control. Ethnic Diversity: Meet the people who live in nature, from the Mekong River to the mountains … Read more
History: See remnants of the Sikhottabong Kingdom dating back more than 1,000 years, and view French colonial structures. Many historians believe Khammouane, meaning “happy gold”, was named after the gold deposits found in the area hundreds of years ago. Ethnic Diversity: Meet Khammouane people. The large Phouthai population live in lowland river valleys. Bru reside … Read more
History: Though Salavan’s forests hide prehistoric sites including stone caskets and cave paintings, little is known about the province’s history. According to some historians, approximately 1,500 years ago, a Mon-Khmer group, the Cham, established settlements in what is now Salavan Province. The area eventually became part of the Khmer Empire. Ethnic Diversity: Visit a Salavan … Read more
History: Little is known of this remote province. Sekong was established in 1984, and consists of areas that were once part of Salavan and Attapeu Provinces. After its founding, Sekong became the most ethnically diverse province in southern Laos with 14 groups reported from a population of some 85,000. Ethnic Diversity: Sekong is home to … Read more
History: Surround yourself in Champasak’s amazing ancient history dating 2,000 years. According to several historians, Champasak Province was part of the Funan and then Chenla Kingdoms from the 1st to 9th centuries. The oldest historical reference related to the “Ancient City” is found in a Sanskrit stele dating to the second half of the 5th … Read more
History: Attapeu’s history dates to the Lane Xang Kingdom in the 16th century during the reign of King Sayasetthathirath. Locals believe the king’s remains are housed in the ancient stupa, Vat Pha Saysettha, as the king died nearby. Prior to coming under the kingdom’s control, the territory was called “Idkabue”, which means “buffalo droppings” as … Read more
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