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Sabaidee pi mai readers!

Cover Story – Lao Elephants and their Mahouts. On a lighter topic, we visit the new Kuang Si Butterfly Park in Luang Prabang. In Laos, there’s great diversity in the butterfly species. This new park aims to do conservation, research and share this knowledge and beauty with everyone. Along with the many species of butterflies, the park is filled with over 100 varieties of tropical plants. The local people in the area worked to build the park and building materials such as bamboo or wood scraps are from the area.

For ASEAN Connect, we take you back in time to a grand kingdom called Mrauk U. This kingdom of Myanmar ruled from about 1430AD – 1780AD. During their reign, many pagodas and buddhas were built to honor the successes of the kingdom. You can climb to the hilltop and gaze and a sea of pagodas. After that, visit the largest one called Koe Thaung Temple and try to see all of the 90,000 buddha images.

After all this travel adventure, you may want to relax by pool or take a refreshing swim. We take you to the best spots for swimming and lounging. From Vientiane, Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang you can find a pool to cool down from the heat.

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CONTRIBUTORs

Gaid Phitthayakornsilp

Gaid has been in the media industry since he graduated from Faculty of Art at Silpakorn University in Thailand in 1994. He was a part of the filmmaking crew in several household name movies, a screen writer for documentary programs and a columnist for a daily newspaper in Thailand. He is now a travel writer/photographer, a graphic designer, a translator, and travel editor for several publications.

Anousone Vongphrachanh

After spending most of his earlier years in the United States, Anousone Vongphrachanh decided to return to his native born country of Laos PDR. He is an outdoor person at heart. When he is not trekking or snowboarding, he is exploring for good food experiences whether it is fine dining or street side food carts.

Michelle Luehman

Michelle has spent the last 20 years living and working around the world. Most of that time has been spent around Asia. An avid observer of people and places, she has written extensively about life in Asia both as a visitor and a resident. She has worked for lifestyle and travel magazines around the globe capturing the essence and flavor of life in each different locality.

Hannah McDonald-Moniz

Hannah has been living in Laos and traveling extensively in the region since 2010. She tries to connect with each location she visits through the lens of her camera, and works as a freelance media consultant. Her other passions include language learning and tryingnew foods

Kate Bavister

After travelling to Laos in 2013 and living in South Laos for a while, Kate now lives in Vientiane. She loves to walk often taking her camera for company. When at home she spends time painting, writing and illustrating her children’s book. She also loves plants.

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Baan Tai Lue Collection: Our latest homeware collection is anchored by the star, or 'Dao; pattern, which is used as a protective symbol in Lao ceremonies for family and community. Comprised of rugs, tableware and soft cushion covers, the all cotton collection is soft, durable, and features natural fibres, textures, and colours that are ideal for everyday living

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The Elephant Caravan is launching a fundraising campaign for the upcoming Caravan in Laos (Nov-Dec. 2015). The campaign will be online for 40 days on the INDIEGOGO website.

Please share this information with your friends, family and business contacts! Lao elephants need your help.

We sell “elephant-kilometers”... and offer “rewards” as a counterpart for your support. We propose several funding options to those who want to support us in

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2015 VIENTIANALE SHORT FILM COMPETITION WINNERSThe festival culminated in the showcase of all 22 entries for the annual Vientianale Short Film Competition, which this year tasked Lao filmmakers with creating a film to the theme ‘Back to the Roots’.

The annual competition is a highlight of the festival and celebrates the art of short film and diversity of Lao culture, and has emerged as an important platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work to the public.

The winners of the 2015 Vientianale Short Film Competition are; 1st Prize ‘Father's Handprint’, directed by KesoneKeola; 2nd Prize and Audience Prize: ‘Whose Daughter’, directed by AnoulekDouangdala; joint 3rd Prize: ‘My Money’, directed by PhouthongLuangkhoth and ‘Roots Life’, directed by AnandaKenchanh; Jury's Special Mention: ‘Gokura Space’, directed by NirankoonSingpraseuth and ‘’, directed by ThavisabKhamphoumy.

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The hotel is introducing the gastronomic adventure as part of its Hue Food Trail package, including a three-night stay at the hotel and stops at eight carefully selected food stalls and noodle shops around the city.

The hotel also supplements these off-site excursions with on-site introductions to traditional Hue cakes, cocktails stirred up with local ingredients and the coup de grâce, an imperial dinner inspired by the banquets prepared for the Nguyen emperors of Vietnam.

The Hue Food Trail package is available from March 20 to Dec. 20.

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Sometimes you just need a little more color in your life. Visit Angel Nails to add color and glamour to your hands. The shop is centrally located near the Cultural Hall.

Tel: +856-21-212088, +856-20-2803-0477

This year marks the 20th anniversary of AVR (Asia Vehicle Rentals) in Laos, as well as the first anniversary of AVIS. AVIS by AVR now has four branches in Laos - Vientiane, Pakse, Luang Prabang, and Savannakhet- This means a more customer-focused service that lets you collect and drop off your car in four different cities. Now, you may also drop off the car in Vietnam or, Cambodia for a minimum fee.Key features include a multi-language GPS that allow customers to travel easily through Laos

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In March, the UN office in Vientiane hosted a Meet and Greet event and members of the press were invited. It was an informal yet informative event held in the wonderful garden of the One UN office. Many staff members of various UN departments were present to network with local press and share updates of their work towards achieving Millennium Development Goals. Some of the departments mingling with the press were the World Food Program, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFAO and UNACT. The attendees were also treated to a creative performance by the local puppet team called Kao Niew.

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On March 19, 2015, over a thousand chefs in many restaurants and in 150 countries around the world honored the French gastronomy through the project “Goût de France/Good France”.

In Laos, many chefs took part in the event in Vientiane and Luang Prabang and helped the public discover the special flavors that characterize French cuisine. At the French Embassy of Laos, chefs in Vientiane representing French cuisine came together to present a stunning seven course meal. Each course paired with French wine provided by a local wine shop. On top of that, half of the proceeds are donated to the Lao Disabled Women’s organization.

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What are some highlights and accomplishments for investment activities in 2014?

In 2014, our accomplishments include the project launch of Hongsa Power lignite power plan. It is scheduled to be completed in 2016 and will become Laos PDR’s largest sustainable power plant. Another key accomplishment is the Xayabouri Hydroelectric Power Project. It began construction in 2012 and has a potential capacity of 1,258 Mw.

What investment activities are planned from now until 2020?

From now until 2020, we want to community to become more involved in our development. We need the community to be directly involved and bring their expertise and investments for building hospitals and schools. Currently, we have Saysettha Hospital which was developed by the community. Next, we want to achieve development and investment for building schools. With improved schools and education, our local community can have the opportunity to improve their skills to more competitive in the global market.

How do you think AEC integration will help boost the Lao economy?

The aim is for Lao PDR to become a hub, geographically and economically within ASEAN. We hope it will bring increased tourism and foreign business investment.

What would you recommend to businesses looking to invest in Laos?

Agriculture and tourism are two key industries I recommend for foreign investor. Our business community is continuing to expand cooperation to work with the ASEAN economic community.

Could you recommend to our readers some good Lao New year’s activities?

I invite you to visit Pakse or Luang Prabang. Both of these cities have preserved their cultural heritage. The Pi Mai festival in Luang Prabang has been practiced with a long tradition. There you will get to experience many of the traditional activities. If you are lucky, you will have a chance to bless the Prabang Buddha with water. The Prabang is symbol of our culture and heritage.

