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Cover Story – Lao Elephants and their Mahouts. On a lighter topic, we visit the new Kuang Si Butterfly Park in Luang Prabang. In Laos, there’s great diversity in the butterfly species. This new park aims to do conservation, research and share this knowledge and beauty with everyone. Along with the many species of butterflies, the park is filled with over 100 varieties of tropical plants. The local people in the area worked to build the park and building materials such as bamboo or wood scraps are from the area.
For ASEAN Connect, we take you back in time to a grand kingdom called Mrauk U. This kingdom of Myanmar ruled from about 1430AD – 1780AD. During their reign, many pagodas and buddhas were built to honor the successes of the kingdom. You can climb to the hilltop and gaze and a sea of pagodas. After that, visit the largest one called Koe Thaung Temple and try to see all of the 90,000 buddha images.
After all this travel adventure, you may want to relax by pool or take a refreshing swim. We take you to the best spots for swimming and lounging. From Vientiane, Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang you can find a pool to cool down from the heat.
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CONTRIBUTORs
Gaid Phitthayakornsilp
Gaid has been in the media industry since he graduated from Faculty of Art at Silpakorn University in Thailand in 1994. He was a part of the filmmaking crew in several household name movies, a screen writer for documentary programs and a columnist for a daily newspaper in Thailand. He is now a travel writer/photographer, a graphic designer, a translator, and travel editor for several publications.
Anousone Vongphrachanh
After spending most of his earlier years in the United States, Anousone Vongphrachanh decided to return to his native born country of Laos PDR. He is an outdoor person at heart. When he is not trekking or snowboarding, he is exploring for good food experiences whether it is fine dining or street side food carts.
Michelle Luehman
Michelle has spent the last 20 years living and working around the world. Most of that time has been spent around Asia. An avid observer of people and places, she has written extensively about life in Asia both as a visitor and a resident. She has worked for lifestyle and travel magazines around the globe capturing the essence and flavor of life in each different locality.
Hannah McDonald-Moniz
Hannah has been living in Laos and traveling extensively in the region since 2010. She tries to connect with each location she visits through the lens of her camera, and works as a freelance media consultant. Her other passions include language learning and tryingnew foods
Kate Bavister
After travelling to Laos in 2013 and living in South Laos for a while, Kate now lives in Vientiane. She loves to walk often taking her camera for company. When at home she spends time painting, writing and illustrating her children’s book. She also loves plants.
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Baan Tai Lue Collection: Our latest homeware collection is anchored by the star, or 'Dao; pattern, which is used as a protective symbol in Lao ceremonies for family and community. Comprised of rugs, tableware and soft cushion covers, the all cotton collection is soft, durable, and features natural fibres, textures, and colours that are ideal for everyday living
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The Elephant Caravan is launching a fundraising campaign for the upcoming Caravan in Laos (Nov-Dec. 2015). The campaign will be online for 40 days on the INDIEGOGO website.
Please share this information with your friends, family and business contacts! Lao elephants need your help.
We sell “elephant-kilometers”... and offer “rewards” as a counterpart for your support. We propose several funding options to those who want to support us in
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2015 VIENTIANALE SHORT FILM COMPETITION WINNERSThe festival culminated in the showcase of all 22 entries for the annual Vientianale Short Film Competition, which this year tasked Lao filmmakers with creating a film to the theme ‘Back to the Roots’.
The annual competition is a highlight of the festival and celebrates the art of short film and diversity of Lao culture, and has emerged as an important platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work to the public.
The winners of the 2015 Vientianale Short Film Competition are; 1st Prize ‘Father's Handprint’, directed by KesoneKeola; 2nd Prize and Audience Prize: ‘Whose Daughter’, directed by AnoulekDouangdala; joint 3rd Prize: ‘My Money’, directed by PhouthongLuangkhoth and ‘Roots Life’, directed by AnandaKenchanh; Jury's Special Mention: ‘Gokura Space’, directed by NirankoonSingpraseuth and ‘’, directed by ThavisabKhamphoumy.
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The hotel is introducing the gastronomic adventure as part of its Hue Food Trail package, including a three-night stay at the hotel and stops at eight carefully selected food stalls and noodle shops around the city.
The hotel also supplements these off-site excursions with on-site introductions to traditional Hue cakes, cocktails stirred up with local ingredients and the coup de grâce, an imperial dinner inspired by the banquets prepared for the Nguyen emperors of Vietnam.
The Hue Food Trail package is available from March 20 to Dec. 20.
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Sometimes you just need a little more color in your life. Visit Angel Nails to add color and glamour to your hands. The shop is centrally located near the Cultural Hall.
Tel: +856-21-212088, +856-20-2803-0477
This year marks the 20th anniversary of AVR (Asia Vehicle Rentals) in Laos, as well as the first anniversary of AVIS. AVIS by AVR now has four branches in Laos - Vientiane, Pakse, Luang Prabang, and Savannakhet- This means a more customer-focused service that lets you collect and drop off your car in four different cities. Now, you may also drop off the car in Vietnam or, Cambodia for a minimum fee.Key features include a multi-language GPS that allow customers to travel easily through Laos
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In March, the UN office in Vientiane hosted a Meet and Greet event and members of the press were invited. It was an informal yet informative event held in the wonderful garden of the One UN office. Many staff members of various UN departments were present to network with local press and share updates of their work towards achieving Millennium Development Goals. Some of the departments mingling with the press were the World Food Program, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFAO and UNACT. The attendees were also treated to a creative performance by the local puppet team called Kao Niew.
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On March 19, 2015, over a thousand chefs in many restaurants and in 150 countries around the world honored the French gastronomy through the project “Goût de France/Good France”.
In Laos, many chefs took part in the event in Vientiane and Luang Prabang and helped the public discover the special flavors that characterize French cuisine. At the French Embassy of Laos, chefs in Vientiane representing French cuisine came together to present a stunning seven course meal. Each course paired with French wine provided by a local wine shop. On top of that, half of the proceeds are donated to the Lao Disabled Women’s organization.
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What are some highlights and accomplishments for investment activities in 2014?
In 2014, our accomplishments include the project launch of Hongsa Power lignite power plan. It is scheduled to be completed in 2016 and will become Laos PDR’s largest sustainable power plant. Another key accomplishment is the Xayabouri Hydroelectric Power Project. It began construction in 2012 and has a potential capacity of 1,258 Mw.
What investment activities are planned from now until 2020?
From now until 2020, we want to community to become more involved in our development. We need the community to be directly involved and bring their expertise and investments for building hospitals and schools. Currently, we have Saysettha Hospital which was developed by the community. Next, we want to achieve development and investment for building schools. With improved schools and education, our local community can have the opportunity to improve their skills to more competitive in the global market.
How do you think AEC integration will help boost the Lao economy?
The aim is for Lao PDR to become a hub, geographically and economically within ASEAN. We hope it will bring increased tourism and foreign business investment.
What would you recommend to businesses looking to invest in Laos?
Agriculture and tourism are two key industries I recommend for foreign investor. Our business community is continuing to expand cooperation to work with the ASEAN economic community.
Could you recommend to our readers some good Lao New year’s activities?
