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Ecotourism
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Vientiane |
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Once
the capital of Lane Xang, in the latter years of that empire's
greatness, Vientiane
was devastated
many times by Burmese and Vietnamese invaders, before finally being
levelled by
the Siamese in 1828 ...
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Luang Prabang
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Tourist interest in
Luang Prabang has grown dramatically since it was listed as a world
Heritage site in 1998. The town has relatively good infrastructure,
with guesthouses, quality hotels and direct air services from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Vientiane. |
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Champasack
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Champasak was once, 1400 years
ago, the centre of power in the lower Mekong
basin, later a revered outpost of the Khmer Angkor empire and, later
still, one of the three kingdoms to rule over the remains of Lane Xang
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Oudomxay |
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The town offers
spectacular views of the river, a few shops, restaurants and massage
and steam bath. Accommodation options include some relative high-end
properties through to basic backpacker facilities. The town has
attracted some foreign investment and it was reported that investors
would like additional services such as improved roads and
infrastructure.
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Savannakhet |
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The ecotourism Pilot
Project, Savannakhet has now been going for one year since its
commencement in December 2001. Ecotourism is a
major growth industry through out the world, involving many kinds of
stakeholders, serving different purposes and generating considerable
amounts of revenues. |
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