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Dining
Laos is a country with an assortment of culinary options from local dishes to international cuisine such as French, Italian, Chinese and Indian. Laotian food is known to be one of the most diverse and delicious in Asia. Laap, a traditional dish made from a choice of beef, pork, turkey, chicken or fish mixed with lemon juice, spring onion, brown rice powder, chili powder, mint leaves, served with steam sticky rice, lettuce, cucumber and local herbs is a must-try. Other local dishes include Tam Mak Hung or Papaya Salad served with Khao Larm (sticky rice cooked in bamboo shoot), Ping Kai Lard (chicken BBQ), Laotian sausages Sai Ouah, and Laotian rice noodle Khao Poun. Don’t forget to drink Beer Lao. Besides, if you come to Laos during March to May, you can try sugar cane juice (or what we call 'nam oy'). Fresh nam oy can make you up and running quickly in a hot day. For more on dining in Laos, please visit Laos Administration of Tourism
Nightlife
The locals love to spend the evenings at home with their family. However, there are still many interesting evening entertainment in Laos such as the classic restaurants where Laotians perform their traditional dances. Other evening entertainment includes night clubs with live band, bar, cinemas and discotheque can be found in most big cities.
Shopping
Not many associate Laos with shopping, but both Luang Prabang and Vientiane are teeming with gorgeous boutiques showcasing high quality hand-woven textiles. Choose from silk or cotton and the beautiful patterns have unique meanings and histories. Markets are also an important part of Laos landscape and a must-see itinerary for any traveller. Walking around them and browsing the colourful wares is a great way to understand a slice of the local life.
Relaxing
In Laos, wellness – both physical and mental – is holistic. The concept of a stress-free and contented life is nothing new. After all, this is a place many travellers have described as somewhere you can’t help but relax.
Laos is where you will find a tranquility rarely found elsewhere. Even better, this internal peace can be complemented with a physical well-being – why not try a traditional Lao massage, similar to Indonesian and Vietnamese massage, and equally relaxing? Thai massage is also readily available in many cities and with a wide range of spas, especially in Vientiane and Luang Prabang, you won’t have to travel far to pamper yourself.
Laos is a country with an assortment of culinary options from local dishes to international cuisine such as French, Italian, Chinese and Indian. Laotian food is known to be one of the most diverse and delicious in Asia. Laap, a traditional dish made from a choice of beef, pork, turkey, chicken or fish mixed with lemon juice, spring onion, brown rice powder, chili powder, mint leaves, served with steam sticky rice, lettuce, cucumber and local herbs is a must-try. Other local dishes include Tam Mak Hung or Papaya Salad served with Khao Larm (sticky rice cooked in bamboo shoot), Ping Kai Lard (chicken BBQ), Laotian sausages Sai Ouah, and Laotian rice noodle Khao Poun. Don’t forget to drink Beer Lao. Besides, if you come to Laos during March to May, you can try sugar cane juice (or what we call 'nam oy'). Fresh nam oy can make you up and running quickly in a hot day. For more on dining in Laos, please visit Laos Administration of Tourism
The locals love to spend the evenings at home with their family. However, there are still many interesting evening entertainment in Laos such as the classic restaurants where Laotians perform their traditional dances. Other evening entertainment includes night clubs with live band, bar, cinemas and discotheque can be found in most big cities.
Not many associate Laos with shopping, but both Luang Prabang and Vientiane are teeming with gorgeous boutiques showcasing high quality hand-woven textiles. Choose from silk or cotton and the beautiful patterns have unique meanings and histories. Markets are also an important part of Laos landscape and a must-see itinerary for any traveller. Walking around them and browsing the colourful wares is a great way to understand a slice of the local life.
In Laos, wellness – both physical and mental – is holistic. The concept of a stress-free and contented life is nothing new. After all, this is a place many travellers have described as somewhere you can’t help but relax.
Laos is where you will find a tranquility rarely found elsewhere. Even better, this internal peace can be complemented with a physical well-being – why not try a traditional Lao massage, similar to Indonesian and Vietnamese massage, and equally relaxing? Thai massage is also readily available in many cities and with a wide range of spas, especially in Vientiane and Luang Prabang, you won’t have to travel far to pamper yourself.
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