I invite you to visit Pakse or Luang Prabang. Both of these cities have preserved their cultural heritage. The Pi Mai festival in Luang Prabang has been practiced with a long tradition. There you will get to experience many of the traditional activities. If you are lucky, you will have a chance to bless the Prabang Buddha with water. The Prabang is symbol of our culture and heritage.
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One of the most important annual festivals in Lao that has long been continued is “Pi Mai Lao” held throughout the country during April 14-16 each year. But if you are looking for a more a colorful ceremony and unique celebration, Luang Prabang is just the right place to visit and join the great event during this period. Highlights of the 3-day festival includes the procession of Prabang, one of Laos’ most celebrated Buddha images, which will be carried in procession from the former Royal Palace to Vat Mai where it will be temporarily installed for people to pour water on it as a blessing ceremony. The event of Pi Mai Lao in Luang Prabang also includes the mascot parade of “Pu Yer Ya Yer” and “Singkham Singkeo”. Pu Yer Ya Yer are demigods and their pets were raised as adopted kids, believed to be ancestors of Lao people. Also a highlight of the procession is the famous beauty contest of “Miss New Year” called “Nang Sanhkhan”. After the official celebrating days, local people and tourists will have fun getting soaked and playing with splashing water for the entire week.
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Butterfly Park
Tropical Laos is recognised globally as being extraordinarily rich in its species diversity. Where better a place to open Kuang Si Butterfly Park focusing on conservation, research and education. The founding creators Ineke and Olaf, both devout nature lovers since childhood are on a mission to show the unique diversity of butterflies in Laos, a species that has long captured the heart and soul of mankind.
Crossing the wooden footbridge one is immediately struck by the tremendous amount of planning and energy that must have gone into the design and building of this haven downstream from Kuang Si Waterfalls. After collecting a ticket from the friendly volunteers I was introduced to Ineke who would guide our small group around the gardens. Also available is a fun and engaging guide book introducing the different areas in French and English.
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beautiful yellow colour when mixed with water were used to create the landscape gardens which curve and flow harmoniously with the lie of the land. Hydropower is utilised for electricity which gives the natural pressure needed to water the plants. The compost toilets are beautifully designed as are all the buildings working together with nature.
The plants are locally sourced and native to Luang Prabang, each one selected for their attractive qualities to butterflies. When planting the aim was to mimic nature and create a natural habitat for the plants so they will thrive in their new home. Passing through the orchid garden, every last detail has been attended to. Just before the enclosure there is a charming waterfall tucked into the hillside, the perfect place to gain a sense of calm before entering the magical world of butterflies. Stepping into the enclosure you become at once encapsulated by the tall, lush foliage, rainy season is an especially good time for butterflies, the strong sunshine and array of nutritious plant material supports a variety of life with over 100 different types during wet season although butterflies are busy breeding all year round! Wander and absorb the superb display of local flora and fauna whilst learning about the life cycle and behavior of butterflies.
Spotting what looked like a moving leaf was a butterfly in disguise, one of their many tricks of survival and if you are really lucky a butterfly may come to rest on your skin. Butterflies’ taste buds reside in their feet and are 200 times stronger than humans so your salty skin may be just the remedy for a hot day. There is also a fish spa where you can dip your feet in the water and meet the tiny fish who like to nibble your toes. This is a tropical paradise!
Work began 11 months before the opening in December 2013, with Olaf and Ineke each armed with a shovel and they began to dig. Over the next few weeks their team grew to around 7 workers per day rising to 12-14 during the last 3 months when the netting and bamboo supports of the butterfly enclosure itself were erected.
The building materials were sourced locally where possible. Left-overs, bamboo, river stones and lime sand which turns a
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A new addition to the enclosure is the breeding station, an area dedicated to reproduction, perhaps the sole purpose in life for a butterfly. Here you can see tiny eggs, pupae, and caterpillars at different phases of their life cycle completing the incredible metamorphosis which still remains one of life’s great mysteries. The future vision at Kuang Si Butterfly Park is to secure funding for education projects at local schools providing field trips and written materials for young students educating them in a fun and engaging way so they learn firsthand how precious their local environment is and how vital it is to conserve such heritage for future generations. Free transport will be provided. It is clear that the value of biodiversity is a huge
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tourism therefore protection of these wild and wonderful lands is paramount to the economic development of the country. Children are the leaders of the future and encouraging them to love and respect diversity in nature and understand the value of conservation may help prevent the over exploitation of natural resources allowing future generations to enjoy their special country.
Finishing the visit with a freshly made baguette and cool drink was tranquility itself soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the idyllic gardens. Life is too short to be rushing around all day so for now just float like a butterfly and bask in the sunshine.
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Once the heart of a triumphant empire, Mrauk U is another ancient town that leaves behind evidence of how religious devotion can lead to the construction of veritable heaven-on-earth cities to be enjoyed by the faithful. And though Mrauk U has declined since medieval times, many traces of its previous glory still remain.
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Rakhine is today known as one of Myanmar’s geographic states, but it was formerly known as the Arakan Kingdom, and was not only one of the wealthiest kingdoms of the past, but also one of major Southeast Asian trading towns on the Bay of Bengal. The kingdom can be roughly divided into four periods: Dhanyawaddy (1507 BC - 327 AD); Vesali (327 AD - 818 AD); Lemro (818 AD - 1430 AD); and Mrauk U, which was the last kingdom before the decline in 1784 AD.
After the exhausting eight-hour journey to arrive at Mrauk U, I began the next morning with a climb up the hilltop in order to inhale the fresh morning air while observing the sea of old pagodas gradually appear from under the morning mists. From up here this beautiful kingdom seems heavenly.
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Shite-Thaung Paya Temple is normally the first place any guide will take you in town. Built in 1531 AD by King Min Bin, at the peak of the kingdom’s prosperity, the temple commemorates the king’s conquest of Bengal. The temple’s main shrine is a central bell-shaped stupa surrounded by four smaller stupas at the corners, and a multitude of even-smaller stupas surrounding them. But the must-see highlight is the three layers of tunnel corridors that encircle the main hall and contain countless reliefs of Buddha images and other religious sculptures along both sides of the walkway. The name of the temple literally means The Temple of 84,000 Buddha Images, and this is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever seen in Myanmar. Now If 84,000 Buddha images are not enough to make your jaw drop, make a trip
to Koe Thaung Temple and be amazed by 90,000 Buddha images. This largest temple in Mrauk U was built in 1553 AD by King Dikkha - the son of King Min Bin who built the first temple mentioned. The temple here has the main stupa located in the center of a square basement measuring 77 meters on each side, and is surrounded by five rows of many smaller stupas. The corridor that leads around the 4 sides of the monument is magnificently decorated by crowds of Buddha images, most of which are now covered with moss and lichens. In Mrauk U visitors will be amazed not only by relics from the past, but also by the local people’s way of life. This is a life that revolves around faith, and its slow pace seems quite out of step with the hectic modern world. But that is also what makes it so special.
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The most convenient and fastest way to get to Mrauk U is to fly with Air Bagan from Yangon to Sittwe, the coastal city next to the Gulf of Bengal on the west coast of Myanmar. From there it takes another 8 hours by ferry along the Kaladan River to reach Mrauk U. Another option is to go by car from Sittwe, but the road trip is as time consuming as traveling by river because of the road conditions. The ferry to Mrauk U departs from Sittwe jetty every Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat at 7:00 am, and travels back from Mrauk U to Sittwe every Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun at 7:00 am. If you want to avoid the strict schedule of the boat trip, Zarmani Creative Tour can arrange for you a road trip to Mrauk U, with an English speaking guide, and the necessary permissions from the government to travel by road that foreign tourists must have before making this journey by automobile.