Vice Minister, Ministry of Planning and Investment

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One of the most important annual festivals in Lao that has long been continued is “Pi Mai Lao” held throughout the country during April 14-16 each year. But if you are looking for a more a colorful ceremony and unique celebration, Luang Prabang is just the right place to visit and join the great event during this period. Highlights of the 3-day festival includes the procession of Prabang, one of Laos’ most celebrated Buddha images, which will be carried in procession from the former Royal Palace to Vat Mai where it will be temporarily installed for people to pour water on it as a blessing ceremony. The event of Pi Mai Lao in Luang Prabang also includes the mascot parade of “Pu Yer Ya Yer” and “Singkham Singkeo”. Pu Yer Ya Yer are demigods and their pets were raised as adopted kids, believed to be ancestors of Lao people. Also a highlight of the procession is the famous beauty contest of “Miss New Year” called “Nang Sanhkhan”. After the official celebrating days, local people and tourists will have fun getting soaked and playing with splashing water for the entire week.

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Butterfly Park

Tropical Laos is recognised globally as being extraordinarily rich in its species diversity. Where better a place to open Kuang Si Butterfly Park focusing on conservation, research and education. The founding creators Ineke and Olaf, both devout nature lovers since childhood are on a mission to show the unique diversity of butterflies in Laos, a species that has long captured the heart and soul of mankind.

Crossing the wooden footbridge one is immediately struck by the tremendous amount of planning and energy that must have gone into the design and building of this haven downstream from Kuang Si Waterfalls. After collecting a ticket from the friendly volunteers I was introduced to Ineke who would guide our small group around the gardens. Also available is a fun and engaging guide book introducing the different areas in French and English.

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beautiful yellow colour when mixed with water were used to create the landscape gardens which curve and flow harmoniously with the lie of the land. Hydropower is utilised for electricity which gives the natural pressure needed to water the plants. The compost toilets are beautifully designed as are all the buildings working together with nature.

The plants are locally sourced and native to Luang Prabang, each one selected for their attractive qualities to butterflies. When planting the aim was to mimic nature and create a natural habitat for the plants so they will thrive in their new home. Passing through the orchid garden, every last detail has been attended to. Just before the enclosure there is a charming waterfall tucked into the hillside, the perfect place to gain a sense of calm before entering the magical world of butterflies. Stepping into the enclosure you become at once encapsulated by the tall, lush foliage, rainy season is an especially good time for butterflies, the strong sunshine and array of nutritious plant material supports a variety of life with over 100 different types during wet season although butterflies are busy breeding all year round! Wander and absorb the superb display of local flora and fauna whilst learning about the life cycle and behavior of butterflies.

Spotting what looked like a moving leaf was a butterfly in disguise, one of their many tricks of survival and if you are really lucky a butterfly may come to rest on your skin. Butterflies’ taste buds reside in their feet and are 200 times stronger than humans so your salty skin may be just the remedy for a hot day. There is also a fish spa where you can dip your feet in the water and meet the tiny fish who like to nibble your toes. This is a tropical paradise!

Work began 11 months before the opening in December 2013, with Olaf and Ineke each armed with a shovel and they began to dig. Over the next few weeks their team grew to around 7 workers per day rising to 12-14 during the last 3 months when the netting and bamboo supports of the butterfly enclosure itself were erected.

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A new addition to the enclosure is the breeding station, an area dedicated to reproduction, perhaps the sole purpose in life for a butterfly. Here you can see tiny eggs, pupae, and caterpillars at different phases of their life cycle completing the incredible metamorphosis which still remains one of life’s great mysteries. The future vision at Kuang Si Butterfly Park is to secure funding for education projects at local schools providing field trips and written materials for young students educating them in a fun and engaging way so they learn firsthand how precious their local environment is and how vital it is to conserve such heritage for future generations. Free transport will be provided. It is clear that the value of biodiversity is a huge

Open daily: 10am-5pmEntrance Fee: 10,000-30,000kip (includes 15 minute guided tour)Free parking & Café020 98237 [email protected]/Laos.Kuang.Si.Butterflypark

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tourism therefore protection of these wild and wonderful lands is paramount to the economic development of the country. Children are the leaders of the future and encouraging them to love and respect diversity in nature and understand the value of conservation may help prevent the over exploitation of natural resources allowing future generations to enjoy their special country.

Finishing the visit with a freshly made baguette and cool drink was tranquility itself soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the idyllic gardens. Life is too short to be rushing around all day so for now just float like a butterfly and bask in the sunshine.

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Once the heart of a triumphant empire, Mrauk U is another ancient town that leaves behind evidence of how religious devotion can lead to the construction of veritable heaven-on-earth cities to be enjoyed by the faithful. And though Mrauk U has declined since medieval times, many traces of its previous glory still remain.

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Rakhine is today known as one of Myanmar’s geographic states, but it was formerly known as the Arakan Kingdom, and was not only one of the wealthiest kingdoms of the past, but also one of major Southeast Asian trading towns on the Bay of Bengal. The kingdom can be roughly divided into four periods: Dhanyawaddy (1507 BC - 327 AD); Vesali (327 AD - 818 AD); Lemro (818 AD - 1430 AD); and Mrauk U, which was the last kingdom before the decline in 1784 AD.

After the exhausting eight-hour journey to arrive at Mrauk U, I began the next morning with a climb up the hilltop in order to inhale the fresh morning air while observing the sea of old pagodas gradually appear from under the morning mists. From up here this beautiful kingdom seems heavenly.

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Shite-Thaung Paya Temple is normally the first place any guide will take you in town. Built in 1531 AD by King Min Bin, at the peak of the kingdom’s prosperity, the temple commemorates the king’s conquest of Bengal. The temple’s main shrine is a central bell-shaped stupa surrounded by four smaller stupas at the corners, and a multitude of even-smaller stupas surrounding them. But the must-see highlight is the three layers of tunnel corridors that encircle the main hall and contain countless reliefs of Buddha images and other religious sculptures along both sides of the walkway. The name of the temple literally means The Temple of 84,000 Buddha Images, and this is one of the most stunning places I’ve ever seen in Myanmar. Now If 84,000 Buddha images are not enough to make your jaw drop, make a trip

to Koe Thaung Temple and be amazed by 90,000 Buddha images. This largest temple in Mrauk U was built in 1553 AD by King Dikkha - the son of King Min Bin who built the first temple mentioned. The temple here has the main stupa located in the center of a square basement measuring 77 meters on each side, and is surrounded by five rows of many smaller stupas. The corridor that leads around the 4 sides of the monument is magnificently decorated by crowds of Buddha images, most of which are now covered with moss and lichens. In Mrauk U visitors will be amazed not only by relics from the past, but also by the local people’s way of life. This is a life that revolves around faith, and its slow pace seems quite out of step with the hectic modern world. But that is also what makes it so special.

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The most convenient and fastest way to get to Mrauk U is to fly with Air Bagan from Yangon to Sittwe, the coastal city next to the Gulf of Bengal on the west coast of Myanmar. From there it takes another 8 hours by ferry along the Kaladan River to reach Mrauk U. Another option is to go by car from Sittwe, but the road trip is as time consuming as traveling by river because of the road conditions. The ferry to Mrauk U departs from Sittwe jetty every Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat at 7:00 am, and travels back from Mrauk U to Sittwe every Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun at 7:00 am. If you want to avoid the strict schedule of the boat trip, Zarmani Creative Tour can arrange for you a road trip to Mrauk U, with an English speaking guide, and the necessary permissions from the government to travel by road that foreign tourists must have before making this journey by automobile.

