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Once again we meet in September. It’s been raining a lot, so please take care of your health. In the next couple months, Luang Prabang will approach its 20th anniversary of being a World Heritage town. As part of the celebration for the special occasion, an elephant caravan will be arranged from Xayabouli to Luang Prabang. You can find out how impressive walking with the giant animal is by turning to our Sabaidee Spotlight pages inside. Also in this issue we recommend a newly opened Brazilian restaurant in Vientiane on the Table Highlights page, and this month’s ASEAN connect feature focuses on Hue in Vietnam. If you would like to offer suggestions or comments about our magazine, and also get the latest news updates, you can contact or follow us on our Facebook fan page at facebook.com As ever, I hope that all readers will enjoy reading our magazine.

contents volume 4 issue 31 september 2015

Sabaidee Spotlight

 :                

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Cover : Elephant caravan heading to Luang Prabang

Delightful Laos

ASEAN Connect

Table Highlight

Photo by The elephant conservation center (www.elephantconservationcenter.com)

Also Regulars

12 What's On 36 Wellness Directory 46 See & Do Directory

30 Eat & Drink Directory 38 Shop Directory 48 Sleep Directory

LUANG PRABANG

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Get a real taste of Luang Prabang A sanctuary for the beautiful Asian Elephant! Welcome to Luang Prabang Elephant Camp, a Sanctuary for the Beautiful Asian Elephants and a place where you can come and have a life changing experience with these Magnificent Mammals. The Camp is officially open to the public since 25th January 2015 and located only 6 km from the famous Kuang Sii waterfall. We are ready to provide you with an amazing Elephant experience for both local and international guests.

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Luang Prabang Elephant Camp For more information or reservations please contact:

Tel: (+856) 20 286 388 05 . E-mail: info@luangprabangelephantcamp.com . www.luangprabangelephantcamp.com

contributors Saynam Menorath

Saynam has lived and worked in Japan for over 10 years. Since returning to Laos he has worked in creative, marketing and hospitality. He's an avid fan of Asian cuisine and all things Mark Burnett.

j                    8

Michelle Luehman

Michelle has spent the last 20 years living and working around the world, and 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 flavour of life in each different locality.

Consultants Pattarapong Kongvijit Manachai Inkaew Director Phanhlakhone Syboonheung Editorial Director Gaid Phitthayakornsilapa Lao Editor Khamsouan Chanthalat English Editor Christopher White Sales & Marketing Director Chayada Ariyaphoncharoen Marketing Executive Khamhou Buoa-ngern Reporter Thepphavongsone Bouapha Layout Design Khamphanh Vongsa

Christopher White

Chris has been living and working throughout Asia for over ten years, the last three of which have been in Laos. He has been an English teacher, an urban explorer, a translator, a rat exterminator, a medical research subject, an exile stranded in several remote inhospitable locations, and now a copy editor. His degree in English, coupled with ten years of grading student essays, have fostered in him a deep contempt for wordiness and the passive voice, and he vows to ruthlessly cut out the nonessential in any text put in front of him in order to bring you, the reader, articles that you won’t want to put down.

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Get a real taste of Luang Prabang Tranquil Luxury, authentic Laos, close to Luang Prabang Nam Ou Riverside Hotel & Resort, situated 35 Km from Luang Prabang downtown, overlooks the Nam Ou River and surrounding mountains, boasting a serene location, one of the most beautiful places to relax in Luang Prabang. It is a place for travelers who need to discover Luang Prabang authenticity not far away from town in tranquil luxury.