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Mrauk U is a small and sleepy town with few choices of accommodations. Hotels with mid-range rates and acceptable quality include the Nawarat Hotel (maungayelin@gmail.com) and Vesali Resort Hotel (vesaliresort@gmail.com, vesali@myanmar.com.mm) where you can climb up to the viewpoint of the mountain located behind the resort.
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SABAIDEE COVERWORDS | MICHELLE LUEHMAN PHOTOS | ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE
AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP
LAO ELEPHANTS AND THEIR MAHOUTS
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For the land of a million elephants the plight of the elephant population, now below 1000, is critical. The elephant population is in rapid decline and is estimated to be extinct in Lao within the next 30 years. (The expected life span of the current adult elephant population.) This is why finding an eco-friendly and financially sustainable way of life is so important for both the mahout and elephants. Conservation Tourism is the only way forward for Lao to keep and re-populate the elephant population.
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These magnificent animals, which are both endearing and awe-inspiring, need large amounts of forest to survive. The forest has been their home, place of work and the reason for their existence, with deforestation and mechanization of the timber industry, a mahout cannot afford to keep or breed an elephant. A mature elephant consumes between 200 - 250 kg of food a day, plus equivalent amounts of water. They can live in the wild, for 80 years, begin to mature at 17, but are unable to carry large weights or loads until the age of 30. Most of the elephants currently in Lao are between 35 – 50 years of age.
The males being too aggressive, especially during their musk season, are not worked or kept. The females are the preferred animals to work with. A pregnancy lasts 22 months and a calf is weaned at age 4, allowing a working elephant to breed can bankrupt a family. The elephants working in the camps and tourism industries are females of prime breeding age, but a shortage of income and steadily declining work opportunities prevents pregnancies.
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Mahouts are the custodians of elephant husbandry, training, veterinary and dietary knowledge. The knowledge and skills were passed from father to son; elephants were often passed from father to son. With the future of traditional work for elephants fast disappearing, many sons and fathers see no future in being a mahout or for keeping an elephant. Expanding the role of the elephant in tourism is essential in creating a transitional career and a sense of future with income, for the survival for elephant and mahout.
Elephant Camps, Mahout Experiences and Conservation Centre’s are essential and pivotal to creating this future. At present management standards within many of the Tourism Elephant Camps are very diverse. There does not exist in Lao, agreed standards for managing the welfare and work environment of elephants.
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The Elephant Village Laos, operates from a camp, 20 minutes out of Luang Prabang on the Nam Khang River. They have day and overnight facilities. This camp has rescued elephants that it has purchased from their owners and leases elephants from the local villages and Mahouts. It’s latest purchase, 2 years ago, was an injured pregnant female that has now has a healthy 2-year-old male calf Maxi. Maxi and his mother are housed separately over the river and penned during the operational hours of the camp for their and your protection. Two-year-old Maxi, is curious, playful, unbelievably robust and strong, a dangerous combination with equally inquisitive, but less robust tourists.
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You can ride, bath and feed the elephants at this camp. The camp has incorporated and aligned its management practices with the international code of elephant welfare standards. (If you have concerns regarding riding elephants or their upkeep, please access the Elefant Asia website and their brochure ‘Read before you Ride’. www.elefantasia.com.) Mahouts must work with their elephant for at least 5 years to form a working bond. At this camp, they all have worked with their elephants for 10 years or more. You can see how comfortable they are in each other’s company. The Mahout and elephant bond is an intimate and personal experience.
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The Elephant Conservation Centre in Xayaboury province is a rescue and welfare centre for elephants injured in the hazardous timber industry, from unexploded ordinance and disease. It houses internationally trained elephants vet, whose role it is to provide care as well as educate and assist local veterinarians who service some of the parks. It is closely aligned with ElefantAsia and works to ensure the survival of the species. There is no riding of elephants at this centre.
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To promote the plight of the Lao elephant, the role of conservation and the mahout tradition, the Elephant Conservation Centre is planning a revival of the elephant caravan. The Caravan will travel 630 Km, over 2 months, to educate the local and tourist population of Lao. With plays, puppets, education and the long forgotten spectacular of an elephant caravan, 12 elephants will traverse 5 provinces of northern Lao. The caravan will culminate with the traditional elephant parade down the main street of Luang Prabang to mark the beginning and end of the celebrations for the cities 20th Anniversary as a UNESCO site. (December 7 – 9th.)
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The caravan is not just an attraction and a spectacular sight. The plan is to use the impetuous it creates to stimulate the creation of an industry code for elephant management in Lao tourism. Its roundtable symposium in Luang Prabang in December brings together stakeholders from the different sectors. Tourism Operators, Elephant Conservation Experts, Mahouts and Government Bodies will meet for the first time to establish guidelines for the health and survival of these magnificent, but gentle animals. Only through creating sustainable enterprises can these cultural traditions, lifestyles, knowledge and unique partnerships survive. Their survival is the key to keeping the Lao’s Elephant population from becoming limited to the confines of foreign Zoo’s.
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The weather is heating up, so it’s a great time to pack a book and sunscreen and spend some time outside. Although Laos
may be landlocked, there are plenty of places to make a splash around the country. Sabaidee Magazine checked out some of
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T: 020 5562 0191A: Km 14 Thadeua Road, Dongphosy Village, Vientiane
Cost: 30.000K for adults, 15.000K for children
It’s a bit of a drive from town, but the water park is by far the most unique place to cool down in Vientiane. Located just before the Friendship Bridge, the water park is a great day trip for families, as it has several dedicated kids’ zones, with child-sized fountains and slides. Parents can look on while eating or drinking at the huge poolside restaurant, or the adults can join in the fun, as there are water slides to accommodate the big kids as well. Bring an inner tube and race your friends down the parallel slides, or just float around enjoying the views of the Mekong and the Friendship Bridge. The pool is open into the evening, so it’s a great place to watch the sunset and have a drink after a day of swimming.
Inpeng Water Park
30.00015.000
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Settha Palace is one of the classiest hotels in Vientiane, and the pool is equally posh. The entrance fee is a bit more of a splurge than some of the other city pools, but the atmosphere will truly make it feel like a getaway. The resort-style pool is surrounded by lawn chairs, and fresh towels are available. Wi-fi is free for pool guests, so it’s an easy place to spend an afternoon, whether at work or play. Some of Settha Palace’s top-notch food is also available poolside if you feel like a snack after splashing around.
T: 021 217 581 A: 6 Pang Kham Street, Vientianewww.setthapalace.com
Cost: 163.000K for non guests
Settha Palace Hotel
163.000
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T: 021 454 426 A: Don Chan Road, Vientiane
The Landmark Mekhong Riverside Hotel pool is a lesser-known newcomer to the Vientiane pool scene, located at the new riverside hotel, just up from Don Chan Palace. The sparkling new ground-level pool wraps around the building and features a whirlpool off to the side. The pool is quite large, and fluffy towels are included with entrance, but it’s not the best spot for sunbathers, as there are no reclining chairs. Pool membership packages are available for frequent visitors, or joint packages with the hotel gym. Free Wi-Fi.
Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel
Cost: $8USD adults, $4USD children, $10USD with sauna
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If you’re looking to cool off in Vang Vieng and don’t fancy tubing and taking the trip out of town to one of the local waterfalls or swimming holes, Vansana is a scenic, cheap, and conveniently-located place to take a quick dip. The pool is not ideal for serious lap swimmers, due to its size, but it’s an excellent spot to relax on a hot day, with Vang Vieng’s unbeatable river and cliff views in the background. Wi-Fi is available, as well as a variety of Lao food.
Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel
T: 023 511 598-9 A: Ban Sysavang, Vang Vieng www.vansanahotel-group.com
Cost: 20.000K for non-guests20.000
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If you’re not staying at a resort with a pool, it can be hard to find a good place to swim in Luang Prabang. La Pistoche, 5 minutes from the center of the city, offers an clean and inviting pool area with other entertainment that will tempt you to lounge the day away. Sun beds and hammocks, with free movies on a big screen are perfect if you need to rest your muscles after climbing Mount Phousi, while petanque and volleyball are available for those feeling sporty. Or just grab a drink at the swim up bar, which offers buy one get one free cocktails from 12-7pm everyday, or food from the on-site restaurant.
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T: 071 260 943 A: Ban Phong Pheng Luang Prabangwww.lapistochepool.wordpress.com
Cost: 30.000K 30.000
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VIENTIANE
LA ScALA ITALIAN RESTAuRANT
BAN GAI TEx MEx cANTINA
BENoNI cAfé
BISTRo 22
DAIRy QuEEN JAMIL ZAhID RESTAuRANT
Ban BOUNKAGNOM,Thadeua Rd
Sokpalaung Road
Rue Setthathirath (above Phimphone)
22 Samsenthai Road, Ban Khaonyot
Quay Fa Ngum Off Khounboulom Road, Ban Haysok
www.lascalalao.com
facebook.com/BanGaiHouseOfChickenh
facebook.com/benonicafe
www.facebook.com/DairyQueenLaos
021 931169
020 9825 6654
021 213 334
021 214 129
021 255 380 020 5650 2455
AI cApoNE8 Rue Francois Ngin, Ban Mixai
aicaponelaospdr
020 5991 0888
AcQuA007/078 Rue Francois Nginn
acqua.laos
020 2811 7888
L’ADRESSE DE TINAy Wat Ongteu, Setthathirath Road
ladressedetinay.com
021 215 506
ARIA ITALIAN cuLINARy ARTS 8 Rue Francois Nginn, Ban Mixai
ARIA.MIXAI.RESTAURANT
021 222 589
LE BANNEToN Norkeokoummane Road, Ban Mixai
Le-Banneton
021 217 321
L’ATMoSphERE Simeuang Road, Ban Simeuang
L’Atmosphère
020 7715 8813
L’ALSAcESetthathirath Road
L’alsace
020 9806 2295
AMphoNE RESTAuRANT37 Soi Wat Xieng Gneun, Setthathirath Road
facebook.com/amphonelao
021-212 489/ 020-7785 7647
ApRIL 12Piawat Village, Fa Ngum Road
facebook.com/april12.restaurant
020 77 456 664
facebook.com/benonicafe
BEGoNIA cAfE’Soi 4 off Nongbone road
facebook.com/pages/Begonia-cafe’
020 5555 5082
BoR pEN yANGFa Ngum Road, Wat Chanh
facebook.com/Bor Pen Yang restaurant
020 5580 8281
LA BELLE EpoQuE LouNGE BAR Settha Palace Hotel, Pang Kham Road
setthapalace.com/dining/belle-epoque-bar/
021 217 581
facebook.com/JamilZahidRestaurant
chAN coffEE189 Setthatirath Road, Mixay Village
facebook.com/ChanCoffeeLaos
020 2398 6066, 020 5222 4665
SouL KITchEN Thadeua Road 143 (KM 0.5)
020 5612 0804
soulkitchen.vientiane@gmail.com
LA cAGE Du coQHengbounnoy Road, Ban Haysok
facebook.com/La-Cage-Du-Coq-Ban-Haysok
020 54 676 065
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SuMIBIyAKI ToRIShIGENongbone Village
Tel: 020 9757 5700
BAMBoo houSE 23 Singha Road, Nongbone Village
021 453-668
LA BoDEGA164, Unit 15 Sibouaban Road,Sithane Neua Village
021 264 187
BAN LAo BEER GARDENRue Francois Ngin
021 212 930
BLAcK cANyoN coffEE - chAo ANu BRANch
blackcanyoncoffee.com
0 20 77 442 643
BLAcK cANyoN coffEE - ThAT LuANG BRANch
cAfE’ NoMAD1-342 Dongpalanthong, Sisattanak
facebook.com/cafenomad.lao
020 5434 9977
chANMALy’S cAfE278 Sokpaluang Road, Thongkang Village
facebook.com/chanmalyrestaurant
020 58 346 410
coMMoN GRouNDS cAfE’ AND BAKERy
Rue Chao Anou
021 255 057
facebook.com/commongroundslaos
LE coMpToIR
facebook.com/lecomptoirdevientiane
8,rue Francois Ngin
021 254 013
coffEE ToDAyBan Phonsinuoan, Sisattanak
facebook.com/CoffeeToday
030 5058123
choKDEE cAfE32/4 Fa Ngum Road, Mekong riverside
www.chokdeecafe.com
020 5610 3434
couLEuR D’ASIENokèokoummane Road
facebook.com/CouleurdAsie
021 223 008
LA cAVE DES chATEAuxFountain Area (Nam Phu)
facebook.com/La-Cave-Des-Chateaux
021 212192
KuNG’S cAfé LAo Off Rue Simeuang, Piawat Village
facebook.com/KungsCafeLao
021 219 101
MAKphET78 Ban Inpeng, Vat Chanh Tha
makphet-restaurant.org
021 260 587
LAo KITchENRue Hengboun (opposite KP Hotel)
lao-kitchen.com
021 254 332
pIMENToN Rue Nokeoukoumane
pimentonrestaurant-vte.com
021 215 506
facebook.com/sumibiyakitorishige
Sumibiyaki ToriShige reSTauranT
Unit22, No333/02, Nongbone Village,Near Janpanese Embassy,
Saysettha, Vientane
T: 020 97 575 700
Wed - Mon 5:30pm - 11:00pm / Mon - Close
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VIENTIANE
JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - Nam phou
NAKED ESpRESSo
LE TRIo coffEE
KoNG VIEW RESTAuRANT
SENGTAWAN RoofTop BAR
I-BEAM BAR
STIcKy fINGERS
JAZZy BRIcK
KIRIyA cAfé
Khop chAI DEu Dongpalan Road
Setthathirath Road
183 Souphanouvong Road
Ban Sithan Neua
88 Setthathirath Road
1/3 Francois Nginn Road
Setthathirath Road
Setthathirath Road
54 Setthathirath Road
joma.biz
nakedespresso.net
facebook.com/letriocoffee
www.kongview.com
www.sengtawan.com
facebook.com/ibeamvientiane
facebook.com/jazzybricklao
www.cafelao.com
facebook.com/KhopChaiDeu
020-2204-4555
021 454 631
020 2255 3552
021 520 522
021 219 362
020 5610 3434
021 215 972
021 212 489
020 5855 5725
021 251 564
DhAKA RESTAuRANTBeside Namphu
021 254 858
DouANG DEuANE RESTAuRANT & WINE BAR
Beside Namphu
021 254 858
fuJI JApANESE RESTAuRANT # 1Best Western Hotel,
021 254 722
fuJI JApANESE RESTAuRANT # 2Nongbone Village
021 454 782
fuJIWARA RESTAuRANTLuang Prabang Road
facebook.com/pages/Fujiwara-Restaurant
020 77 773 177
JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - That LuangJoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - phonthan
VEGETARIAN IN ThE GoLDEN AGE
LA SIGNATuRE
MASA SpooN cAfé N’ BISTRo
Saylom Road
Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha
Rue Dongpalanthong, Phonesinuan
ansarahotel.com
020 5550 5305.