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Mrauk U is a small and sleepy town with few choices of accommodations. Hotels with mid-range rates and acceptable quality include the Nawarat Hotel ([email protected]) and Vesali Resort Hotel ([email protected], [email protected]) where you can climb up to the viewpoint of the mountain located behind the resort.

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SABAIDEE COVERWORDS | MICHELLE LUEHMAN PHOTOS | ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE

AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP

LAO ELEPHANTS AND THEIR MAHOUTS

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For the land of a million elephants the plight of the elephant population, now below 1000, is critical. The elephant population is in rapid decline and is estimated to be extinct in Lao within the next 30 years. (The expected life span of the current adult elephant population.) This is why finding an eco-friendly and financially sustainable way of life is so important for both the mahout and elephants. Conservation Tourism is the only way forward for Lao to keep and re-populate the elephant population.

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These magnificent animals, which are both endearing and awe-inspiring, need large amounts of forest to survive. The forest has been their home, place of work and the reason for their existence, with deforestation and mechanization of the timber industry, a mahout cannot afford to keep or breed an elephant. A mature elephant consumes between 200 - 250 kg of food a day, plus equivalent amounts of water. They can live in the wild, for 80 years, begin to mature at 17, but are unable to carry large weights or loads until the age of 30. Most of the elephants currently in Lao are between 35 – 50 years of age.

The males being too aggressive, especially during their musk season, are not worked or kept. The females are the preferred animals to work with. A pregnancy lasts 22 months and a calf is weaned at age 4, allowing a working elephant to breed can bankrupt a family. The elephants working in the camps and tourism industries are females of prime breeding age, but a shortage of income and steadily declining work opportunities prevents pregnancies.

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Mahouts are the custodians of elephant husbandry, training, veterinary and dietary knowledge. The knowledge and skills were passed from father to son; elephants were often passed from father to son. With the future of traditional work for elephants fast disappearing, many sons and fathers see no future in being a mahout or for keeping an elephant. Expanding the role of the elephant in tourism is essential in creating a transitional career and a sense of future with income, for the survival for elephant and mahout.

Elephant Camps, Mahout Experiences and Conservation Centre’s are essential and pivotal to creating this future. At present management standards within many of the Tourism Elephant Camps are very diverse. There does not exist in Lao, agreed standards for managing the welfare and work environment of elephants.

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The Elephant Village Laos, operates from a camp, 20 minutes out of Luang Prabang on the Nam Khang River. They have day and overnight facilities. This camp has rescued elephants that it has purchased from their owners and leases elephants from the local villages and Mahouts. It’s latest purchase, 2 years ago, was an injured pregnant female that has now has a healthy 2-year-old male calf Maxi. Maxi and his mother are housed separately over the river and penned during the operational hours of the camp for their and your protection. Two-year-old Maxi, is curious, playful, unbelievably robust and strong, a dangerous combination with equally inquisitive, but less robust tourists.

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You can ride, bath and feed the elephants at this camp. The camp has incorporated and aligned its management practices with the international code of elephant welfare standards. (If you have concerns regarding riding elephants or their upkeep, please access the Elefant Asia website and their brochure ‘Read before you Ride’. www.elefantasia.com.) Mahouts must work with their elephant for at least 5 years to form a working bond. At this camp, they all have worked with their elephants for 10 years or more. You can see how comfortable they are in each other’s company. The Mahout and elephant bond is an intimate and personal experience.

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The Elephant Conservation Centre in Xayaboury province is a rescue and welfare centre for elephants injured in the hazardous timber industry, from unexploded ordinance and disease. It houses internationally trained elephants vet, whose role it is to provide care as well as educate and assist local veterinarians who service some of the parks. It is closely aligned with ElefantAsia and works to ensure the survival of the species. There is no riding of elephants at this centre.

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To promote the plight of the Lao elephant, the role of conservation and the mahout tradition, the Elephant Conservation Centre is planning a revival of the elephant caravan. The Caravan will travel 630 Km, over 2 months, to educate the local and tourist population of Lao. With plays, puppets, education and the long forgotten spectacular of an elephant caravan, 12 elephants will traverse 5 provinces of northern Lao. The caravan will culminate with the traditional elephant parade down the main street of Luang Prabang to mark the beginning and end of the celebrations for the cities 20th Anniversary as a UNESCO site. (December 7 – 9th.)

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The caravan is not just an attraction and a spectacular sight. The plan is to use the impetuous it creates to stimulate the creation of an industry code for elephant management in Lao tourism. Its roundtable symposium in Luang Prabang in December brings together stakeholders from the different sectors. Tourism Operators, Elephant Conservation Experts, Mahouts and Government Bodies will meet for the first time to establish guidelines for the health and survival of these magnificent, but gentle animals. Only through creating sustainable enterprises can these cultural traditions, lifestyles, knowledge and unique partnerships survive. Their survival is the key to keeping the Lao’s Elephant population from becoming limited to the confines of foreign Zoo’s.

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LAOS’ TOP SPOTS FOR SWIMMING

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The weather is heating up, so it’s a great time to pack a book and sunscreen and spend some time outside. Although Laos

may be landlocked, there are plenty of places to make a splash around the country. Sabaidee Magazine checked out some of

the finest places to take a dip.

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T: 020 5562 0191A: Km 14 Thadeua Road, Dongphosy Village, Vientiane

Cost: 30.000K for adults, 15.000K for children

It’s a bit of a drive from town, but the water park is by far the most unique place to cool down in Vientiane. Located just before the Friendship Bridge, the water park is a great day trip for families, as it has several dedicated kids’ zones, with child-sized fountains and slides. Parents can look on while eating or drinking at the huge poolside restaurant, or the adults can join in the fun, as there are water slides to accommodate the big kids as well. Bring an inner tube and race your friends down the parallel slides, or just float around enjoying the views of the Mekong and the Friendship Bridge. The pool is open into the evening, so it’s a great place to watch the sunset and have a drink after a day of swimming.

Inpeng Water Park

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Settha Palace is one of the classiest hotels in Vientiane, and the pool is equally posh. The entrance fee is a bit more of a splurge than some of the other city pools, but the atmosphere will truly make it feel like a getaway. The resort-style pool is surrounded by lawn chairs, and fresh towels are available. Wi-fi is free for pool guests, so it’s an easy place to spend an afternoon, whether at work or play. Some of Settha Palace’s top-notch food is also available poolside if you feel like a snack after splashing around.

T: 021 217 581 A: 6 Pang Kham Street, Vientianewww.setthapalace.com

Cost: 163.000K for non guests

Settha Palace Hotel

163.000

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T: 021 454 426 A: Don Chan Road, Vientiane

The Landmark Mekhong Riverside Hotel pool is a lesser-known newcomer to the Vientiane pool scene, located at the new riverside hotel, just up from Don Chan Palace. The sparkling new ground-level pool wraps around the building and features a whirlpool off to the side. The pool is quite large, and fluffy towels are included with entrance, but it’s not the best spot for sunbathers, as there are no reclining chairs. Pool membership packages are available for frequent visitors, or joint packages with the hotel gym. Free Wi-Fi.

Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel

Cost: $8USD adults, $4USD children, $10USD with sauna

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If you’re looking to cool off in Vang Vieng and don’t fancy tubing and taking the trip out of town to one of the local waterfalls or swimming holes, Vansana is a scenic, cheap, and conveniently-located place to take a quick dip. The pool is not ideal for serious lap swimmers, due to its size, but it’s an excellent spot to relax on a hot day, with Vang Vieng’s unbeatable river and cliff views in the background. Wi-Fi is available, as well as a variety of Lao food.

Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel

T: 023 511 598-9 A: Ban Sysavang, Vang Vieng www.vansanahotel-group.com

Cost: 20.000K for non-guests20.000

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If you’re not staying at a resort with a pool, it can be hard to find a good place to swim in Luang Prabang. La Pistoche, 5 minutes from the center of the city, offers an clean and inviting pool area with other entertainment that will tempt you to lounge the day away. Sun beds and hammocks, with free movies on a big screen are perfect if you need to rest your muscles after climbing Mount Phousi, while petanque and volleyball are available for those feeling sporty. Or just grab a drink at the swim up bar, which offers buy one get one free cocktails from 12-7pm everyday, or food from the on-site restaurant.

%La Pistoche

T: 071 260 943 A: Ban Phong Pheng Luang Prabangwww.lapistochepool.wordpress.com

Cost: 30.000K 30.000

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EAT & DRINK - Listing

VIENTIANE

LA ScALA ITALIAN RESTAuRANT

BAN GAI TEx MEx cANTINA

BENoNI cAfé

BISTRo 22

DAIRy QuEEN JAMIL ZAhID RESTAuRANT

Ban BOUNKAGNOM,Thadeua Rd

Sokpalaung Road

Rue Setthathirath (above Phimphone)

22 Samsenthai Road, Ban Khaonyot

Quay Fa Ngum Off Khounboulom Road, Ban Haysok

www.lascalalao.com

facebook.com/BanGaiHouseOfChickenh

facebook.com/benonicafe

www.facebook.com/DairyQueenLaos

021 931169

020 9825 6654

021 213 334

021 214 129

021 255 380 020 5650 2455

AI cApoNE8 Rue Francois Ngin, Ban Mixai

aicaponelaospdr

020 5991 0888

AcQuA007/078 Rue Francois Nginn

acqua.laos

020 2811 7888

L’ADRESSE DE TINAy Wat Ongteu, Setthathirath Road

ladressedetinay.com

021 215 506

ARIA ITALIAN cuLINARy ARTS 8 Rue Francois Nginn, Ban Mixai

ARIA.MIXAI.RESTAURANT

021 222 589

LE BANNEToN Norkeokoummane Road, Ban Mixai

Le-Banneton

021 217 321

L’ATMoSphERE Simeuang Road, Ban Simeuang

L’Atmosphère

020 7715 8813

L’ALSAcESetthathirath Road

L’alsace

020 9806 2295

AMphoNE RESTAuRANT37 Soi Wat Xieng Gneun, Setthathirath Road

facebook.com/amphonelao

021-212 489/ 020-7785 7647

ApRIL 12Piawat Village, Fa Ngum Road

facebook.com/april12.restaurant

020 77 456 664

facebook.com/benonicafe

BEGoNIA cAfE’Soi 4 off Nongbone road

facebook.com/pages/Begonia-cafe’

020 5555 5082

BoR pEN yANGFa Ngum Road, Wat Chanh

facebook.com/Bor Pen Yang restaurant

020 5580 8281

LA BELLE EpoQuE LouNGE BAR Settha Palace Hotel, Pang Kham Road

setthapalace.com/dining/belle-epoque-bar/

021 217 581

facebook.com/JamilZahidRestaurant

chAN coffEE189 Setthatirath Road, Mixay Village

facebook.com/ChanCoffeeLaos

020 2398 6066, 020 5222 4665

SouL KITchEN Thadeua Road 143 (KM 0.5)

020 5612 0804

[email protected]

LA cAGE Du coQHengbounnoy Road, Ban Haysok

facebook.com/La-Cage-Du-Coq-Ban-Haysok

020 54 676 065

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SuMIBIyAKI ToRIShIGENongbone Village

Tel: 020 9757 5700

BAMBoo houSE 23 Singha Road, Nongbone Village

021 453-668

LA BoDEGA164, Unit 15 Sibouaban Road,Sithane Neua Village

021 264 187

BAN LAo BEER GARDENRue Francois Ngin

021 212 930

BLAcK cANyoN coffEE - chAo ANu BRANch

blackcanyoncoffee.com

0 20 77 442 643

BLAcK cANyoN coffEE - ThAT LuANG BRANch

cAfE’ NoMAD1-342 Dongpalanthong, Sisattanak

facebook.com/cafenomad.lao

020 5434 9977

chANMALy’S cAfE278 Sokpaluang Road, Thongkang Village

facebook.com/chanmalyrestaurant

020 58 346 410

coMMoN GRouNDS cAfE’ AND BAKERy

Rue Chao Anou

021 255 057

facebook.com/commongroundslaos

LE coMpToIR

facebook.com/lecomptoirdevientiane

8,rue Francois Ngin

021 254 013

coffEE ToDAyBan Phonsinuoan, Sisattanak

facebook.com/CoffeeToday

030 5058123

choKDEE cAfE32/4 Fa Ngum Road, Mekong riverside

www.chokdeecafe.com

020 5610 3434

couLEuR D’ASIENokèokoummane Road

facebook.com/CouleurdAsie

021 223 008

LA cAVE DES chATEAuxFountain Area (Nam Phu)

facebook.com/La-Cave-Des-Chateaux

021 212192

KuNG’S cAfé LAo Off Rue Simeuang, Piawat Village

facebook.com/KungsCafeLao

021 219 101

MAKphET78 Ban Inpeng, Vat Chanh Tha

makphet-restaurant.org

021 260 587

LAo KITchENRue Hengboun (opposite KP Hotel)

lao-kitchen.com

021 254 332

pIMENToN Rue Nokeoukoumane

pimentonrestaurant-vte.com

021 215 506

facebook.com/sumibiyakitorishige

Sumibiyaki ToriShige reSTauranT

Unit22, No333/02, Nongbone Village,Near Janpanese Embassy,

Saysettha, Vientane

T: 020 97 575 700

Wed - Mon 5:30pm - 11:00pm / Mon - Close

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VIENTIANE

JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - Nam phou

NAKED ESpRESSo

LE TRIo coffEE

KoNG VIEW RESTAuRANT

SENGTAWAN RoofTop BAR

I-BEAM BAR

STIcKy fINGERS

JAZZy BRIcK

KIRIyA cAfé

Khop chAI DEu Dongpalan Road

Setthathirath Road

183 Souphanouvong Road

Ban Sithan Neua

88 Setthathirath Road

1/3 Francois Nginn Road

Setthathirath Road

Setthathirath Road

54 Setthathirath Road

joma.biz

nakedespresso.net

facebook.com/letriocoffee

www.kongview.com

www.sengtawan.com

facebook.com/ibeamvientiane

facebook.com/jazzybricklao

www.cafelao.com

facebook.com/KhopChaiDeu

020-2204-4555

021 454 631

020 2255 3552

021 520 522

021 219 362

020 5610 3434

021 215 972

021 212 489

020 5855 5725

021 251 564

DhAKA RESTAuRANTBeside Namphu

021 254 858

DouANG DEuANE RESTAuRANT & WINE BAR

Beside Namphu

021 254 858

fuJI JApANESE RESTAuRANT # 1Best Western Hotel,

021 254 722

fuJI JApANESE RESTAuRANT # 2Nongbone Village

021 454 782

fuJIWARA RESTAuRANTLuang Prabang Road

facebook.com/pages/Fujiwara-Restaurant

020 77 773 177

JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - That LuangJoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - phonthan

VEGETARIAN IN ThE GoLDEN AGE

LA SIGNATuRE

MASA SpooN cAfé N’ BISTRo

Saylom Road

Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha

Rue Dongpalanthong, Phonesinuan

ansarahotel.com

020 5550 5305.

