INTRODUCTION
LAO NATURAL-CULTURAL TOURISM STATE ENTERPRISE

Is a state enterprise and provides all kinds of services for tour purpose such as hotel booking. Air ticket. Reservation both for domestic and international air lines. Bus rental and visa applying.

Our tour service is provided for tour in Laos. Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and China. During our journey, you will be satisfied with the sweet and attractive voice of our young French/ English/ Chinese/ Japanese speaking lady Guides with deep knowledge of Lao history and stories relate to each tour site. Our service charge is at appropriate and acceptable level for you.

THE MAIN PLACES TO BE VISITED ARE AS FOLLOW:
IN VIENTIANE MUNICIPALITY:

1. THATLUANG STUPA
There are two periods in the process of the construction: The first period was in 236 BE by phaya Chanthabury Pasithisak. The famous and first ruler of Vientiane. The second period was in 2109 BE by king Xayasethathirath. Thatluang stupa is the most famous religious historical site of Laos. It was said to contain some bones of the Lord Buddha.

2. WAT PHAKEO
Built in 1565. The former house of the emerald Buddha which is now in Wat Phrakeo in Bangkok.

3. WAT SISAKET
Built in 1818 Chao AnouVong It houses a vast number of bronze and wooden Buddha images. The most interesting place have been taken to Wat Prakeo in Bangkok.

4. WATSIMUANG
Known as the most sacred temple in Vientiane City. Simuang is the name of lady who scarified her life and was buried in this temple to be the Guardian of Vientiane City.

5. VICTORY ARC FORMERLY NAMED ANOUSAVALY OR MONUMENT
Immemorial to those who died in wars in the year before the liberation. This is considered, the center of Vientiane City. Standing on its highest story. You can see the complete panoramic view of Vientiane municipality.

VIENTIANE PROVINCE
1. DANSAVAN NUMNGUM RESORT CASINO
It is attractive and situated on the bank of NumNgum hydro-power reservoir. About 70 km to the north of Vientiane municipality. You will be satisfied with many kinds of gambling activities and all kinds of service provided inside the gambling center.
LAO NATURAL-CULTURAL TOURISM STATE ENTERPRISE is willing and ready to guide you t this paradise.

THALAT ( THE BIGGEST ELECTRIC HYDRO-POWER STATION OF LAOS )
Here there are many natural caves inside mountain. The weather is cool almost for the whole year. The cool meandering Namxong River. Here as the main artery of

SAVANNAKET PROVINCE
1. Historical Museum displaying bones of Dinosaurs and other world animals.
2. ING HANG STUPA. The most famous stupa for its sacredness in Savannakhet province.
3. The stone house and That Phone stupa situated in the east of Savannakhet province.

CHAMPASAK PROVINCE ( Pakse is the capital town ).
1. Wat Phou Champasak or Champasak Stone Castle. One of the most beautiful architectural master piece of the ancient Khmer Kingdom. It perches on a high terrace in the middle of mountains that reach a height of about 1.200 meters above sea level.
2. KHOMPHAPHENG OR KHONPHAPHENG WATER FALL. The biggest water fall in Indochina. Situated in the southern most of Champasak Province.
3. FRENCH COLONIAL BUILDINGS AND BRIDGE.
4. BOAT TRIP TO ADMIRE BIG AND SMALL ISLANDS IN SIPHANDON. Area ( Four thousand islands ).
5. PAKSONG PLATEAU. The famous land of Laos for coffee production. There the lowest temperature is zero degree Celsius in the winter time and around 28c' in the hot season.

LUANGPRABANG PROVINCE
( The world heritage city of Laos )
1. Wat Xiengthong Or Xiengthon temple.
2. Wat Sen Or Sene temple.
3. Wat Mai Or Mai temple.
4. Wat Visoun Or Visoun temple.
5. Wat Phousi Or Phousi temple.
6. Phanom Village. The weaving village of LU ethnic people.
7. National museum. Former king's place.
8. Kuangsi water fall/
9. Boat trip on the Mekong river to the Holy cave of Tham Ting where you will see many Buddha images and you can play or choose bamboo sticks for fortune forecast.
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BOKEO PROVINCE
In Houyxai district. You can visit the famous gems ming area and the traditional life style of tribal villagers such as: Akha. Hmong and Lenten people. You reach this point after visithon the Holy cave of Tham Ting mentioned above. From Houyxay. You can directly travel across the Mekong river by ferry to Chiang Khong of Thailand.