021 213 514
021 261 634
SpuTNIK BuRGERSetthathirath Road
facebook.com/SputnikBurger
0 30 93 76 504
xANG Khoo RESTAuRANT68 Pangkham Road
facebook.com/XANG-KHOO-Restaurant
021 219 314
LE SILApASetthathirath Road
facebook.com/LeSilapaVientiane
021 219 689
facebook.com/StickyFingersLaos
KuALAo RESTAuRANT134 Samsenthai Road
021 215 777
facebook.com/Kualao
ThE SpIRIT houSE Fa Ngum Road,
021 243 795
thespirithouselaos.com/
WINE’95Sethathirath Road
020 55 629 356
facebook.com/Wine95
pARIS cocKTAILBeung Ka-nyong, Tha Deua road
020 78 111 008
facebook.com/Paris-Cocktail
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LuANG pRABANG
RESTAuRANT L’ELEphANT
LA BELLE EpoQuELES 3 NAGAS
cAfé TouITAMNAK LAo RESTAuRANT
TAMARIND RESTAuRANT
TANGoR
LE cAfé BAN VAT SENE
ThE SILK RoAD cAfé
Kounxoa Road, Ban Vat Nong
4-5 Ban Phonepheng,Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong
Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat NongSakarinne Road
Ban Wat Sene, Nam Khan River
House 63/3 Rue Susavangvong
Sakarine Road
Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre, Ban Saylom
elephant-restau.com
luangsayresidence.com3-nagas.com
cafetoui.comtamnaklao.net
tamarindlaos.com
letangor.com
elephant-restau.com/cafebanvatsenefr.html
ockpoptok.com
071 252 482
071 260 891071 253 888
020 5657 6763071 212 239
071 213 128,
020 9560 7262
071 252 482,
071 212 597
IcoN KLuBSiphouttabath Road, Ban Xiengmouan
iconklub.com
071 254 905
uTopIABan Aphay
utopialuangprabang.com
020 2388 1771
ThE BALcoNy By LANITh Ban Khoi - Nam Dong River
lanith.com
071 211 040
ThE ApSARA RESTAuRANTKingkitsarath Rd, Ban Wat Sene
theapsara.com/bar-restaurant
071 254 670
AuSSIE SpoRTS BARBan Aham, Sisouphan Road
aussiesportsbarlaos.com
071 254 706
BAMBoo TREE Soukhaserm Road, At Nam Khan river side
071 254 670
AuSSIE SpoRTS BARBan Aham, Sisouphan Road
aussiesportsbarlaos.com
020 22 425 499
Bamboo-Tree-Lao-Cooking-School-and-Restaurant
ThE BELLERIVE TERRAcE 99 Baan Phonehueang, Riverfront
athebellerive.com/restaurant.htm
071 260 733
BIG TREE cAfé46 Ban Vat Nong
bigtreecafe.com
020 77776748
BLuE LAGooN RESTAuRANTBan Choumkhong
blue-lagoon-cafe.com
020 5925 2525
cocoNuT GARDENSisavangvong Road
elephant-restau.com/coconutgarden
071 252 482
LA cASA LAo66/6, Ban Xiengmouane Road
020 22 8 12 64
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EAT & DRINK - Listing
couLEuR cAfE AND RESTAuRANT86/04 Ban Vat Sene
020 2388 1771
DyEN SABAI RESTAuRANT AND BARBan Phan Louang
facebook.com/Dyensabai#_=_
020 55 104 817
DELILAh’S pLAcEChao Fa Ngum Road
071 254 988
DAo coffEEBan Viengkeo
facebook.com/ Dao-Coffee-Luang-Prabang
071 214 444
KhAIphAEN100 Sisavang Vatana Road, Ban Wat Nong
030 51 55 221
pIZZA phAN LuANGPhan Luang Village
020 56 922 529
JoyS RESTAuRANTPhothisalath Road
020 5516 6575
chEZ MATTBan Vat Sene
020 77 77 94 97
RoSELLA fuSIoN RESTAuRANTKingkitsarat Road
020 77 775 753
SoNphAoNo. 59, Xatikhoumman Road
071 253 489
SAME SAME RESTAuRANT72/04 Ban Pakham
020 5953 8536
opERA houSE BARSakkarine Road
operahouseluangprabang.com/
071 211 040
JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - hua xieng
joma.biz
071-260-920
JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - Nam Khan
hIVE BAR & RESTAuRANT5 Kingkitsarat Road, Ban Aphay
hivebarlaos.com
020 59 995 370
NAVA MEKoNG44/3 Ban Vat Nong, Khem Khong Road
villa-maly.com/Dining
020 59 285 555
ThE houSE RESTAuRANT & BELGIAN BEER BAR
Phousi Road 10, Aphai Village
thehouselaos.com/
071 255 021
NAMKhoNG cAfEBldg. 03 Choumkhong Unit 52
071 213 049
REDBuL BARPhousi Road
http://redbulbarluangprabang.com/
VIEWpoINT cAfE AND RESTAuRANTBan Xieng Thong
mekongriverview.com/en/cafe-restaurant.html
071 254 900
ThE TERRAcE93 Unit 03 Phoneheuang Village
burasariheritage.com
071 255 031
SAffRoN cAffEPO Box 494, Luang Prabang
saffroncoffee.com
071 254 254
LAo LAo GARDENPhousi Road, Ban Aphay
020-7777-4414
phou SAVANh RESTAuRANTLa Residence Phou Vao
facebook.com/laresidencephouvao
071 212 194
SIT & RELAx RIVERSIDE Muang Nga Village
020 59 595 951
ThE VERANDAh59/4 Soukkaseum Road, Ban Vatsene
071213 120
INDIGo cAfESisavangvong Road, Pakham Village
indigohouse.la
071 212 264
LuANG pRABANG BAKERy17/01 Choumkong Village, Sisavangvong Rd
http://luangprabang-bakery-guesthouse.com/
071 252 499
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chAMpASAK
SAVANNAKhETLIN’S cAfE
Latsaphanit Rd., Xaiyaphoum Village
http://lincafe.netau.net/
020 9988 1630
DoK MAI LAo cAffE RESTAuRANTRue 24, 91
020 58 447 879
facebook.com/Dok-mai-lao-caffe-restaurant
NADAoNo. 38 Road, Corner of Road 16W
020 5550 4884
LE pANoRAMA5 Bane Watlouang, Pakse Hotel
hotelpakse.com
031 21 21 31
SINouK coffEEBan Lakmuang
sinouk-cafe.com
031 214 716
SINouK coffEEBan Lakmuang
sinouk-cafe.com
031 214 716
VIDA BAKERy cAfEBuilding 188, Rd 12, Ban Thaluang
020 29 256 632
MEKoNG LANxANGNo 11th Road, Mekong Riverfront
031 254 411
KATuAD coffEECorner of No 24 and 13 South Rd
020 7799 8777
facebook.com/Katuad-Coffee
JINyA JApANESE RESTAuRANTNo 10th Road
030 986 3785
cAfE chAI DEE Unit 01, Lattanalansy, Thai village
cafechaidee.com
030 500 3336
SAVAN coffEEKm.6, No. 9 Road,Phonsavang Neu Village
020 55 540 226
SAVAN I LAo RESTAuRANTLat Sa Von Seuk Road
020 55 891 006
SALT ‘N’ pEppERSakkaline Road
020 5552 9381
LAo INDooR GoLf “N” cAfEPhu Vao | Opposite Bcel and Lao Viet Bank
071 253 491-2
laoindoorgolf.com
KhMuSisavangvong Road
071 212 092MANGo GARDEN RESTAuRANT
Sisavangvong Road
020 5620 3666
xIENGMuAN GARDEN RESTAuRANT35 Baan Xiengmuan, Sisavangvong Road
071 252 583
yoNGKhouNE RESTAuRANTSakkaline Road
071 212 342
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VIENTIANECOPE VISITOR CENTRE
I:CAT GALLERY
LAO DISABLED WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
VIENTIANE BYCYCLE
HOUEY HONG VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR WOMEN
LAO BOWLING CENTRE
www.copelaos.org
Centre of Medical Rehabilitation, Khouvieng
Ban BOUNKAGNOM,Thadeua Rd
Lane 19, Houey Hong Village
Boulevard Khunbulom (near the National Stadium)
www.facebook.com/icatgallery.
