Laos tourist attractions _ Sergio Rota

Vientiane attractions Wat Luang ThatLuang: Laos pagoda group. Free translation for "tower" or "Wong-Tower", located in the Lao capital Vientiane city Northeast for about 3 kilometres of Luang square, is the art of crystallization of Buddhist culture, considered the Lao national treasure. Is the Lao Buddhist Center of worship and the public, in the year 1560 year tournament tower to wax the reign of King in a tower on the basis of the last 6 years extension. After having suffered damage, or repeated renovations, party saved so far. Now the Luang is a masonry building, Buddhism, a building, in the Group Tower building art reputation. Covers 8400 square meters, the entire building is square, ash brick structure, unique architectural style. The bottom of the main tower 3 layer enormous party block form, with median have worship Pavilion; a three-layer, three Italian Bifo said. The first thing width 69 meters wide from North to South, 68 metres on each side of the Center have a worship Pavilion, the eaves of the roof construction Dong, for a small Tower, the legend is the ancient tower model. The second layer is a square, square with a 48 m, 120 sculpture-archeologists around its to 228 Butterfly leaf, the leaf in the middle there is a Buddha, the edge gate arched Central there are small, this layer has a 30 seat height 3.6 m with Tower, represents more than 30 kinds of Baltic and dense. In each small Tower, also set up a small URN, hold Gold Boyer, etc. The third layer stands at the top of the main tower, posted to gold, shimmering Tower. Tower high 45 meters, width 54 meters, length 30 m, half ball bubble-slaughter-pedestal stand wave main tower, the lower part of the complex Lin, inverted Lotus-shaped pedestal, upper shell shaped rectangular Lotus Po Pack and phase. Surface 45 m high Spire, pedestal around 24 valve large lotus petals surrounding lining. Tower built around cloisters, each side length 91 m, display some ancient statues and monuments, but mainly for all the way to worship the night rest of monks. Surrounded by dozens of meters wide grassland is square weilang, constitute Luang. Luang Simon beyond race wax copper stripping plastic seat like the King of the South, there is the South Tower Luang Temple Beimenwai and North Luang Temple, there are monks lived. Rumor 3 century b.c. Luang's buried under the Buddha's hair and on loan. 14 century law en conquered the territory around the Lord, the pioneer in unified Kingdom of feudal Kingdom Lancang. In order to preserve capital at Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang countries of the central role of lower status, Vientiane, Luang is also lost. Until the 16th century game Tower TIRA King ruling period, Vientiane to countries, so again the important status. Luang in 1566, and was able to retake, until the 17th century to determine its position in Laos, the national symbol of Surya dejvongsa King died, the Kingdom began to split the Lancang, Luang was Siam army and Myanmar troops wantonly looting and devastation, Tower heritage loss. 1930 by France far East Institute to explore, existing Luang-1930-1935 the retake. Luang has become the Lao People's life is an indispensable part of Laos, is the most famous and most important of the stupa, whether from its geographical location, social status, history and architecture are Lao people proud monuments. In commemoration of the Buddhist 2500 anniversary Lotus-shaped base and top decorated with gold and Platinum. Each year in the Gregorian calendar in mid-November (Buddhist calendar in mid-December) for Laos National annual Grand Luang temple festival. During this period, the country and all Buddhists monks come to worship, Almsgiving and other religious activities. Tuesday-Sunday, 8: 00-16: 30, tickets. Holidays closed. Arc de Triomphe Patuxai: high 45 m, width 24 metres, is located in Vientiane city centre near the Prime Minister's Office, and the Presidential Palace Fawan. Begun in 1960, 1969 basically completed, is one of the major monuments. Original to commemorate the sacrifice in the war. 1975 liberation, Vientiane city crowds celebrate victory parade from here, to mark a historic event and be known as the Arc de Triomphe. Its arched doors and sides are, far more refined look like France Paris Arc de Triomphe. But in its arches base, is typical of Laos Temple sculpture and decoration, filled with beautiful carvings of Buddhism colour, shows the Lao traditional national culture and arts. On top, Vientiane city. Arc de Triomphe built around by the Chinese Government has constructed musical fountain Park. Can be up to the top of the Arc de Triomphe "and enjoy the city of Vientiane, subject to buy a ticket, don't forget to stop in the Arc de Triomphe", looked up and look at the overhead canopy wall decoration, its architecture with the essence of the typical architecture of Laos. From its