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Nam Ou Riverside Hotel & Resort For more information or reservations please contact:

Tel: (+856) 30 924 8567 . Mobile: (+856) 20 2235 0157 . E-mail: info@namouriverside.com . www.namouriverside.com

WHAT’S ON

Bangkok Airways voted one of the

Top Ten Airlines

Overall Worldwide 2015 by SmartTravelAsia.com readers Recently, SmartTravelAsia.com has revealed the winners of their prestigious travel poll called "Best in Travel 2015." The poll involved millions of travelers from around the world voting for their favorite travel brands. This year Bangkok Airways is cited as a Top Ten Airline Overall Worldwide and is also ranked the 5th Best Airline for Cabin Service Worldwide. Picture shows from left:

1. Mr. Songkrot Palakawong Na Ayuthaya, Director - Corporate Affairs & Events, Bangkok Airways 2. Mr. Vijay K Verghese, Editor& Director, Dancing Wolf Media 3. M.L. Nandhika Varavarn, Vice President – Corporate Communications, Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways and Air Astana announce Codeshare agreement Bangkok Airways (PG) recently announced a new codeshare agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan-based Air Astana (KC), increasing its code share partners to 19. The partnership is set to link Air Astana’s passengers with Thailand most renowned beach destinations. The new partnership will seamlessly enable passengers of Air Astana to connect with world-class tourist destinations namely Samui, Phuket and Krabi. Since August 17, Air Astana customers are able to book these codeshare services at Air Astana’s ticket office and vice versa.

Air Astana customers travelling on Bangkok Airways will enjoy the boutique airline’s unparalleled services including check-through service, lounge access, in-flight meal. All Air Astana’s passengers on Bangkok Airways flights will receive boarding passes on checkin at their first international departure point for connecting international services. For more information on Bangkok Airways, including its destinations and services, please visit www.bangkokair.com or contact airline’s Call Centre at 1771 (24 hours)

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WHAT’S ON

Yue Yuan

Chinese Restaurant Yue Yuan is located on level 1 of the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel and combines a majestically modern design masterfully blended with a setting reminiscent of ancient Chinese grandeur. Dine in style on specialties once reserved for only the elite of Chinese society. Guests are treated to their own private dining rooms with sweeping floor-toceiling views of the grand Mekong River while our exceptional executive chefs prepare authentic Chinese dishes made from the freshest ingredients available. To celebrate the upcoming Chinese mid-autumn festival, Yue Yuan’s very own Executive Chef Liang from Guang Zhou, China has released a new set menu for the occasion and for a limited time Sabaidee Magazine readers can receive 15% OFF by using the code word SABAIDEE For reservations contact +856 21 266 999 or +856 20 5959 8958 (Chinese)

Vientiane Plaza Hotel’s

Special of the Month Vientiane Plaza Hotel offers various promotions during this month including special menu of the month - Japanese style Grilled Supreme Snow Steak at price of 120,000 kip and at 150,000 kip with a glass of wine at the Imperial Restaurant on the 2nd floor, cocktail of the month at 40,000 kip / glass, and wine of the month - Palagetto, Toscano, and Rosso at 40,000 kip / glass. All promotions are 10% service charge and 10% VAT included. For more information or reservation call 021 265365

WHAT’S ON

BID IT!

STAND UP WITH ELEPHANTS OF LAOS ON OCTOBER 1st AT KHOP CHAI DEU RESTAURANT Bid for Wonderful Lao Made Artwork & Protect Asian Elephants. The Elephant Caravan is an awareness raising journey across rural and urban Laos with educational and conservation activities for communities that will happen in November 2015. It terminates early December in a cultural festival celebrating Luang Prabang’s 20 years as a UNESCO World Heritage City. You can support the Elephant Caravan by joining a Special Auction Night at Khop Chai Deu Restaurant on October 1st, 2015 from 7 PM onward.

Banyan Tree Gallery Launches New Range of Fruit-flavoured Oolong Tea to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, Banyan Tree Gallery presents a new collection of fruit-flavoured Oolong Tea in Passionfruit and Mango flavours. Individually packaged in pyramid-shaped teabags, the aromatic teas refresh the senses and offer various health benefits. Priced at USD 18, the Passionfruit Oolong Tea and Mango Oolong Tea come in exclusively designed boxes each containing 10 teabags. To encourage greater awareness for environmental conservation, each teabag is made of biodegradable nylon mesh. The Banyan Tree fruit-flavoured Oolong Tea range is available at Banyan Tree Gallery in Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Maldives, Seychelles, Mayakoba, Al Wadi, Macau, Bintan, Ungasan and Samui from August 2015 onwards. Prices are approximate and are subject to prevailing exchange rates. For further information, please visit Banyan Tree Gallery’s website at banyantreegallery.com.