021 213 514

021 261 634

SpuTNIK BuRGERSetthathirath Road

facebook.com/SputnikBurger

0 30 93 76 504

xANG Khoo RESTAuRANT68 Pangkham Road

facebook.com/XANG-KHOO-Restaurant

021 219 314

LE SILApASetthathirath Road

facebook.com/LeSilapaVientiane

021 219 689

facebook.com/StickyFingersLaos

KuALAo RESTAuRANT134 Samsenthai Road

021 215 777

facebook.com/Kualao

ThE SpIRIT houSE Fa Ngum Road,

021 243 795

thespirithouselaos.com/

WINE’95Sethathirath Road

020 55 629 356

facebook.com/Wine95

pARIS cocKTAILBeung Ka-nyong, Tha Deua road

020 78 111 008

facebook.com/Paris-Cocktail

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LuANG pRABANG

RESTAuRANT L’ELEphANT

LA BELLE EpoQuELES 3 NAGAS

cAfé TouITAMNAK LAo RESTAuRANT

TAMARIND RESTAuRANT

TANGoR

LE cAfé BAN VAT SENE

ThE SILK RoAD cAfé

Kounxoa Road, Ban Vat Nong

4-5 Ban Phonepheng,Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong

Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat NongSakarinne Road

Ban Wat Sene, Nam Khan River

House 63/3 Rue Susavangvong

Sakarine Road

Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre, Ban Saylom

elephant-restau.com

luangsayresidence.com3-nagas.com

cafetoui.comtamnaklao.net

tamarindlaos.com

letangor.com

elephant-restau.com/cafebanvatsenefr.html

ockpoptok.com

071 252 482

071 260 891071 253 888

020 5657 6763071 212 239

071 213 128,

020 9560 7262

071 252 482,

071 212 597

IcoN KLuBSiphouttabath Road, Ban Xiengmouan

iconklub.com

071 254 905

uTopIABan Aphay

utopialuangprabang.com

020 2388 1771

ThE BALcoNy By LANITh Ban Khoi - Nam Dong River

lanith.com

071 211 040

ThE ApSARA RESTAuRANTKingkitsarath Rd, Ban Wat Sene

theapsara.com/bar-restaurant

071 254 670

AuSSIE SpoRTS BARBan Aham, Sisouphan Road

aussiesportsbarlaos.com

071 254 706

BAMBoo TREE Soukhaserm Road, At Nam Khan river side

071 254 670

AuSSIE SpoRTS BARBan Aham, Sisouphan Road

aussiesportsbarlaos.com

020 22 425 499

Bamboo-Tree-Lao-Cooking-School-and-Restaurant

ThE BELLERIVE TERRAcE 99 Baan Phonehueang, Riverfront

athebellerive.com/restaurant.htm

071 260 733

BIG TREE cAfé46 Ban Vat Nong

bigtreecafe.com

020 77776748

BLuE LAGooN RESTAuRANTBan Choumkhong

blue-lagoon-cafe.com

020 5925 2525

cocoNuT GARDENSisavangvong Road

elephant-restau.com/coconutgarden

071 252 482

LA cASA LAo66/6, Ban Xiengmouane Road

020 22 8 12 64

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LuANG pRABANG


couLEuR cAfE AND RESTAuRANT86/04 Ban Vat Sene

020 2388 1771

DyEN SABAI RESTAuRANT AND BARBan Phan Louang

facebook.com/Dyensabai#_=_

020 55 104 817

DELILAh’S pLAcEChao Fa Ngum Road

071 254 988

DAo coffEEBan Viengkeo

facebook.com/ Dao-Coffee-Luang-Prabang

071 214 444

KhAIphAEN100 Sisavang Vatana Road, Ban Wat Nong

030 51 55 221

pIZZA phAN LuANGPhan Luang Village

020 56 922 529

JoyS RESTAuRANTPhothisalath Road

020 5516 6575

chEZ MATTBan Vat Sene

020 77 77 94 97

RoSELLA fuSIoN RESTAuRANTKingkitsarat Road

020 77 775 753

SoNphAoNo. 59, Xatikhoumman Road

071 253 489

SAME SAME RESTAuRANT72/04 Ban Pakham

020 5953 8536

opERA houSE BARSakkarine Road

operahouseluangprabang.com/

071 211 040

JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - hua xieng

joma.biz

071-260-920

JoMA BAKERy cAfE’ - Nam Khan

hIVE BAR & RESTAuRANT5 Kingkitsarat Road, Ban Aphay

hivebarlaos.com

020 59 995 370

NAVA MEKoNG44/3 Ban Vat Nong, Khem Khong Road

villa-maly.com/Dining

020 59 285 555

ThE houSE RESTAuRANT & BELGIAN BEER BAR

Phousi Road 10, Aphai Village

thehouselaos.com/

071 255 021

NAMKhoNG cAfEBldg. 03 Choumkhong Unit 52

071 213 049

REDBuL BARPhousi Road

http://redbulbarluangprabang.com/

VIEWpoINT cAfE AND RESTAuRANTBan Xieng Thong

mekongriverview.com/en/cafe-restaurant.html

071 254 900

ThE TERRAcE93 Unit 03 Phoneheuang Village

burasariheritage.com

071 255 031

SAffRoN cAffEPO Box 494, Luang Prabang

saffroncoffee.com

071 254 254

LAo LAo GARDENPhousi Road, Ban Aphay

020-7777-4414

phou SAVANh RESTAuRANTLa Residence Phou Vao

facebook.com/laresidencephouvao

071 212 194

SIT & RELAx RIVERSIDE Muang Nga Village

020 59 595 951

ThE VERANDAh59/4 Soukkaseum Road, Ban Vatsene

071213 120

INDIGo cAfESisavangvong Road, Pakham Village

indigohouse.la

071 212 264

LuANG pRABANG BAKERy17/01 Choumkong Village, Sisavangvong Rd

http://luangprabang-bakery-guesthouse.com/

071 252 499

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chAMpASAK

SAVANNAKhETLIN’S cAfE

Latsaphanit Rd., Xaiyaphoum Village

http://lincafe.netau.net/

020 9988 1630

DoK MAI LAo cAffE RESTAuRANTRue 24, 91

020 58 447 879

facebook.com/Dok-mai-lao-caffe-restaurant

NADAoNo. 38 Road, Corner of Road 16W

020 5550 4884

LE pANoRAMA5 Bane Watlouang, Pakse Hotel

hotelpakse.com

031 21 21 31

SINouK coffEEBan Lakmuang

sinouk-cafe.com

031 214 716

SINouK coffEEBan Lakmuang

sinouk-cafe.com

031 214 716

VIDA BAKERy cAfEBuilding 188, Rd 12, Ban Thaluang

020 29 256 632

MEKoNG LANxANGNo 11th Road, Mekong Riverfront

031 254 411

KATuAD coffEECorner of No 24 and 13 South Rd

020 7799 8777

facebook.com/Katuad-Coffee

JINyA JApANESE RESTAuRANTNo 10th Road

030 986 3785

cAfE chAI DEE Unit 01, Lattanalansy, Thai village

cafechaidee.com

030 500 3336

SAVAN coffEEKm.6, No. 9 Road,Phonsavang Neu Village

020 55 540 226

SAVAN I LAo RESTAuRANTLat Sa Von Seuk Road

020 55 891 006

SALT ‘N’ pEppERSakkaline Road

020 5552 9381

LAo INDooR GoLf “N” cAfEPhu Vao | Opposite Bcel and Lao Viet Bank

071 253 491-2

laoindoorgolf.com

KhMuSisavangvong Road

071 212 092MANGo GARDEN RESTAuRANT

Sisavangvong Road

020 5620 3666

xIENGMuAN GARDEN RESTAuRANT35 Baan Xiengmuan, Sisavangvong Road

071 252 583

yoNGKhouNE RESTAuRANTSakkaline Road

071 212 342

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See & Do - Listing