top, one can overlook the whole Vientiane. Daily 8: 00 pm 17 points, 10000 kips President's mansion: also known as the "Golden Palace", Vientiane Mekong River, 44,510 sq.m. The year 1560 year tournament tower to the transposition of Vientiane, La Kings including now the State of the Presidential Palace, the surrounding 4.5 square kilometres of circumference to the Royal Palace. Beyond the year 1827, history of the transposition of Luang Prabang, Vientiane, King of the Royal Palace to Palace, shrinking the scope. Now the gold Palace is a 1973 in Chao anouvong King Palace ruins rebuilt. Two floors above ground, ground floor, wide 38.25 m long 54.25 m high 14.20 meters, construction area of 2075 square, was opened in 1986. Thailand's King, King of Cambodia, China, Viet Nam, President of the State, such as the Sultan of Brunei had leaders to visit old in this hotel. Monument to the unknown soldier: the end of the year, was built in 1975 at the beginning of the Perkins as wood structure. In 1985, the 10th anniversary of the Lao national day, into reinforced concrete structure of the Earth, then also had numerous repairs. Approximately 20 m high monument, building area of about 500 square meters. The monument to the overall architectural style to Laos white pagoda to keynote, around the main stupa in Laos, the base of two-layer square platform, corner fence stigma is Lotus-shaped; Po Pack take Buddha aswell appearance, base deep red, front to golden writing "country bearing in mind that your credit"; phase rotation to round top Lotus bud-shaped,Embossed red five-pointed star. Xiangguang Temple: the temple is also known as the West's mother, was built some 1500 years a.d., is Vientiane city one of the most exuberant incense Temple. Legend has it that long ago, one called West of pregnant women, jump into the deep pit, sacrifice himself as Vientiane City Gates Foundation piling. So people are convinced that can firmly, West Niang what things are willing to make a vow to the temple. At present there are still many monks lived in the temple. Here there is a wish of copper and plastic Buddha, many people are coming to it, it is said that if it decided otherwise, he should be able to lift the copper Buddha, could you try. Early market: Vientiane city Lancang road. It is the third building, green roof of the building. Can be said to be the largest department store in Laos, inside the article from the daily to traditional handicrafts here, the most attractive is the traditional process of Brocade, national technology of rare wood and silver. Mekong River Bridge: is the first crossing the Mekong River, connecting the old Thai, 20 km from downtown bridge. Mekong River Bridge by the Australia Government to old Thai bilateral aid provided us $ 30 million to build. Laos, Thailand and Australia party in 1991 and 24 November, the Foundation laying ceremony was held at the bridge, January 1992 to commence building, completed in March 1994. 8 April 1994, the official opening day Lao President nohab, Thailand's King Bhumibol and Australia's Prime Minister, Keating was present at the ceremony. 1174 meters in length, the bridge bridge width 12.7 metres, in addition to the bi-directional single-carriageway bridge and pavement, reserved out positions for future paving Rails. Jade Buddha Temple Wat Phra Kaew: HawPha is the Lancang Kingdom game stripping la King in 1565, the closure of the built in Vientiane city Rosetta TIRA (Setthathirath) Street. Mainly used for slope bang worshipped from Dragon Jade Buddha of. Jade Buddha, rare, the Kingdom of the original store in Chiang Mai. 1547, Luang Prabang King race wax stripping rule Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, because at that time, engulfed wax stripping game King save Jade Buddha, to be brought back to Luang Prabang. 1560 year tournament tower to wax the King ordered the construction of the capital Vientiane, where Jade Buddha Temple. 1778 year Siam Army invasion of Laos, Jade Buddha plunder to Bangkok so far. Jade Buddha in Laos saved 218 years. 1829, Jade Buddha Temple was destroyed in the war. The Government of the Kingdom of Laos in 1936 on Jade Buddha Temple was rebuilt and basically has maintained its original appearance. In 1987 the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic will Jade Buddha Temple as National Heritage Museum. This temple is a gorgeous three-storey building, the Palace has a profound, its altars. Indochina peninsula on all countries to the attention of the Sinhalese Buddhist "Phra SihingBuddha, has been achieved supremacy of Kings must control symbol. The year 1779, was the King of Siam, intrusion ransacked grabbed the Jade Buddha, Thailand today deposited by the CCP of Jade Buddha Temple Thailand said that it was their northern governorates in the fifteenth century when they have, so it is back. Until today. In 1828, Vientiane is Siam occupation, the city become ashes, Jade