is situated about 25km south east from Vientiane
beside the Mekong river not far from
the friendship bridge to Thailand.
Showing posts with label Vientiane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vientiane. Show all posts
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Buddha Park of Vientiane
The Buddha Park with about 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues
is situated about 25km south east from Vientiane
beside the Mekong river not far from
the friendship bridge to Thailand.
is situated about 25km south east from Vientiane
beside the Mekong river not far from
the friendship bridge to Thailand.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Patuxay- The Arc de Triomphe of Laos
Patuxay or Victory Gate which resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
is a war monument dedicated to those who fought in the struggle of independence from France.
It was build between 1957 to 1968 and is situated at the end of Lang Xang Avenue
in Vientiane,the capital of Laos.
is a war monument dedicated to those who fought in the struggle of independence from France.
It was build between 1957 to 1968 and is situated at the end of Lang Xang Avenue
in Vientiane,the capital of Laos.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Food in Laos
Food may taste different here in Laos like this
very unusual food,Sour Swallow at Phonsavan,
where migratory swallows escaping winter from Russia
are caught and eaten.
A delicate bird trap for catching migratory swallows begining August and September,
manned by an operator who waits in the hut
for the unlucky bird which will normally land on the branch above
and the bird trapper will slowly open a piece of the 'attap' roof and
use a long pole laced with rubber gum at the end to immobilise
the swallow which will drop down in front of the hut
and further attracting more of its kind to come to its aid and
when there are enough, the trapper will close the nets which
are under tension on the left and right of the helpless swallow.
The canteen at Site 2,Plain of Jars.
Fried grasshoppers and maggots on the streets of Vientiane.
Barbecued banana.
These are dried and later made into chips.
Our usual meal daily,noodle soup and bread and fried eggs.
Laotian mixed rice.
All you can fill on a plate for 10,000 kip(RM5) at Luang Prabang night market.
This street is sort of a China Town of Vientiane.
A pancake stall in Phonsavan.
Powerful tonic brew of fermented bear paws and snakes at Luang Prabang.
Muslim food in Vientiane,quite rare considering that there are less than a thousand muslims
out of about 7 million in Laos,
please take note that most of the other food here are non halal.
Nazim in Vang Vieng.
A night market scene in Vientiane.
very unusual food,Sour Swallow at Phonsavan,
where migratory swallows escaping winter from Russia
are caught and eaten.
A delicate bird trap for catching migratory swallows begining August and September,
manned by an operator who waits in the hut
for the unlucky bird which will normally land on the branch above
and the bird trapper will slowly open a piece of the 'attap' roof and
use a long pole laced with rubber gum at the end to immobilise
the swallow which will drop down in front of the hut
and further attracting more of its kind to come to its aid and
when there are enough, the trapper will close the nets which
are under tension on the left and right of the helpless swallow.
The canteen at Site 2,Plain of Jars.
Fried grasshoppers and maggots on the streets of Vientiane.
Barbecued banana.
These are dried and later made into chips.
Our usual meal daily,noodle soup and bread and fried eggs.
Laotian mixed rice.
All you can fill on a plate for 10,000 kip(RM5) at Luang Prabang night market.
This street is sort of a China Town of Vientiane.
A pancake stall in Phonsavan.
Powerful tonic brew of fermented bear paws and snakes at Luang Prabang.
Muslim food in Vientiane,quite rare considering that there are less than a thousand muslims
out of about 7 million in Laos,
please take note that most of the other food here are non halal.
Nazim in Vang Vieng.
A night market scene in Vientiane.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Flying on Airasia's Semangat Harimau Muda
Our flight to Vientiane Laos was by the Semangat Harimau Muda,
an Airasia Airbus A320 with a specially painted livery
in honour of the national Under-23 football team of Malaysia
for winning the 2011 Sea Games gold medal.
Sunrise at KLIA's LCCT before departure.
A welcome sign at the arrival hall.
A water tank which looks like a control tower.
Paying for taxi at the quiet airport's taxi counter.
A smooth landing at Wattay International Airport,
thanks to the perfect crew,now 'Everyone can fly!"
Airasia,please don't be complacent as a challenger will be here soon,Lao Airlines.
-a model plane hanging on a temple at Luang Prabang.
View Wattay International Airport in a larger map
an Airasia Airbus A320 with a specially painted livery
in honour of the national Under-23 football team of Malaysia
for winning the 2011 Sea Games gold medal.
Sunrise at KLIA's LCCT before departure.
A welcome sign at the arrival hall.
A water tank which looks like a control tower.
Paying for taxi at the quiet airport's taxi counter.
A smooth landing at Wattay International Airport,
thanks to the perfect crew,now 'Everyone can fly!"
Airasia,please don't be complacent as a challenger will be here soon,Lao Airlines.
-a model plane hanging on a temple at Luang Prabang.
View Wattay International Airport in a larger map
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Preparation for my first backpack trip~Laos
A trip to Laos with my younger siblings,
Anthony and Alice,both frequent traveler
and with Alice just coming back from her solo world tour
will be an eyeopener for me as it'll be my first backpack trip away from M'sia.
A week to go but all packed and ready,
pray for a safe journey and good weather.
~Photos of places to go from Google
Laos Travel Itinerary and guide,
prepared by Alice.
Anthony and Alice,both frequent traveler
and with Alice just coming back from her solo world tour
will be an eyeopener for me as it'll be my first backpack trip away from M'sia.
A week to go but all packed and ready,
pray for a safe journey and good weather.
~Photos of places to go from Google
Laos Travel Itinerary and guide,
prepared by Alice.
LAOS 27 Oct 2012 – 4 Nov 2012
Flight Details
KL - Vientiane
AK1412 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 0735-0910
AK1413 Sun 4 Nov 2012 0945-1330
Weather
Wet season - May-October temperature around 30°
Dry season - November to March temperature as low as 15°
Currency
RM1 – LAK 2,600
Budget
US$40/RM120 per day
- Food US$10-15
- Transport / entrance fees US$3-5
- *Optional - Massage US$3-6/hour
Electric plug
Flat blade plug,Two round pins
Rough travel
Guide (Flexible to change as we go)
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Date
|
Location
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Remarks
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27 Oct 2012
|
Vientiane
|
Arrive 0910 in
Vientiane, half day to visit Vientiane
Overnight bus to
Phonsavan 10-12 hours
|
|
28 Oct 2012
|
Phonsavan
|
Rest and visit
Phonsavan
|
|
29 Oct 2012
|
Phonsavan
|
Full day to visit to
Plains of Jar
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30 Oct 2012
|
Phonsavan to Luang
Prabang
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Morning bus to Luang
Prabang 8 hours
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|
31 Oct 2012
|
Luang Prabang
|
Mekong River
cruise/Visit to Kuang Si Waterfall/Rent a bike to go around
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1 Sept 2012
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Luang Prabang
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2 Sept 2012
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Luang Prabang to
Vientiane
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Full day in Luang
Prabang
Overnight bus to
Vientiane
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3 Sept 2012
|
Vientiane
|
Full day to visit
Vientiane
|
|
4 Sept 2012
|
Vientiane
|
Depart to KL 0945
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