LAOS
Laos, also known as “the land of a million elephants”, is the most mysterious country in the south-east Asia.
Laos is famous for buddhism, colonial architecture in Luang Prabang, the exquisite cuisine, the ancient temples in the capital city Vientiane, Wat Phu, an ancient complex of Khmer temples that are a UNESCO world heritage site and the lush forests of the 20 protected areas, characterized by an exceptional flora and fauna.
In this splendid country there are more than 60 different ethnic groups, who maintained their traditions and lifestyles. Laos is known for its silk, the handcraft products and the mulberry tea.
SOME PLACES OF INTEREST
Sapa
The Sapa district is located in the province of Lao Cai, in north-western Vietnam, 350 km from Hanoi, not far from the border with China. At 1,600 m above sea level, Sapa is a picturesque resort located in the Hoang Lien Son mountains, known as "The Tonchinesi Alps".
Sapa is a cool city all year round, the average temperature is around 15 ° -18 ° C and temperatures can reach zero in the winter months.
Sapa offers many natural sites, such as the Ham Rong mountain, the Silver Waterfalls, the Rattan Bridge, the Bamboo Forest and the Ta Phin Quarry. Sapa is also the starting point for many climbers and scientists who want to reach the top of Mount Fansipan, which with its 3,143 meters is the highest in Vietnam.
When the Tet arrives, the lunar New Year, the whole city is filled with pink petals of peach blossoms blown by the wind from the nearby peach forests. Sapa is also considered the kingdom of orchids: there are many different and all splendid species.
Sapa is home to a great diversity of peoples belonging to ethnic minorities: Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
Sapa
The Sapa district is located in the province of Lao Cai, in north-western Vietnam, 350 km from Hanoi, not far from the border with China. At 1,600 m above sea level, Sapa is a picturesque resort located in the Hoang Lien Son mountains, known as "The Tonchinesi Alps".
Sapa is a cool city all year round, the average temperature is around 15 ° -18 ° C and temperatures can reach zero in the winter months.
Sapa offers many natural sites, such as the Ham Rong mountain, the Silver Waterfalls, the Rattan Bridge, the Bamboo Forest and the Ta Phin Quarry. Sapa is also the starting point for many climbers and scientists who want to reach the top of Mount Fansipan, which with its 3,143 meters is the highest in Vietnam.
When the Tet arrives, the lunar New Year, the whole city is filled with pink petals of peach blossoms blown by the wind from the nearby peach forests. Sapa is also considered the kingdom of orchids: there are many different and all splendid species.
Sapa is home to a great diversity of peoples belonging to ethnic minorities: Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
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