www.laodisabledwomen.com.
www.vientianebycycle.com.
www.houeyhongcentre.com.
021 218 427
020 7783 9674
020 5433 3089,
020 5581 2337
021 560 006
021 254 332
LAO NATIONAL MUSEUMSamsenthai Road, Anou Village
021 212 460
LONG VIEN GOLF CLUBKm 17 Thadeau Road, Dongposy Village
www.longviengolfresort.com
030 977 8888
INPENG ETHNIC CULTURAL PARk406 T4 Rd., Donekoy Village
20 28035756, 20 55620191, 20 23999990
VIENTIANE ORCHIDéES 59/642 Ban Phonethong, Chomany
www.vientianeorchidees.com
021 560 444
LAO PEOPLE’S ARMY HISTORY MUSEUM
Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm
Near the Ministry of Defense, Kaisone Phomvihane Road
THE MEMORIAL OF PRESIDENT SOUPHANOUVONG
Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm
Kaisone Phomvihane Road, Phonesa-ard Village
PRESIDENT kAYSONE PHOMVIHANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
8am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm, Close on Monday and public holidays
National Highway 13 km 6
PEOPLE’S SECURITY MUSEUM
8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm
Kaisone Phomvihane Road
LAO TExTILE MUSEUM
021 560 458, 021 213 467
Ban Nongthatai, Chanthabouly District
LAO ZOO an Boo Tulakhum District, Vientiane Province
http://www.laozoo.com/
023-241-015
FROM FARM TO MARkETwww.tuktuksafari.com
020 5433 3089,
LAO ExPERIENCES COOkING CLASS
lao-experiences.com
020 5569 9429
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NAM OU ELEPHANT FARM
OCk POP TOk LIVING CRAFTS CENTRE
Ban Vang Lae, Pak Ou District
Ban Saylom (opposite Phousi Market)
www.namouelephantfarm.com
www.ockpoptok.com
020 2863 8805
071 212 597
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LUANG PRABANG
Advertising Herecall
SABAIDEE MAGAZINETel: 021 454 782
Mob: 020 5884 8376
Email: Chayada@sabaidee-magazine.com
LIVING LAND FARMKhuangsi Water Fall Road, Ban Pongvang
www.livinglandlao.com
020 5519 9208
TAMNAk LAO COOkING SCHOOLSakarine Rd, Ban Watsene
071 252 525
TAMARIND COOkING COURSESBan Vat Sene
www.tamarindlaos.com
071 213 128
UxO LAOS VISITOR CENTERBehind Chao Anouvoung Monument, Phothisan Road
071 252 525
Elephant Village Sanctuary Day TripsBan Xieng Lom
www.elephantvillage-laos.com
071 252 417
WHITE ELEPHANT ADVENTURES44/3 Sisavangvong Road, Ban Xieng Mouane
www.white-elephant-adventures-laos.com
030 514 0243
TIGER TRAIL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Sisavangvong Road, Next to Royal Palace Museum
www.laos-adventures.com
071 212 311
LUANG PRABANG LIBRARYSisavangvong Road,
GARAVEk PERFORMANCE85/5 Kounxoua Road, Ban Phonheuang
www.garavek.com
020 9677 7300
ETHNIk FASHION SHOWKingkitsarat Road, Ban Aphay
www.hivebarlaos.com
020 5999 5370
THE TRADITIONAL ARTS AND ETHNOLOGY CENTRE (TAEC)
Ban Khamyong, Luang Prabang
http://www.taeclaos.org/
071 253 364
PROjECT SPACE GALLERY
Kitsalat Road, Thong Chaleuan Village
www.projectspace-luangprabang.com
071 213 091
PHA TAD kE BOTANICAL GARDENBan Mano Road
http://www.pha-tad-ke.com/
020 22 540 999
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VIENTIANEADINA SPA
GIRIYA SPA
GREEN PARK CHAMPA LAO SPA
NIRVANA SPA
PAPAYA SPA
WHITE LOTUS MASSAGE & YOGA
HEALING HANDS MASSAGE & SPA
MANDARINA BODY & SOUL SPA
HERBAL SAUNA
CHAMPA SPA & MASSAGE
DALAH SPA
www.adinaspalao.com
www.rashmishotel.com
www.greenparkvientiane.com.
www.nirvana-spa-laos.com.
www.papayaspa.com.
www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com.
