The Rough Guide to Laos

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Discover Laos with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to sleep in a treehouse high in the forest canopy, take a slow-boat ride down the jungle-fringed Mekong River, or roam through ancient monasteries shrouded by coconut trees, The Rough Guide to Laos will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

Features of this travel guide to Laos:
- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas
- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to the Rockies
- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Vientiane, Savannakhet and many more locations without needing to get online
- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the Mekong River in a hazy morning light the colourful signs and lanterns of Vientiane
- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found, from Lao massage and cuisine, to trekking routes and temples
- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more
- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Vientiane and the northwest, Luang Prabang, The northeast, The far north, South Central Laos, The far south

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