Buddha Temple was destroyed. This statue dedicated to the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok by the end of the same name as a temple lane until 1936, the authorities in Laos and France decided repaired the monastery, Temple of the restored, but as a religious art museum, the other temples in the collection are rolled over to the temple, the Jade Buddha Temple in Vientiane city founded in 1942, the rebuild is complete, the Buddhist temple, next to the base of the ladder has long guard, corridors surrounded by tall cylindrical, temple gate is complicated Rococo decorative carving, wall many emboss, are Buddhist stories, the porch is there are many statues, is a Buddhist Museum. In 1954, and Louis called fen slave Museum Collections kept in Laos to this temple. You can see many of the collections of the package from the King to the Khmer statues of throne, high-quality wood and very famous doors carved and different forms and sizes of gold, jade, Crystal Buddha is the Lao People's wealth of art and valuable. Tuesday-Sunday, 8: 00-11: 30, 14: 30-16: 30,200 kips. Holidays closed. West Giri Temple/West TC Desargues Temple Wat Sisakhet: West Desargues Temple is located opposite the Jade Buddha Temple, also at the tournament Tower TIRA Street (Setthathirath). Founded in 1818, is based on the last period of the Kingdom of the Lancang monarch anouvong King's command. Inscription in the tile Seishoji, located 250 metres away from the Mekong River in Vientiane city walls of the inner city, adjacent to the Northeast and the Royal Palace, is the Lao historic temples. 1829, immune to Vientiane city in flames. But unfortunately most of the artifacts in the war and lost. Still well-preserved only remaining large statues of Buddha statues, copper 1 2 statue and the corridor of 120 superior small Buddha, people can see through them in Laos in the early 19th century art and cultural prosperity. West brake Kit temple area, magnificent, combines a variety of architectural art, embossed gold, silver and stained glass, amazing, is worthy of the Empire period famous temples, was renovated in 1924, 1930, the Government and people donated to the massive temples. Has now become a collector's Art Centre in ancient cultures in Laos. During the year 1800-1829, the King of Siam by refusing to marry Princess and Vientiane despatch Vientiane, Vientiane was to finish the migration. Built in the year 1818 Desargues Temple of West, is the Vientiane municipality best-preserved monasteries, as color richer style building. Because the construction period is reduced to Laos Thailand's country of origin, so the building style and Thailand is very similar to the monastery, and therefore was able to escape the flames of Thailand calamity. West Desargues Temple porch surrounding the envelopes, neat places a lot of size statue of Buddha, more than a million, it's so much to 1200 years ago, are collected after the war. Temple in Revere Buddha weighing ten million kilograms, also known as the "great Buddhist temple". The temple wall there was a lot of nice pictures, mostly describe Buddhists ' life drawingSurface, but unfortunately it has now been blurred, its caisson to crest is very strange, wood, carved wooden triangular fins very characteristic. Louis XIV era, Siam has a large delegation in France, there is no doubt that Siam architectural style from France 16 and 17th century architectural style. After moving the capital Bangkok Siam. Behind the temple there is a wooden long container, is in Laos new year play, use it to sprinkle it on in the holy water (bathing Buddha), blessed by road. The main building there are Lecture Hall, covering "Qassim" (Sim means "paradise Treasure Cave") Buddha lounge, placed 120 statues; bone Tower, a mini Lotus shell shaped; Chinese style Pavilion, a large reservoir of the Cabinet. The beginning of the 20th century into Vientiane City Museum, collections and exhibitions from all over the country collected statues and artefacts. Tuesday-Sunday, 8: 00-11: 30, 14: 30-16: 30,500 kips. Holidays closed. Ethnic culture Park: located in the old Thailand Mekong River Bridge in Laos side of the bridge, 18 km from Vientiane city, covers an area of 10 hectares. The Park is the Lao Ministry in order to implement the old party on the promotion of ethnic culture, inherit and carry forward the Laos National excellent traditional culture and customs of the decision, by the Lao mountain development companies to invest, has invested $ 3 million, the estimated total investment of approximately $ 750 million in 1994 to commence February 21, 5 April open Garden, completed in 2000. The Park is divided into four sections: a, the playground, modelled on the famous hole in the southern part of Laos, waterfall set swimming field, Luang Prabang to the Royal Palace and the fragrance of model; second, the main exhibition centre districts, the old dragon, Lao