Laos, officially the
Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a socialist state and the only landlocked
country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is
bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia
to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Its capital and
largest city is Vientiane.
One of the Destinations
that Asian Destinations Readers need to go is Bolaven Plateau that elevated
region in Southern Laos. Most of the plateau is located within Champasak
Province of Laos, though the edges of the plateau are also located in Salavan,
Sekong and Attapeu Provinces. It is located between the Annamite Mountain
Range, along which runs Laos’ eastern border with Vietnam, and the Mekong River
to the west, at about 15°N 106°E Coordinates: 15°N 106°E. The plateau's
elevation ranges approximately from 1,000 to 1,350 metres (3,280 to 4,430 ft)
above sea level. The plateau is crossed by several rivers and has many scenic
waterfalls. The name Bolaven makes reference to the Laven ethnic group which
has historically dominated the region. However, domestic migrations by the Lao
ethnic group (which comprises approximately 50 to 60 percent of the population
of Laos) has resulted in widespread inter-ethnic marriage, thus modifying the
ethnic composition of the region.
Tourism has taken a
hold in the Bolaven Plateau because of the unique aspects of the region that
have triggered great intrigue. The most popular places visited by tourists are
the waterfalls in the region, the villages of the ethnic minorities, and other
geopolitical areas of interest.
The Bolaven Province
has a number of waterfalls. The Tad Lo Waterfalls that are approximately 58
miles from northeast Pakse are a common destination.The "lush
vegetation" that surrounds the waterfall makes it a desired destination
though the fall itself "drops only a few meters". In addition, one
can go "beyond Paksong on the way to Pakse another spectacular waterfall,
Taat Fang (also known as Dong Hua Sao), tumbles 120 metres, making it the
tallest waterfall in Laos. Well-marked trails lead the physically fit 6
kilometres to the base of the falls":.
Tourist attractions
also include the villages of ethnic minorities who have grown accustomed to
sharing their culture with visitors to the region. Travel guides inform
visitors of nearby villages that can be visited: "Alak, Katu and Suay
villages can be found within a few kilometres of the resort". Tourists are
also informed of the markets where they can go and observe the cultures of
ethnic minorities and purchase items unique to each culture.
The Bolaven Plateau is
filled with cultural and geographical areas of interest. Whether it is a boat
trip to one of the waterfalls that occupy the region, a tour of the area's
coffee plantations, an elephant day trek, or visiting one of the villages of
the ethnic minorities, a journey to the Plateau has many opportunities for
tourists.
Sources :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos
https://wikitravel.org/en/Bolaven_Plateau
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