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The country's laidback capital of Vientiane, party centre Vang Vieng, and beautiful World Heritage city Luang Prabang can all be explored in about 7 days with some bus trips and well-placed café stops. All of this is achievable inside one week in Laos without sacrificing the unique feeling of tranquillity that the nation provides. Wikimedia Commons Day 1: Vientiane Visit Laos' most significant national landmark, Pha That Luang, and the surrounding temples in the welcoming capital of Vientiane. Also make your way closer to town to see the inner city's magnificent temples, including the Wat Si Saket, and take some café breaks in between to taste the exquisite local beverages. Take a walk along the Mekong with the rest of Vientiane's city people at sunset. Day 2: Vientiane Tuk Tuk Safari is a fantastic tour that gives you a taste of the authentic Vientiane. You will witness a goldsmith at work, travel behind the scenes at local eateries that assists street kids, and visit ...

 While Laos may not enjoy the reputation of Thailand or even neighbouring Cambodia when it comes to its adventure activity possibilities, those who holiday in this remote corner of Asia will have many opportunities to test themselves. Laos is where one is brought face-to-face with the elements with the help of the country’s thrilling activity options. From ziplining to touring bomb shelters, here are some of the most daring things to do during a vacation in Laos. Bjørn Christian Tørrissen ,  Pak-Ou-Caves-2017 ,  CC BY-SA 4.0   1. Primal Forest Ziplining Tour Known to locals as the Gibbon Experience, travellers with a passion for ziplining must head down to the northern border of the country to experience this one-of-a-kind immersion in a primal forest. Northern Laos is not only home to verdant forests untouched by human development but also sweeping valleys as well. The three-day excursion takes one to some of the wildest corners of the forests with some zip line rou...

The Luang Prabang Night Market in Laos is unique to other bazaars in South East Asia. The place is minus the usual touts who bother tourists and the vendors are seen calmly sitting on mats, their wares spread out waiting for the next customer. Goods are cheap at this market and it's best to develop an eye for quality stuff. Acquire some skills through this article on how to shop like a pro at Luang Prabang Night Market. Torbenbrinker ,  4.3.16.LPNachtmarkt ,  CC BY-SA 3.0 Where is Luang Prabang Night Market Located? The market is located along Sisavangvong Road, which is the centre of town. The stretch starts at the Kingkitsalat Road junction near the post office and stretches up to the National Museum. This market takes place every night during which this stretch of the road is pedestrianised with no traffic allowed in. Vendors start setting up their stalls by 4 pm and are ready for business in an hour. The market runs until 10 pm. The bazaar is a colourful collection of arou...