listening, old songsan big the typical architecture and living traditions, culture, art, and a brake on the West side has a West Giri Temple residual wall featuring the remains of Siamese invasion of Laos; there are various national forms of restaurants and shops; and third, religious area, with temples, the existing eight monks administered; and fourth, local district, built around the House model, the area is under construction. Fragrant Kun Park: near the friendship bridge, which is a small circle around the wonderful architecture of basil, and river corridors open (Thailand) million bridge Park helped local people called the "heaven and hell". Originally the Tower there is also a layer of the wall, the wall was full of some human suffering and suspected touch painting statue, this is the so-called hell. Walking down the stairs to climb to the top layer, a Golden Buddha sit, means that went to heaven. Park Tower's front lawn, nearly 100 seat strange statues, it seems like a mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism, the outer edge of a large sleeping Buddha, Buddha's back to the wall, facing the guarding these statues. From those statues of mottled traces, it appears that's already pretty long, in fact, only about 50 years. Zoo: Vientiane suburb, 50 km, it has a lot of birds, animal, there are two rare white snake and crocodile pond. Southern goose Lake: also known as the thousand islands Lake, formerly known as Tara large reservoir, Vientiane city approximately 94 kilometres long, was built in 1969-1972. Because the reservoir on the River, the original area nearby peaks was flooded to half that re-appear mountains more as a string of small islands, totalling approximately 300 seats, thus come the name Qiandao Lake. The entire area of the reservoir about 390 km, see sea of Laos, reservoir seemed to be the sea in their minds. Every holiday total is willing to drive to this tour, not only by boat on the Lake, you can taste the flavor of fresh fish meal in Laos. Tianhu holiday village, located in the thousand islands Lake Shore, there is the only casino in Laos. Lake Resort: located in the thousand islands Lake Bank, beautiful, beautiful world. The entire investment deployment is not perfect, but Laos unique Casino is located here, has been open to the public. Attracts countless bet the arrival of lucky yearned for, you may wish to try your luck ! wanrong: Vientiane province membership, Vientiane city approximately 160 km, attractions like China Guilin landscape. In the heart of the mountains with calcareous, hide many cave, inside the around the clock. Finds the greatest row a hole, the area around 31,000 square meters, about 3 km. Has opened eight holes available for visiting the Office, within a stone Xun, GUI, stone, stone waterfalls and the Commission. Because of the beautiful scenery, has become a tourist attraction. Foreign tourists-hi to this holiday. So Temple Wat Ong Ong Teu was Temple is located in the tournament Yung Tower TIRA (Setthathirath) Street, this temple is one of the important temples in Laos, according to game Tower lift to the King's will, was built in the 16th century, but in the 19th century Siam, Laos during the war between the two countries, all destroyed. After a full rebuild a century since the faster. Now a veteran Lao Buddhism lives in it, he is the leader of the Buddhist College, most of the countries in the College of monks. Temple houses a statue of Buddha, this copper Temple was named first Buddhist temple. Zen Temple Wat Chan Buddhist temple located in the Mekong River, opposite the anosyennes Street and main street phase meeting by en. This temple is decorated in doors, Windows, wood carving. 1827, destroyed by Siam army hands. Almost gone, but there is a statue of bronze Buddha. Visitors can also see a statue of Buddha of named rain. Phabmixay Temple Wat Mixay this temple are often full of noise, this is because the temple has a primary school. And Weng a temple (WatOngTeu) relative. Two good-guy Giants guard attracts tourists. Audio ping-Temple Wat Inpeng and Weng a temple (WatOngTeu). This temple is very much in that it has a little tiny Tower, the tower is Lotus-shaped. West Meng Temple Wat Simuang West Tower is located in the tournament and Bangladesh monastery lifting Street, Stade Street and then sang three street wear Street intersection. In this temple lies in a city is the cornerstone of the square, people call it, Vientiane city people, as they believed that the protection of God, would bring them good luck. Thus, West Meng Temple is the most popular Temple in Vientiane, to the temple to pray and ask for a maximum of Buddha.The Temple of the Kingdom of King 1563, Lancang game Tower building, lifting to the Royal temples. Former Lao Kingdom successive cabinet shall be held within the monastery an oath of Office ceremony. As with other temple was destroyed in the 19th century Siam, Laos