Superb artworks donated by prestigious artists living in Laos will be auctioned during this unique event that will undoubtedly be one of October’s highlights in Vientiane! All the money raised during this night will support the Elephant Caravan. Be part of the extraordinary adventure of the Elephant Caravan by coming at Khop Chai Deu on October 1st and bidding for original work of arts! Pre-register now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ events/152525098422204/

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For more information, you can contact Marion by email theelephantcaravan@ gmail.com or phone 020 7883 09 43

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You can also support the Elephant Caravan by donating online: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ the-elephant-caravan--2 by pressing the DONATE button on our Facebook Page “The Elephant Caravan” or directly on the website: http://www.theelephantcaravan. org/how-to-support-the-caravan/ Khop Chai Deu Restaurant Lounge Bar 54 Setthathirat Rd, Namphou, Vientiane + 856 21 263 829 14

BEST WESTERN PLUS Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2015, the new BEST WESTERN PLUS Wanda Grand Hotel will be strategically located close to a series of key business, leisure and MICE destinations in the up-and-coming area of North Bangkok. These include the Central Chaeng Wattana shopping mall, IMPACT Mueang Thong Thani exhibition center, and the Thai government complex at Chaeng Wattana. The upscale hotel will also few hundred

meters from the World Medical Center, allowing it to embrace all different types of traveler. Located close to the city’s expressway network, it will also be easy for guests to travel to and from Bangkok’s two international airports, and across the city. For the corporate and events markets, BEST WESTERN PLUS Wanda Grand Hotel will also provide eight function rooms, including a vast 1,014m² banqueting hall.

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Visit Northern Laos With so many transportation options, traveling in Lao PDR is now more convenient than ever. Even the isolated northern provinces are easy to reach thanks to Lao Skyway, which operates daily flights between Vientiane and the North. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit one of the last untouched bastions of traditional culture in Southeast Asia. Here is a descriptive list of northern cities to help you plan the jumping off point for your adventures in Northern Laos.

LUANG PRABANG

A UNESCO World Heritage Site dotted with charming French Colonial architecture and a host of natural and historical sites. Tourists flock to waterfalls, caves, Vat Xieng Thong temple and the Haw Kham Royal Palace Museum, as well as the buzzing dining scene and handicraft markets. Flights run three times weekly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Adult prices start from 299,000 kip one-way.

HOUEIXAY

Home to the Bokeo Nature Reserve, a protected forest area created to preserve the black crested gibbon. Elephants, bears and tigers have also been spotted here and it houses The Gibbon Experience – a popular eco-tourism activity where participants traverse the forest by zipline. Flights run two times weekly from Vientiane to Houayxay Mondays and Fridays. Adult prices start from 399,000 kip one-way.

OUDOMXAY

The town of Muang La is home to the important Saymoung Rattana Stupa which houses a 400-year-old Buddha image. Adventurers will want to explore Chom Ong Cave, it is the longest and largest known cave in Laos at around 18.4km long. Flights run two times weekly from Vientiane to Muang Xayon Wednesdays and Sundays. Adult prices start from 399,000 kip one-way.

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PHONGSALY

Lovers of nature and culture will embrace Phongsaly’s eco-trekking tours to remote ethnically diverse villages, jungles, and the farms of the Akha people. Don’t miss sampling some of the provinces renowned tea – or a visit to the 400-yearold tea plantation. Flights run weekly from Vientiane to Phongsaly on Tuesday and Saturday. Adult prices start from 999,000 kip one-way.

LUANGNAMTHA

A wealth of sustainable tourism experiences will entice visitors including jungle treks, kayaking, cooking classes, village visits and homestays. Several tour operators offer guided adventure activities throughout the province. Flights run two times weekly from Vientiane to Luang Namthaon Mondays and Fridays. Adult prices start from 399,000 kip oneway.