VIENTIANECOPE VISITOR CENTRE

I:CAT GALLERY

LAO DISABLED WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

VIENTIANE BYCYCLE

HOUEY HONG VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR WOMEN

LAO BOWLING CENTRE

www.copelaos.org

Centre of Medical Rehabilitation, Khouvieng

Ban BOUNKAGNOM,Thadeua Rd

Lane 19, Houey Hong Village

Boulevard Khunbulom (near the National Stadium)

www.facebook.com/icatgallery.

www.laodisabledwomen.com.

www.vientianebycycle.com.

www.houeyhongcentre.com.

021 218 427

020 7783 9674

020 5433 3089,

020 5581 2337

021 560 006

021 254 332

LAO NATIONAL MUSEUMSamsenthai Road, Anou Village

021 212 460

LONG VIEN GOLF CLUBKm 17 Thadeau Road, Dongposy Village

www.longviengolfresort.com

030 977 8888

INPENG ETHNIC CULTURAL PARk406 T4 Rd., Donekoy Village

20 28035756, 20 55620191, 20 23999990

VIENTIANE ORCHIDéES 59/642 Ban Phonethong, Chomany

www.vientianeorchidees.com

021 560 444

LAO PEOPLE’S ARMY HISTORY MUSEUM

Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Near the Ministry of Defense, Kaisone Phomvihane Road

THE MEMORIAL OF PRESIDENT SOUPHANOUVONG

Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Kaisone Phomvihane Road, Phonesa-ard Village

PRESIDENT kAYSONE PHOMVIHANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM

8am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm, Close on Monday and public holidays

National Highway 13 km 6

PEOPLE’S SECURITY MUSEUM

8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Kaisone Phomvihane Road

LAO TExTILE MUSEUM

021 560 458, 021 213 467

Ban Nongthatai, Chanthabouly District

LAO ZOO an Boo Tulakhum District, Vientiane Province

http://www.laozoo.com/

023-241-015

FROM FARM TO MARkETwww.tuktuksafari.com

020 5433 3089,

LAO ExPERIENCES COOkING CLASS

lao-experiences.com

020 5569 9429

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NAM OU ELEPHANT FARM

OCk POP TOk LIVING CRAFTS CENTRE

Ban Vang Lae, Pak Ou District

Ban Saylom (opposite Phousi Market)

www.namouelephantfarm.com

www.ockpoptok.com

020 2863 8805

071 212 597

8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LUANG PRABANG

Advertising Herecall

SABAIDEE MAGAZINETel: 021 454 782

Mob: 020 5884 8376

Email: [email protected]

LIVING LAND FARMKhuangsi Water Fall Road, Ban Pongvang

www.livinglandlao.com

020 5519 9208

TAMNAk LAO COOkING SCHOOLSakarine Rd, Ban Watsene

071 252 525

TAMARIND COOkING COURSESBan Vat Sene

www.tamarindlaos.com

071 213 128

UxO LAOS VISITOR CENTERBehind Chao Anouvoung Monument, Phothisan Road

071 252 525

Elephant Village Sanctuary Day TripsBan Xieng Lom

www.elephantvillage-laos.com

071 252 417

WHITE ELEPHANT ADVENTURES44/3 Sisavangvong Road, Ban Xieng Mouane

www.white-elephant-adventures-laos.com

030 514 0243

TIGER TRAIL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Sisavangvong Road, Next to Royal Palace Museum

www.laos-adventures.com

071 212 311

LUANG PRABANG LIBRARYSisavangvong Road,

GARAVEk PERFORMANCE85/5 Kounxoua Road, Ban Phonheuang

www.garavek.com

020 9677 7300

ETHNIk FASHION SHOWKingkitsarat Road, Ban Aphay

www.hivebarlaos.com

020 5999 5370

THE TRADITIONAL ARTS AND ETHNOLOGY CENTRE (TAEC)

Ban Khamyong, Luang Prabang

http://www.taeclaos.org/

071 253 364

PROjECT SPACE GALLERY

Kitsalat Road, Thong Chaleuan Village

www.projectspace-luangprabang.com

071 213 091

PHA TAD kE BOTANICAL GARDENBan Mano Road

http://www.pha-tad-ke.com/

020 22 540 999

56

WELLNESS - Listing

VIENTIANEADINA SPA

GIRIYA SPA

GREEN PARK CHAMPA LAO SPA

NIRVANA SPA

PAPAYA SPA

WHITE LOTUS MASSAGE & YOGA

HEALING HANDS MASSAGE & SPA

MANDARINA BODY & SOUL SPA

HERBAL SAUNA

CHAMPA SPA & MASSAGE

DALAH SPA

www.adinaspalao.com

www.rashmishotel.com

www.greenparkvientiane.com.

www.nirvana-spa-laos.com.

www.papayaspa.com.

www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com.

www.champaspa.com

170 Phonsaath, Kaysone Road

Rashmi’s Hotel, Thadeua Road Km3

Green Park Hotel, 12 Khouvieng Road

Pangkham Road, facing Lao Plaza Hotel

Phanya Sy Road

Pangkham Road, close to Nam Phu

Green Park Hotel, 12 Khouvieng Road

Pangkham Road, near Nam Phu

Chao Anou Road

Corner of Fa Ngum and Pangkham Road

140 Ban Phonsavanh Tai, Hom 3, Khouvieng Road

021 414 138

021 315 088

021 263 064

021 222 936

021 216 550

021 217 492

021 244 288

021 223 857,

020 5504 5655

021 251 926

021 285 125

facebook.com/dalah.spa

VIENTIANE YOGA STUDIOSokphaluang Road

020 91 943 770,

LV CITY MASSAGE AND SPA

www.lvcitylaos.com

149 T2 (Nong Douang) Road

030 525 6699

MANEE SPAHom 10, Ban ThongKang

021 353 207

facebook.com/Manee Spa

MANI BEAUTY & SPA

020 55 612 650

facebook.com/Mani-Beauty-Spa

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call

021 454 782, 020 5884 8376

SENGDARA FITNESS CENTRE

www.sengdarafitness.com

Dongpalan Road

021 452 159

LPH FITNESS CLUB

www.laoplazahotel.com

Lao Plaza Hotel, Samsenethai Road

021 218 800-1

THE OLYMPIC FITNESS

www.rashmishotel.com

Rashmi’s The Plaza, Thadeua Road

021 315 088

GOODLIFE SPORTS COMPLExLuangprabang Road, Phosy Village

020 29 292 906

facebook.com/goodlifelaos

LAO JAPAN BUDO CENTERKounboulom Road

021 265 290

ALLIENCE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

http://www.aimclao.com/

Souphanuvong Road, Ban Wattayyaithong

021 513 095

FIT DEE - FITNESS FOR WOMEN

021 419 126 - 020 5568 5153

facebook.com/FitDee

NEW ARENA LAOS Ban Thadua

021 480 913

facebook.com/NewArenaLaos

SARILA SPA

www.salanaboutique.com

Salana Boutique Hotel, Chao Anou Road

021 254 254

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WELLNESS - Listing

LUANG PRABANG

DHAMMADA MASSAGE OASISTropical Oasis Park, Ban Vixoun, Setthathirath Road, Luang PrabangTel: 071 212 642, 071 252 933 Fax: 071 212 818Email: [email protected]