during the war between the two countries. Reconstruction in 1915. Have coverage "Qassim" (sim, "Fortune Treasure Cave") Lecture Hall, in the main entrance at Luang Prabang Lancang Kingdom King sisavang fashioned FUNG. El Temple birds Wat Oup Moung this is a very small temple, located in Luang Prabang (LuangPrabang) Street, 3 km from the airport. People interested in fresco, the Fresco decoration of the wall painting is Siam. 65 m picture show is full of Rama dynasty, is headed by a lack of training of young people in the art of painting, 13 days in drawing out 34 murals, today visitors can also see that errors are inevitable. If you want to visit when the door closed, do not hesitate to ask people to open the door of the temple, enjoy visiting. Dan tower That Dam is located in Dan Tower Street (ThatDam), the tower looks as if he is abandoned, is Vientiane city oldest monument, surrounded by meadows, in an open space in several cafeterias and the Embassy of the United States. The Tower's appearance has begun weathering, but in a collection of seven heads of the Dragon, is the saviour of the city. The tower was built in the 14th century. Fragrant Kun temple Wat Xieng Khuan people call fragrant Kun temple Buddhist Park. This place is dedicated to Vientiane city of the gods. Located about 25 km away from the city centre. Via Stade Street (ThaDeua), crossed the friendship bridge, and then after several Mekong edges, turn right onto the small village is the Buddhist garden. There is a big parking lot. Tickets for 200 kips. Success is the Buddha and carving. In 1958, a member of the monks to Buddhist and Hindu sculpture on the same screen. The sculpture represents two religions together with harmonious picture is worth a visit. There is a garden of spherical building, on behalf of the universe, each represents one of the world, from hell to heaven. Each step is very narrow, the top layer is Heaven, from there you can see the big garden. Pleasant. Ancient Luang Prabang Al Quds, Luang Prabang: is Laos ancient holy city, since (-CU, Dragon fan), 290 metres above sea level. Urban area 9 square kilometers with a population of nearly 8 million. Luang Prabang is a historical city, has a thousand years of history. Luang Prabang Temple, a pagoda, a larger block of 50 more Buddhist temples, many famous temples have been classified as Southeast Asia. Luang Prabang is located on the Mekong River and its ilk Nankang river confluence of the basin, from Vientiane city of about 380 km, both have 13 highway connection, take the domestic flights of about 40-minute voyage, Luang Prabang has great charm, culture is thicker than Vientiane, in addition to the Palace, you can enjoy the temple and travels a lot, and the fortress of customs, in recent years by the United Nations Award as the "World Heritage". Also keep to the original Buddhist customs and ancient buildings. The main attractions as follows: Palace Museum: located in Luang Prabang city Pu XI Shan (also called Golden tashan) under the Mekong River, was built in 1904. The Palace building for Buddhism and French hybrid art building, solemn appearance, a spacious garden, surrounded by a low fence. The Royal Palace to the magnificent, splendid, luxurious decoration and quaint shops, furniture consists mostly of sandalwood and its related products. At present, the Palace has been known as the Museum, which exhibits the historical heritage of Laos and the statue of the King and Royal family apparel, supplies, States give the gift of the King. Cape West Temple: located in the Palace opposite the URN mountain, from the mountain to the top of the Hill, along the hillside circuitous climbing 100 layer stone staircase, built in the mountains of temples and Myanmar URN, standing at the top of the Hill overlooks Luang Prabang city panorama and the magnificent view of the Mekong River. Huatong monastery and Palace was a street, approximately 500 years of history, is the most representative in Laos, a temple, in addition to the main temple, surrounded by many small temples and stupas, which housed the precious statues, usually temple door locked, only when the play was opened for public visiting worship. Seven floor pagoda:: from the city centre is about 20 minutes of suburban hillside, built in 1969, was completed in 1987. Therefore, comparison of the new building, the Lighthouse is divided into seven layers, called the seven-storey tower, which only opened five layers, each layer of wall painting with bright, upper part of the picture is heaven and happiness, the lower part is a hell of a dictatorship, the arrow cross came to warn the world of jishan good German-"good will be rewarded with good, evil is evil", but the appearance of the temple are the statue of the patron saint of all sides. Dai's village: the seven-storey tower, which is a small village of Dai, apart from several shops selling handicrafts, there is a seat next to