Part of the Mekong Delta, Laos is renowned for its mountainous terrain, and its mixture of French colonial architecture and strong Buddhist traditions and monasteries. A little more off-the-beaten track, Laos nonetheless has much to offer: underground river caves, white-water rapids and jungle ziplines for thrill-seekers, miles of pristine forests home to rare creatures for nature lovers to trek through, fabulous cuisine for foodies, and the world-heritage town of Luang Prabang, the famous Plain of Jars and ancient ruins of the Wat Phou complex are enough to whet the appetite of any culture vulture or history buff!
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