Laos
- ISBN-10
- 0864426178
- ISBN-13
- 9780864426178
- Series
- Laos
- Pages
- 345
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Lonely Planet
- Author
- Joe Cummings
Description
More open to tourism than ever before, Laos is closest to the romantic image of South-East Asia. With strong rural traditions and a deeply spiritual culture, the 'Land of a Million Elephants' holds the edge in peaceful, laid-back travel. This indispensable, expanded guide has insider tips on every corner of the country. • 29 fully updated maps, including a colour country map • authoritative explanations of Lao art and culture • handy language and food sections, with Lao script • all the details on air, road and river travel • the lowdown on border crossings from China, Thailand and Vietnam
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