the small mobile market, need to be tourists, villages inside swing up stalls, the majority of residents in the village in the House hand-weaving, sells is Dai village of weaving and handicrafts. Indispensable Tourist Office. Guangxi falls: Luang Prabang suburbs, takes about 2-3 hours, the waterfall of about 200 meters high, is equilateral triangle, is from the mountains, purgation. The source of the waterfall is 3 km from the waterfall, a Lake, a natural underground Springs, in the early season when you can catch up to the source. Snow falls: approximately 14 km from the city center, located on the river and its tributaries Nankang interchange, along a mountain stream gradient down a layer after layer, like a transparent Lim curtain, because it is in the forest and more quiet, and very different from the Mekong's beautiful. Tang butadiene is a limestone cave: cave, shall go back to the Mekong River, about 1 hour boat ride, ride, swap boats ferry arrive. Open and not deep caves along the tunnel walls have more respect for the large and small 3.000 statues, it is said that the cave was found 400 years of history, in the vicinity there are numerous limestone caves and deep long high, there is also a collection of many statues, some have been destroyed. Wine village, located on the Mekong river shore: villagers to old-fashioned wine, always visible on the shore of the River villagers rinsing glutinous rice, and in the shore fire boiled rice, village people housing estate of eaves, all neatly arranged in the wine jug. Prefer, you can buy home taste. Watermelon Tower: located in the Center, Westley square named like watermelon, built in the 16th century. Legends and Vientiane City Tower hills and mountains, the Tower symbolizes the male, a symbol of women watermelon Tower. Today's "young handsome in Vientiane, Luang Prabang girl beautiful" beauty pass on from this. Vientiane city and the surrounding area attractions South Russia Nam Ngum reservoir Ang Vientiane 90 km. This is an artificial lake, was built in South Russia when you dig into the large dams, power supply for Vientiane areas. Previous 250 km of trees is overwhelmed, and now this is recycled wood Woods, exported to Thailand. Here is worth visiting not only picturesque South Russia reservoir, mainly there unique beautiful nature to provide a quiet resort, there is a comfortable hotel, $ 7 per night, plus fully equipped Marine Hotel, US $ 10 per night. Charming South Russia reservoir dotted with two heavenly beautiful little island that constitute a beautiful picture. Cook Sarah-salt water Lake Khoc Sa'at from Vientiane, on the Road North-Shan (Paksane) at 21 kilometers turn right rows to two kilometres and then turn right to get to the cook Sarah-salt water lake. After arrival at their destination, you see a site in the city is difficult to see the scene, here's the workers used ancient methods in salt, Salt Lake, they put in a large container, heat, let the moisture evaporated, salt in the container. Then the salt stored in their own little salt library, it was acquired. If you are interested in may wish to visit it. Horn Mountain National Forest Park Pu Kuao Kwai from Vientiane City Centre for about two hours of road, this is a protected area, the old ban on foreigners. About 1000 meters above sea level, where nature's charms and quiet atmosphere as if constructing a fairyland. The peak of Ascend make you feel fresh and pleasant. Lao Barco village Pako Lao Barco village located in northern Shan Road (Pasane) 50 km. Those who want to live a few days in isolation the quiet day, here you can find out the nature of cutouts recently. The perfect tourist infrastructure, relaxed atmosphere, full of charming villages, pleasant natural scenery, people can forget about the world of annoyance. The monthly full Moon Festival to let people and joy: wash the sauna, canoe tours, open air barbecue. Room with tub 20 dollars a day, a dormitory beds 6 dollars, if you dare to venture into the open-air Pavilion to sleep one night just spend $ 2. Million Mulberry rock sculpture Vang Sang million Mulberry rock carvings are located in Vientiane 65 kilometres here might be the elephant's base, because VangSang means "Elephant House". Here is a Buddhist shrine, particular attention is to have two 4 meters of Buddha carved on the rock at the same, but it is difficult to trace back its date, perhaps as far back as the 16th century. Class root Zoo Keun Vientiane Ban 50 kilometres to the North. To the South of the village of Russia-is famous for its Zoo and the famous. Similarly to the river walk is also very fun. $ Installation Grotto Dane Soung Vientiane North 30 km. Here the mountain is made up of sand and rocks, huge sand rocks formed the grottoes, caves with statues, some of which are very old. Visitors can climb to the top of the mountain, see as far as the magnificence of Vientiane and southern Russia reservoir.