HOUAPHAN

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Call Center: 1441 www.laoskyway.com

Head office Asean Road, P.O. 6618, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R Tel / Fax : (+856 21) 512 027 Email : info@laoskyway.com

History buffs can’t miss the Viengxay caves – an extensive network of caves used by revered Lao revolutionary figures and soldiers in the 1950s and 1960s. The well-preserved caves can be easily accessed by visitors and many have signage about their uses. Flights run three times weekly from Vientiane to Sam Neua on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Adult prices start from 915,000 kip one-way.

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                              21

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                                

                    

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he Elephant Caravan is a walk back in time, when the rich and powerful would ride upon these magnificent animals as they trekked across the jungles. These magnificent, powerful and patient giants would walk across the lands, collecting people from the moored boats and pavilions. When not moving people or possessions elephants were pressed into the hard labour of moving logs. Huge teak logs, a major industry in Lao. Now, elephants no longer are the vehicle of choice for the rich or the animal of labour for the loggers. So in a land where many people are still struggling to make a living, and elephants cost a lot to feed and house, no elephant can be kept for free. The land of a million elephants is now the land of the 1000 elephants and because times have been tough, very few females have been allowed to breed. A poor family cannot afford the two - three years of no income that it necessary for a female elephant to deliver and raise a healthy young calf. Slowly this is now changing as the tourism industry is starting to create a more generous lifestyle for the elephant and the mahout. Baby elephants are once again being born. The elephant conservation center (www. elephantconservationcenter.com) wants to bring back the awareness, knowledge, love and respect for these animals. The mahouts, most of which have lived and worked with their elephants for generations are the keepers of the gene pool, knowledge and the husbandry of these gentle giants. Out of respect for their love of their elephants a not for profit, education, awareness and celebration is brought to life through the Elephant Caravan. The Long March as it is known, will be a 500 km on and off road walk, over 2

months from October 27th to December 7th when it arrives in Luang Prabang to celebrate its 20th UNESCO Anniversary. 12 elephants with their mahouts in the exact same way that they would have transferred explorers or members of the former Royal Family in the far past, will traverse 8 Districts in 2 provinces of Northern Lao. On December the 8th elephants will participate in the Elephant Baci ceremony in Luang Prabang. An additional 8 elephants, from local communities will join the original 12 and these elephants, including the white elephant of Luang Prabang, will make the final procession down the main street of Luang Prabang on December 9th as part of the larger parade and ceremony to mark the last 20 years of UNESCO listing. The caravan travels with a film crew, professional educators who have plays and puppetry and storytelling they aim to use to educate the local children and villagers about the true nature of the elephant and the importance of maintaining these beautiful animals as part of the living culture of Lao. The performing troupe combines both Lao and European Actors. It is not suitable for visitors to join for most of the tour, as the caravan will not be travelling along the main roads. This tour is all about the elephants, so the route will follow jungle paths, local roads and rivers. At certain times the caravan will stop in major cities to perform and then all tourists and visitors are welcome. You can follow the Caravan on: Website: www.theelephantcaravan.org Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/pages/The-ElephantCaravan/41489919200094 A video can be seen here: vimeo.com/122063789

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The Calendar and Timetable is as follows: Province District

XAYABOURY LUANG PRABANG XAYABOURY

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Date

Paklay (start)

27 October 2015

Thongmixay

1 November 2015

Phieng

9 November 2015

Xayaboury

13 November 2015

Saysathan

21 November 2015

Hongsa

25 November 2015

Luang Prabang City

6 December 2015

Luang Prabang Procession & Show

8-9 December 2015

Xayaboury (end)

17 December 2015

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Chan Coffee

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164, Unit 15 Sibouaban Road 021 264 187

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Dao Coffee

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La Casa Lao

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Lao Lao Garden

Phousi Road, Ban Aphay 020-7777-4414

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Luang Prabang Bakery

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Mango Garden Restaurant Sisavangvong Road 020 5620 3666

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Opera House Bar

Sakkarine Road operahouseluangprabang.com 071 211 040

Muang Nga Village 020 59 595 951

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Tamarind Restaurant

Ban Wat Sene, Nam Khan River tamarindlaos.com 071 213 128

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Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre, Ban Saylom ockpoptok.com 071 212 597