XAYABURY PROVINCE
On the way from Luangprabang to Oudomxay. You will enjoy green natural views on the banks of the Mekong river and visit many historical sites. Traditional life style of local people.

LUANGNAMTHA PROVINCE
Long journey by boat and car from Luangprabang via Oudomxay. On the way you will see and enjoy green natural views on the banks of the Mekong river and many historical sites. Traditional life style of local ethnic minorities.

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People Supreme
Assembly, President of
the Republic, council
of minister. 13 ministries,
3 Ministry equivalent
Committees

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Lao.

5 million (Year 2000 )

21.5 in habitants/sq.km

Lao 48%, tribal Thai 14%
Sino Tibetan ( including the Hmong and Yao )
13%, Mon-Khner 25%,
Vietnamese and Chinese 1%.

236.800 sq. km.
( 91.430 sq. miles )

Indochina Peninsula sharing
Borders with China to the north,
Myanmar to the north-west,
Thailand to the west, Vietnam
to the East and Cambodia to the
South.

Rugged mountains, dense jungle and plateau, except along the Mekong Plain.

tropical monsoon with two main
seasons, dry season
( October April ), rainy season.
( May-September )

16 Provinces, 1 Municipality,
1 Special Region and 141
Districts.

Vientiane Municipality.

Visitors who plan to travel to Laos can
obtain a visa in advance of your arrival. This can be done in many ways, though a tour company recognized by the Lao
PDR, or either from a Laos Embassy or Consulate in many countries such at Australia, France, Russia, USA, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Cuba, Japan, Brunei, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. The visa fee is between $US 07-25 The visa fee varies depending on the agreement between governments.
A tourist visa is valid for 30 days, in case of staying in Laos beyond the validation, visitors will be charge two dollar per day fine. However, visitors can extend their visas at the immigration office.
Should visitors travel immediately and visa is not obtained, visitors can still travel to Laos by obtaining visa on arrival at the following international check-points.
1. Wattay international airport (Vientiane)
2. Luangprabang international airport.
3. Friendship bridge ( Nongkai-Vientiane )
4. Pakse international airport (Champasak)
At this four international checkpoints, visa can be obtained with a fee of $US 30.
ENTRY POINTS BY AIR
The ports of arrival by air are Wattay international Airport in Vientiane, Luangprabang international airport and Pakse international airport, you can travel by Lao airline, Thai airways international, Vietnam airlines, the China Yunnan Airlines and the regular flights are available to Bangkok, Phnompenh, Siemriep, Hochiminh City, Hanoi, Chiangmai and Kunming.
AIRPORT TAX:
US$ 10 per person is levied on passenger who leaving Laos international flights.
ENTRY POINTS BY LAND.
However it can also be done via following authorize and check - points with are opened daily such as following:
v From Nongkai ( Thailand ) to Vientiane by Friendship bridge crossing the Mekong river by shuttle bus ( open 6:00 AM-10:00 PM ).

v From Chiangkhong ( Thailand ) to Houeixay, crossing the Mekong river by ferry.
v From south of China (Yunnan) via Mohan Chinese checkpoints to Boten checkpoint, Luangnamtha Province.
v From Nakorn Panom ( Thailand ) crossing the Mekong river by ferry to Thakhek District, Khammouan Province.
v From Mukdahan ( Thailand ) to Savannakhet Province.
v From Quang tri ( Vietnam ) to Savannakhet Province.
v From Ubolratchathani ( Thailand ) to Pakse, Champasak province via Chongmek.
v From Vinh ( Vietnam ) via Keo Nuea checkpoint to Km 20 (LakXao) Khamkeut District, Borikhamxai province.