www.champaspa.com
170 Phonsaath, Kaysone Road
Rashmi’s Hotel, Thadeua Road Km3
Green Park Hotel, 12 Khouvieng Road
Pangkham Road, facing Lao Plaza Hotel
Phanya Sy Road
Pangkham Road, close to Nam Phu
Green Park Hotel, 12 Khouvieng Road
Pangkham Road, near Nam Phu
Chao Anou Road
Corner of Fa Ngum and Pangkham Road
140 Ban Phonsavanh Tai, Hom 3, Khouvieng Road
021 414 138
021 315 088
021 263 064
021 222 936
021 216 550
021 217 492
021 244 288
021 223 857,
020 5504 5655
021 251 926
021 285 125
facebook.com/dalah.spa
VIENTIANE YOGA STUDIOSokphaluang Road
020 91 943 770,
LV CITY MASSAGE AND SPA
www.lvcitylaos.com
149 T2 (Nong Douang) Road
030 525 6699
MANEE SPAHom 10, Ban ThongKang
021 353 207
facebook.com/Manee Spa
MANI BEAUTY & SPA
020 55 612 650
facebook.com/Mani-Beauty-Spa
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call
021 454 782, 020 5884 8376
SENGDARA FITNESS CENTRE
www.sengdarafitness.com
Dongpalan Road
021 452 159
LPH FITNESS CLUB
www.laoplazahotel.com
Lao Plaza Hotel, Samsenethai Road
021 218 800-1
THE OLYMPIC FITNESS
www.rashmishotel.com
Rashmi’s The Plaza, Thadeua Road
021 315 088
GOODLIFE SPORTS COMPLExLuangprabang Road, Phosy Village
020 29 292 906
facebook.com/goodlifelaos
LAO JAPAN BUDO CENTERKounboulom Road
021 265 290
ALLIENCE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
http://www.aimclao.com/
Souphanuvong Road, Ban Wattayyaithong
021 513 095
FIT DEE - FITNESS FOR WOMEN
021 419 126 - 020 5568 5153
facebook.com/FitDee
NEW ARENA LAOS Ban Thadua
021 480 913
facebook.com/NewArenaLaos
SARILA SPA
www.salanaboutique.com
Salana Boutique Hotel, Chao Anou Road
021 254 254
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LUANG PRABANG
DHAMMADA MASSAGE OASISTropical Oasis Park, Ban Vixoun, Setthathirath Road, Luang PrabangTel: 071 212 642, 071 252 933 Fax: 071 212 818Email: info@luangprabangoasis.comwww.luangprabangoasis.com
AYU SPA
KIRIDARA SPA THE SPA GARDEN
THE ANGSANA SPA LUANGPRABANG
DHAMMADA OASIS MASSAGE
LAO RED CROSS
DOK CHAMPA MASSAGE
LUANG PRABANG YOGA L’HIBISCUS SPA
SANCTUARY MASSAGE
www.xiengthongpalace.com.
www.snhcollection.com/kiridara. www.spagardenlpb.com.
www.angsana.com | www.banyantree.com
www.luangprabangoasis.com.
www.dokchampamassage.com.
luangprabangyoga.org
Kounxaou Road, Ban Phoneheung
22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham Ban Phonheuang
Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel
Luang Prabang Oasis Hotel
Opposite Vat Visoun
Luang Prabang Oasis Hotel
45 Sakhaline Road
Sanctuary Hotel, Kitsalat Road
071 213 200
071 261 888 071 212325
071 254609
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VIENTIANE
SAOBANCRAFTS
LAO FINE ARTS HANDCRAFT JEWELLRY
NIGHT MARKET
T’SHOP LAI GALLERY
MINISTRY OF SILK
MONUMENT BOOKS
CAROL CASSIDY TEXTILES
FINER THINGS
www.saobancrafts.com
97/1 Chao Anou Road
550/01 Thatluang Tai Village, Saysettha District
Mekong riverfront, Fa ngum Rd
Vat Inpeng Street
99/01 Nam Phou Square
Nokeokoummane Rd
Noekummane Rd, Ban Mixay
34/03 Francois Ngin Rd
020 5542 6993
Sunset - 9pm, 7 days
www.artisanslao.com
www.ministryofsilk.com
www.monument-books.com
www.laotextiles.com
021 223 178
021 213 776
021 243 708
0 21- 212 123
020 7783 9152
CARUSO LAO08 FA NGUM ROAD
http://carusolao.com/
021-223 644
MIXAY ART OF MEKONG053/55 Nokeokhuman Street, Ban Mixay
http://www.artofmekong.com/
021-216 592
ELEGANT BOUTIqUENo. 103, Pangkham Street
021 215 437
SATRI LAO SILK79/4 Setthathirath Road
http://www.satrilao.laopdr.
021 219 295
ORIENTAL BOOKSHOP121 Chao Anou Rd
021 215 352
TREASURES OF ASIA86/7 Setthathirath Rd
021 222 236
KANCHANA BOUTIqUE102 Chanthakoummane Rd
021 213 467
MULBERRIES SHOPNokeokoummane Road, Mixai Village.
http://www.mulberries.org/
021 241 217, 021 263 371
INDIGO LAO
http://www.indigolao.com/
Rue François Ngin, Ban Mixay
021 215 469
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PHOSI MARKET
CAMA CRAFTS
CARUSO LAO
TAEC BOUTIqUE
OCK POP TOK
MA TE SAI
L’ETRANGER BOOKS & TEA
PASSA PAA
NIGHT MARKET
Photisalath Rd, south of Phou Vao Road
Ounkham Rd, Ban Wath Nong
99/01 Nam Phou Square
Kitsalat Rd, Ban Khamyong
Sakkarine Rd, Ban Vat Sene
Sisangvong Rd, Ban Xieng Mouane
Phousi Rd, Ban Aphay
79 Ban Vat Sene
SIsangvong Rd
7am - 5pm
5pm - 11pm
LUANG PRABANG
www.camacrafts.org
www.carusolao.com
www.taeclaos.org
www.passa-paa.com
www.ockpoptok.com
www.matesai.com
071 254 594
071 254 574
071 253 364
071 260 654
071 212 880
020 5541 1244
071 253 219
GARDEN OF EDEN SHOPPhanluang Village
071 410 456
GALLERY ASIAMAVat Nong House No. 41
http://www.asiama.fr/
facebook.com/Mani-Beauty-Spa
KOPNOI Ban Aphay
http://kopnoi.com/
071 260 248
NAGA CREATIONSSavangvong Road
020 7777 5005
KOPNOI Ban Aphay
http://kopnoi.com/
071 260 248
PATHANA BOUPHA ANTIqUE HOUSE
26/2 Ban Visoun
071 212 262
KIN THONG LAO SILK48/3 Sakkaline Road
020 5554 6184
DARA MARKET Kingkitsarath Rd
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SLEEP - Listing
VIENTIANEGrEEN PArk BouTIquE hoTEl
PhASouk rESIdENcE
AuBErGE SAlA INPENG
SAlANA BouTIquE hoTEl
ANSArA hoTEl
IhouSE
mErcurE VIENTIANE
doN chAN PAlAcElAo PlAzA hoTEl
rAShmI’S PlAzA hoTEl
mANdAlA BouTIquE hoTEl
chANThAPANYA hoTEl
SETThA PAlAcE hoTEl
VIENTIANE PlAzA hoTEl
SomErSET VIENTIANE
VIENTIANE GArdEN hoTEl
www.greenparkvientiane.com
www.phasoukresidence.com
salalao.com/Sala_ Inpeng
salanaboutique.com
www.ansarahotel.com
www.ihouse-laos.com
accorhotels.com
donchanpalacelaopdr.comwww.laoplazahotel.com
www.rashmishotel.com.