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The Verandah

Redbul Bar

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Mouth-watering Brazilian Cuisine at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse                                      

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Samba Brazilian Steakhouse 2nd Floor, Mall Square, Phonexay Rd., Saysettha, Vientiane Capital

Brazil is far away, in South America. Ordinarily, it would be difficult to have the opportunity to feast on Brazilian food in Vientiane. But now, Vientiane foodies have the opportunity to sample authentic Brazilian cuisine at a new restaurant called Samba Brazilian. General Manager Vatthana Souvannarath, also known by her nickname Francis, gives us an idea of what to expect at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse by telling us that meat and barbeque lovers will be most pleased. The restaurant offers more than 15 barbeque dishes, including Rump Steak, Beef & Cheese, Pork Char Siew, Pork Ribs, Chicken Wings, Smoked Duck Breast, Shrimp with Bacon, and Dory Fish Fillet, among others. The meat is

Open daily 11:30 – 14:00 18:00 – 22:30

fresh grilled, and cut and served hot. In addition to barbeque, the restaurant also presents a buffet service. Brazilian buffet is made up of a wide variety of salads, cold meats, seafood, cheese, bread and soup, a sushi bar, and a dessert menu that includes more than 50 satisfying sweets. All dishes are prepared by skilled chefs, with a Brazilian Head Chef running the grill. Quality meats are imported from Australia and New Zealand, with chicken and fish from Thailand, and high quality pork from Laos. If you want to try delicious Brazilian cuisine, visit Samba Brazilian Steakhouse exclusively in Lao PDR., Vientiane.

030 483900

www.samba-asia.com

WELLNESS DIRECTORY

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Adina Spa

Healing Hands Massage & Spa

170 Phonsaath, Kaysone Road www.adinaspalao.com 021 414 138

Don Chan Palace Hotel www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com 021 244 288

Alliance International Medical Center

Herbal Sauna

Souphanuvong Road, Ban Wattayyaithong www.aimclao.com 021 513 095

Champa Spa & Massage

Corner of Fa Ngum and Pangkham Road www.champaspa.com EDITOR’S 021 251 926

PICKS

Dalah Spa

140 Ban Phonsavanh Tai, Hom 3, Khouvieng Road dalah.spa 021 285 125

Fit Dee - Fitness for Women FitDee 021 419 126 - 020 5568 5153

Giriya Spa

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Rashmi’s Hotel, Thadeua Road Km3 www.rashmishotel.com 021 315 088

Goodlife Sports Complex

Luangprabang Road, Phosy Village goodlifelaos 020 29 292 906

Green Park Champa Lao Spa

Green Park Hotel, 12 Khouvieng Road www.greenparkvientiane.com 021 263 064

Chao Anou Road 020 5504 5655

Lao Japan Budo Center Kounboulom Road 021 265 290

Nirvana Spa

Pangkham Road, facing Lao Plaza Hotel www.nirvana-spa-laos.com 021 222 936 EDITOR’S

PICKS

LPH Fitness Club

Papaya Spa

LV City Massage and Spa

Sarila Spa

Mandarina Body & Soul Spa

Sengdara Fitness Centre

Manee Spa

The Olympic Fitness

Lao Plaza Hotel, Samsenethai Road www.laoplazahotel.com 021 218 800-1 149 T2 (Nong Douang) Road www.lvcitylaos.com 030 525 6699

Pangkham Road, near Nam Phu 021 223 857

Hom 10, Ban ThongKang pages/Manee-Spa/296630677103440 021 353 207

Mani Beauty & Spa Mani-Beauty-Spa 020 55 612 650

New Arena Laos Ban Thadua NewArenaLaos 021 480 913

Phanya Sy Road www.papayaspa.com 021 216 550

Salana Boutique Hotel, Chao Anou Road www.salanaboutique.com 021 254 254 Dongpalan Road www.sengdarafitness.com 021 452 159