AYU SPA

KIRIDARA SPA THE SPA GARDEN

THE ANGSANA SPA LUANGPRABANG

DHAMMADA OASIS MASSAGE

LAO RED CROSS

DOK CHAMPA MASSAGE

LUANG PRABANG YOGA L’HIBISCUS SPA

SANCTUARY MASSAGE

www.xiengthongpalace.com.

www.snhcollection.com/kiridara. www.spagardenlpb.com.

www.angsana.com | www.banyantree.com

www.luangprabangoasis.com.

www.dokchampamassage.com.

luangprabangyoga.org

Kounxaou Road, Ban Phoneheung

22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham Ban Phonheuang

Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel

Luang Prabang Oasis Hotel

Opposite Vat Visoun

Luang Prabang Oasis Hotel

45 Sakhaline Road

Sanctuary Hotel, Kitsalat Road

071 213 200

071 261 888 071 212325

071 254609

071 212 642

071 252 856,

020 7777 9966

020 7777 9966 030 923 5079

071 213 777

M.K. WELLNESS CENTRE

77 M. 4 Ouparach Buakhum Road, Ban That Luang

030-777 1082

SPA BY BURASARINam Khan River Road, Ban Khili

071 255 031

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Anytime Anywhere

For More InformationTHM Lao Co., LTD. 265 Baan Nongbone, Xaysetha, Vientiane, Lao P.D.R.

Ms. Chayada Ariyaphoncharoen ( Gung ) Sales & Marketing Director

Tel/Fax: +856 21 454 782; Mob: +856 20 5884 8376; +856 20 5516 2440. E-mail: [email protected]

Mob: +856 20 5884 8376, +66 83 018 4076 ( Thai ); E-mail: [email protected]

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SHOP - Listing

VIENTIANE

SAOBANCRAFTS

LAO FINE ARTS HANDCRAFT JEWELLRY

NIGHT MARKET

T’SHOP LAI GALLERY

MINISTRY OF SILK

MONUMENT BOOKS

CAROL CASSIDY TEXTILES

FINER THINGS

www.saobancrafts.com

97/1 Chao Anou Road

550/01 Thatluang Tai Village, Saysettha District

Mekong riverfront, Fa ngum Rd

Vat Inpeng Street

99/01 Nam Phou Square

Nokeokoummane Rd

Noekummane Rd, Ban Mixay

34/03 Francois Ngin Rd

020 5542 6993

Sunset - 9pm, 7 days

www.artisanslao.com

www.ministryofsilk.com

www.monument-books.com

www.laotextiles.com

021 223 178

021 213 776

021 243 708

0 21- 212 123

020 7783 9152

CARUSO LAO08 FA NGUM ROAD

http://carusolao.com/

021-223 644

MIXAY ART OF MEKONG053/55 Nokeokhuman Street, Ban Mixay

http://www.artofmekong.com/

021-216 592

ELEGANT BOUTIqUENo. 103, Pangkham Street

021 215 437

SATRI LAO SILK79/4 Setthathirath Road

http://www.satrilao.laopdr.

021 219 295

ORIENTAL BOOKSHOP121 Chao Anou Rd

021 215 352

TREASURES OF ASIA86/7 Setthathirath Rd

021 222 236

KANCHANA BOUTIqUE102 Chanthakoummane Rd

021 213 467

MULBERRIES SHOPNokeokoummane Road, Mixai Village.

http://www.mulberries.org/

021 241 217, 021 263 371

INDIGO LAO

http://www.indigolao.com/

Rue François Ngin, Ban Mixay

021 215 469

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PHOSI MARKET

CAMA CRAFTS

CARUSO LAO

TAEC BOUTIqUE

OCK POP TOK

MA TE SAI

L’ETRANGER BOOKS & TEA

PASSA PAA

NIGHT MARKET

Photisalath Rd, south of Phou Vao Road

Ounkham Rd, Ban Wath Nong

99/01 Nam Phou Square

Kitsalat Rd, Ban Khamyong

Sakkarine Rd, Ban Vat Sene

Sisangvong Rd, Ban Xieng Mouane

Phousi Rd, Ban Aphay

79 Ban Vat Sene

SIsangvong Rd

7am - 5pm

5pm - 11pm

LUANG PRABANG

www.camacrafts.org

www.carusolao.com

www.taeclaos.org

www.passa-paa.com

www.ockpoptok.com

www.matesai.com

071 254 594

071 254 574

071 253 364

071 260 654

071 212 880

020 5541 1244

071 253 219

GARDEN OF EDEN SHOPPhanluang Village

071 410 456

GALLERY ASIAMAVat Nong House No. 41

http://www.asiama.fr/

facebook.com/Mani-Beauty-Spa

KOPNOI Ban Aphay

http://kopnoi.com/

071 260 248

NAGA CREATIONSSavangvong Road

020 7777 5005

KOPNOI Ban Aphay

http://kopnoi.com/

071 260 248

PATHANA BOUPHA ANTIqUE HOUSE

26/2 Ban Visoun

071 212 262

KIN THONG LAO SILK48/3 Sakkaline Road

020 5554 6184

DARA MARKET Kingkitsarath Rd

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SLEEP - Listing

VIENTIANEGrEEN PArk BouTIquE hoTEl

PhASouk rESIdENcE

AuBErGE SAlA INPENG

SAlANA BouTIquE hoTEl

ANSArA hoTEl

IhouSE

mErcurE VIENTIANE

doN chAN PAlAcElAo PlAzA hoTEl

rAShmI’S PlAzA hoTEl

mANdAlA BouTIquE hoTEl

chANThAPANYA hoTEl

SETThA PAlAcE hoTEl

VIENTIANE PlAzA hoTEl

SomErSET VIENTIANE

VIENTIANE GArdEN hoTEl

www.greenparkvientiane.com

www.phasoukresidence.com

salalao.com/Sala_ Inpeng

salanaboutique.com

www.ansarahotel.com

www.ihouse-laos.com

accorhotels.com

donchanpalacelaopdr.comwww.laoplazahotel.com

www.rashmishotel.com.