mandalahotel.asia
www. chanthapanyahotel.com
www.setthapalace.com
www.vientianeplazalao.com
http://www.somerset.com/
vientianegardenhotel.com
12 Khouvieng Road
57/4 Wat Xieng Gneun Road
63/6 Inpeng Street, Ban Wat Chanh
112 Chao Anou Road
Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha
Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha
Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha
Unit 6 Piwat Village, Sisatanak District63 Samsenthai Road
Thadeua Rd, Ban Beungkhayong
Baan Phiavat
Baan Phiavat
6 Pang Kham Street
6 Pang Kham Street
Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikhotabong district
56 Sihome Road, Ban Sihome
021 264 097
021 243 415
021 242 021
021 254 254
021 213 514
021 217 053
021 213 570,
021 244 288021 218 800
021 315 088
021 214 493
021 244 284
021 217 581
020 2300 0433
021 250 888
021 241 963
BEAu rIVAGE mEkoNG hoTEl
www.hbrm.com
Fangum Road, Ban Sithanneua,
021 243 350, 243 375-6
BEST WESTErN VIENTIANE hoTEl
www.bestwesternvientiane.com
2-12 Francois Nginn Street, Ban Mixay
021 216906-9
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cITY INN VIENTIANE
www.cityinnvientiane.com
Corner of Phangkham and Phainam Street
021 218333
coSmo hoTEl
www.hotelcosmolao.com
Ban Pakao
021 711175-7
dork chAmPA hoTEl
www.dorkjumpahotel.com
Kamphengmeuang Boulevard (T4 Road)
021 331888
FAmIlY hoTEl
www.familyhotellaos.com
Pangkham Road, Sysaketh Village
021 260448-9
lAo orchId hoTEl
www.lao-orchid.com
Chao Anou Rd.,Vat Chanh
021 264 134
mAlI NAmPhu hoTEl
www.malinamphu.com
109 Pangkham Road, Xiengngeun Village
021 215093
PhoNEThIP PlAzA hoTEl
facebook.com/phonethip.plaza.hotel.laos
Unit 16, Beung Kha Nhong Village
021 261591
SABAIdEE @ lAo hoTEl
www.sabaideeatlaohotel.com
Pangkham Rd, Sisaket Village
021 265141-2, 265152
VANSANA rIVErSIdE hoTEl
www.vansanahotel-group.com
Ban Sithane Neua
021 252 090-7
lANdmArk mEkoNG rIVErSIdE
http://www.landmarkmekonghotel.com.la/
Thathkhao Village, Sisattanak District
021 266 888
lAo SIlk hoTElRue Francois Ngin
021 213 976
ANSArA hoTEl
www.ansarahotel.com
Quai Fa Gnum, Ban Vat Chan Tha
021 213 514
SENGTAWAN rIVErSIdE hoTEl
http://sengtawan.com/
Unit 3, Sithan Nuea Village
021 219.362 - 5
dhAVArA BouTIquE hoTEl
dhavaraboutiquehotel.com
25 Manthalath Road , Ban Xieng Ngeun
021 222238
IBIS hoTEl
Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung
021 263 201
douANG dEuANE hoTEl
Rue Nokeokoummane
021 222 300
SEASoNS rIVErSIdE hoTEl
http://www.seasonsriverside.com/
25, Fa Ngum Road, Ban Sithane Neua
021 214-521
ANGkhAm hoTEl
www.angkhamhotel.com
Kaysone Phomvihanh Road
021 900 011-20
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luANG PrABANG
Tropical Oasis Park125 Unit 7, Vixoun Village, Luang PrabangTel: 071 212 642
facebook.com/luangprabangoasis
3 NAGAS hoTEl ock PoP Tok mE koNG VIllA
lE SEN BouTIquE hoTEl ThE APSArA
VIllA mAlY hoTEl SATrI houSE
3-nagas.com ockpoptok.com
lesenhotel.com theapsara.com
villa-maly.com satrihouse.com
Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong
113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano Ban Phanluang
113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano 57 Photisarath Road, Ban Thatluang
071 253 888 071 212 597
071 261 668 071 254 252
071 253 902 071 253 491,
SLEEP - Listing
TrEASurE hoTEl lAoS NAm ou rIVErSIdE hoTEl & rESorT
http://www.treasurehotellaos.com/
http://www.namouriverside.com/
Norasan Road, Ban That Luang
Vanglae Village, Pak Ou District
071 260 661
030 924 8567
ThE BEllErIVE BouTIquE hoTEl
http://www.thebellerive.com/
99 Baan Phonehueang, Riverfront
071 260 733
ThE luANG SAY rESIdENcE
http://www.luangsayresidence.com/
4-5 Ban Phonepheng
071 260 891
BElmoNd lA réSIdENcE Phou VAo
belmond.com
071 71 212530
mAISoN SouVANNAPhoum
http://www.angsana.com/
Rue Chao Fa Ngum, Banthatluang
071 254 609
kIrIdArA
http://www.snhcollection.com/kiridara/
22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham
071 261 888
lE PAlAIS JulIANA
http://www.lepalaisjuliana.com/
Chao Phetsalath Street, Ban-Sangkalok
071 260 417
muANG ThoNG hoTEl
http://www.muangthonghotel.com/
Oupalathkhamboua Rd., Ban Thatluang,
071 254 976
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SAVANNAkhET
WATErFAll rESorT BAN E-Tu PAkSoNG
SAlA SAVANh
PAkSE hoTEl
lEENA GuESThouSE
SINouk coFFEE rESorT
waterfalletupaksong.com
salalao.com
hotelpakse.com
leenaguesthouse.blogspot.com
sinoukcoffeeresort.com
Street 5, Ban Watkouang
Chaokeem Rd
LakKhao Village, Paksong-Thateng Road
020 2866 2809
020 5564 5111
031 212 131
020 9927 4994
chAmPASAk PAlAcE hoTEl
http://www.champasakpalacehotel.com/
P.O Box 718, Pakse
031 212 131
chAmPASAk GrANd hoTEl
http://www.champasakgrand.com/
Lao Nippon Bridge, Mekong Riverside Road
031 255111-8, 260211
mEkoNG PArAdISE rESorT
Ban Nonhsavang
031 254 120
ThE rIVEr rESorT chAmPASAk
http://theriverresortlaos.com/
Ban Phaphinnoy, 14A Rd., Champasak
030 95 68306
rESIdENcE SISouk
http://www.residence-sisouk.com/
Ban Lakmuang
031 214716
030 955 8960
INThIrA hoTEl
http://www.inthira.com/
Ban Vat Amard, Champasak District
031 511011
lA FolIE lodGE
http://lafolie-laos.com/
Done Daeng, District Pathoumphone
020 55 532 004
hooNGThIP hoTElThameung Village
041 212 262.
dAoSAVANh rESorT & SPA
http://www.daosavanh.com/
Ban Thahea Kaisonephomvihan District
041-252 188, 252 199
SAVAN VEGAS hoTEl ANd cASINo
www.savanvegas.com
Nongdeune Village
041-252 200.
rATTANASAVAN hoTElXayamoungkhoun Village
041 212 211
SAVANBANhAo hoTElXaiyaphoum Village, Saenna Road
041 212 202.
NoNGSodA GuEST houSEThameung Village
041212 522
SoulINSouk GuEST houSESounantha Village, opposite with Bus Station
041 213 436
chAmPASAk
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A Stylish Budget AccommodationOption in Luang Prabang
The Ultimate Relaxation Hideaway
125 Unit 7, Bane Vixoun, Luang Prabang, Lao PDRTel: +856 (0) 71 212 642, +856 (0) 71 252 933www.tropicaloasispark.com
FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
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