Rough Guide to Laos: Travel Guide eBook

This Laos guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.This Laos guidebook covers: Vientiane and the northwest, Luang Prabang, The northeast, The far north, South Central Laos, The far south.Inside this Laos travel book, youll find:A wide range of sights Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information how to get to Laos, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in Laos Gibbon Experience; Plain of Jars; waterfalls of the Bolaven Plateau; Vieng Xai; Luang Prabang; colonial architecture; The Nam Ou; Vang Vieng; massages; trekkingInsider recommendations tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go to Laos high season, low season, climate information and festivalsWhere to go a clear introduction to Laos with key places and a handy overviewExtensive coverage of regions, places and experiences regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityEssential Khmer dictionary and glossary of local termsFully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Laos, as well as great planning tools. Its the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.