mandalahotel.asia

www. chanthapanyahotel.com

www.setthapalace.com

www.vientianeplazalao.com

http://www.somerset.com/

vientianegardenhotel.com

12 Khouvieng Road

57/4 Wat Xieng Gneun Road

63/6 Inpeng Street, Ban Wat Chanh

112 Chao Anou Road




Unit 6 Piwat Village, Sisatanak District63 Samsenthai Road

Thadeua Rd, Ban Beungkhayong

Baan Phiavat

Baan Phiavat

6 Pang Kham Street

6 Pang Kham Street

Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikhotabong district

56 Sihome Road, Ban Sihome

021 264 097

021 243 415

021 242 021

021 254 254

021 213 514

021 217 053

021 213 570,

021 244 288021 218 800

021 315 088

021 214 493

021 244 284

021 217 581

020 2300 0433

021 250 888

021 241 963

BEAu rIVAGE mEkoNG hoTEl

www.hbrm.com

Fangum Road, Ban Sithanneua,

021 243 350, 243 375-6

BEST WESTErN VIENTIANE hoTEl

www.bestwesternvientiane.com

2-12 Francois Nginn Street, Ban Mixay

021 216906-9

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cITY INN VIENTIANE

www.cityinnvientiane.com

Corner of Phangkham and Phainam Street

021 218333

coSmo hoTEl

www.hotelcosmolao.com

Ban Pakao

021 711175-7

dork chAmPA hoTEl

www.dorkjumpahotel.com

Kamphengmeuang Boulevard (T4 Road)

021 331888

FAmIlY hoTEl

www.familyhotellaos.com

Pangkham Road, Sysaketh Village

021 260448-9

lAo orchId hoTEl

www.lao-orchid.com

Chao Anou Rd.,Vat Chanh

021 264 134

mAlI NAmPhu hoTEl

www.malinamphu.com

109 Pangkham Road, Xiengngeun Village

021 215093

PhoNEThIP PlAzA hoTEl

facebook.com/phonethip.plaza.hotel.laos

Unit 16, Beung Kha Nhong Village

021 261591

SABAIdEE @ lAo hoTEl

www.sabaideeatlaohotel.com

Pangkham Rd, Sisaket Village

021 265141-2, 265152

VANSANA rIVErSIdE hoTEl

www.vansanahotel-group.com

Ban Sithane Neua

021 252 090-7

lANdmArk mEkoNG rIVErSIdE

http://www.landmarkmekonghotel.com.la/

Thathkhao Village, Sisattanak District

021 266 888

lAo SIlk hoTElRue Francois Ngin

021 213 976

ANSArA hoTEl

www.ansarahotel.com

Quai Fa Gnum, Ban Vat Chan Tha

021 213 514

SENGTAWAN rIVErSIdE hoTEl

http://sengtawan.com/

Unit 3, Sithan Nuea Village

021 219.362 - 5

dhAVArA BouTIquE hoTEl

dhavaraboutiquehotel.com

25 Manthalath Road , Ban Xieng Ngeun

021 222238

IBIS hoTEl

Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung

021 263 201

douANG dEuANE hoTEl

Rue Nokeokoummane

021 222 300

SEASoNS rIVErSIdE hoTEl

http://www.seasonsriverside.com/

25, Fa Ngum Road, Ban Sithane Neua

021 214-521

ANGkhAm hoTEl

www.angkhamhotel.com

Kaysone Phomvihanh Road

021 900 011-20

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luANG PrABANG

Tropical Oasis Park125 Unit 7, Vixoun Village, Luang PrabangTel: 071 212 642

facebook.com/luangprabangoasis

3 NAGAS hoTEl ock PoP Tok mE koNG VIllA

lE SEN BouTIquE hoTEl ThE APSArA

VIllA mAlY hoTEl SATrI houSE

3-nagas.com ockpoptok.com

lesenhotel.com theapsara.com

villa-maly.com satrihouse.com

Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong

113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano Ban Phanluang

113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano 57 Photisarath Road, Ban Thatluang

071 253 888 071 212 597

071 261 668 071 254 252

071 253 902 071 253 491,

SLEEP - Listing

TrEASurE hoTEl lAoS NAm ou rIVErSIdE hoTEl & rESorT

http://www.treasurehotellaos.com/

http://www.namouriverside.com/

Norasan Road, Ban That Luang

Vanglae Village, Pak Ou District

071 260 661

030 924 8567

ThE BEllErIVE BouTIquE hoTEl

http://www.thebellerive.com/

99 Baan Phonehueang, Riverfront

071 260 733

ThE luANG SAY rESIdENcE

http://www.luangsayresidence.com/

4-5 Ban Phonepheng

071 260 891

BElmoNd lA réSIdENcE Phou VAo

belmond.com

071 71 212530

mAISoN SouVANNAPhoum

http://www.angsana.com/

Rue Chao Fa Ngum, Banthatluang

071 254 609

kIrIdArA

http://www.snhcollection.com/kiridara/

22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham

071 261 888

lE PAlAIS JulIANA

http://www.lepalaisjuliana.com/

Chao Phetsalath Street, Ban-Sangkalok

071 260 417

muANG ThoNG hoTEl

http://www.muangthonghotel.com/

Oupalathkhamboua Rd., Ban Thatluang,

071 254 976

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SAVANNAkhET

WATErFAll rESorT BAN E-Tu PAkSoNG

SAlA SAVANh

PAkSE hoTEl

lEENA GuESThouSE

SINouk coFFEE rESorT

waterfalletupaksong.com

salalao.com

hotelpakse.com

leenaguesthouse.blogspot.com

sinoukcoffeeresort.com

Street 5, Ban Watkouang

Chaokeem Rd

LakKhao Village, Paksong-Thateng Road

020 2866 2809

020 5564 5111

031 212 131

020 9927 4994

chAmPASAk PAlAcE hoTEl

http://www.champasakpalacehotel.com/

P.O Box 718, Pakse

031 212 131

chAmPASAk GrANd hoTEl

http://www.champasakgrand.com/

Lao Nippon Bridge, Mekong Riverside Road

031 255111-8, 260211

mEkoNG PArAdISE rESorT

Ban Nonhsavang

031 254 120

ThE rIVEr rESorT chAmPASAk

http://theriverresortlaos.com/

Ban Phaphinnoy, 14A Rd., Champasak

030 95 68306

rESIdENcE SISouk

http://www.residence-sisouk.com/

Ban Lakmuang

031 214716

030 955 8960

INThIrA hoTEl

http://www.inthira.com/

Ban Vat Amard, Champasak District

031 511011

lA FolIE lodGE

http://lafolie-laos.com/

Done Daeng, District Pathoumphone

020 55 532 004

hooNGThIP hoTElThameung Village

041 212 262.

dAoSAVANh rESorT & SPA

http://www.daosavanh.com/

Ban Thahea Kaisonephomvihan District

041-252 188, 252 199

SAVAN VEGAS hoTEl ANd cASINo

www.savanvegas.com

Nongdeune Village

041-252 200.

rATTANASAVAN hoTElXayamoungkhoun Village

041 212 211

SAVANBANhAo hoTElXaiyaphoum Village, Saenna Road

041 212 202.

NoNGSodA GuEST houSEThameung Village

041212 522

SoulINSouk GuEST houSESounantha Village, opposite with Bus Station

041 213 436

chAmPASAk

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A Stylish Budget AccommodationOption in Luang Prabang

The Ultimate Relaxation Hideaway

125 Unit 7, Bane Vixoun, Luang Prabang, Lao PDRTel: +856 (0) 71 212 642, +856 (0) 71 252 933www.tropicaloasispark.com

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

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