Rashmi’s The Plaza, Thadeua Road www.rashmishotel.com 021 315 088

Vientiane Yoga Studio Sokphaluang Road 020 91 943 770

White Lotus Massage & Yoga Pangkham Road, close to Nam Phu 021 217 492

Luang Prabang Ayu Spa

M.K. Wellness Centre

Dhammada Massage Oasis

Sanctuary Massage

Kounxaou Road, Ban Phoneheung www.xiengthongpalace.com EDITOR’S 071 213 200 PICKS Luang Prabang Oasis Hotel www.luangprabangoasis.com luangprabangoasis 071 212 642 EDITOR’S

Kiridara Spa

PICKS

22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham www.snhcollection.com/kiridara 071 261 888

L’hibiscus Spa

45 Sakhaline Road 030 923 5079

Lao Red Cross

Opposite Vat Visoun 071 252 856

Luang Prabang Yoga luangprabangyoga.org 020 7777 9966

77 M. 4 Ouparach Buakhum Road, Ban That Luang 030 777 1082

Sanctuary Hotel, Kitsalat Road 071 213 777

Spa by Burasari

Nam Khan River Road, Ban Khili 071 255 031

The Spa Garden

Ban Phonheuang www.spagardenlpb.com 071 212325

The Angsana Spa Luangprabang

Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel www.angsana.com www.banyantree.com 071 254609

DHAMMADA MASSAGE OASIS Tropical Oasis Park, Ban Vixoun, Setthathirath Road, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 212 642, 071 252 933 Fax: 071 212 818 Email: info@luangprabangoasis.com www.luangprabangoasis.com

massage

asis

The Ultimate Relaxation Hideaway hammada Massage Oasis is hidden in a lush tropical garden within Tropical Oasis park compound, Located in Bann Vixoun,a couple-minute walk from the Luang Prabang city center.Oue experienced and welltrained masseurs are pleased to welcome you all with several massage packages to offer.

DHAM MA DA MA SSAGE OA SIS Tropical Oasis Park, Bane Vixoun, Setthatirath Road, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Tel : 071 212 642, 071 252 933 Fax : 071 212 818 Email : info@luangprabangoasis.com w w w. l u an gpraban goasis. com

SHOP DIRECTORY

Carol Cassidy Textiles

Noekummane Rd, Ban Mixay www.laotextiles.com 0 21 212 123

Caruso Lao

8 Fa Ngum Road carusolao.com 021 223 644

Elegant Boutique

No. 103, Pangkham Street 021 215 437

Finer Things

34/03 Francois Ngin Rd www.laosilkfinerthings.com 021 254 181

Indigo Lao

Rue François Ngin, Ban Mixay www.indigolao.com 021 215 469

Kanchana Boutique

102 Chanthakoummane Rd 021 213 467

Lao Fine Arts Handicraft Jewellry

550/01 Thatluang Tai Village 020 5542 6993

Ministry of Silk

99/01 Nam Phou Square www.ministryofsilk.com 021 213 776

Mixay Art of Mekong

053/55 Nokeokhuman Street, Ban Mixay www.artofmekong.com 021-216 592

Monument Books

Nokeokoummane Rd www.monument-books.com 021 243 708

Mulberries Shop

Nokeokoummane Road, Mixai Village www.mulberries.org 021 241 217, 021 263 371

Night Market

Mekong riverfront, Fa ngum Rd Sunset - 9pm, 7 days

Oriental Bookshop 121 Chao Anou Rd 021 215 352

Saoban Crafts

97/1 Chao Anou Road www.saobancrafts.com 020 7783 9152

Satri Lao Silk

79/4 Setthathirath Road www.satrilao.laopdr.com 021 219 295

T’Shop Lai Gallery Vat Inpeng Street www.artisanslao.com 021 223 178

Treasures of Asia 86/7 Setthathirath Rd 021 222 236

Luang Prabang Cama Crafts

Ounkham Rd, Ban Wath Nong www.camacrafts.org 071 254 594

Caruso Lao

99/01 Nam Phou Square www.carusolao.com 071 254 574

Dara Market

Kingkitsarath Rd

Phosi Market

L’Etranger Books & Tea

Pathana Boupha Antique House

48/3 Sakkaline Road 020 5554 6184

Phousi Rd, Ban Aphay 071 212 880

Ma Te Sai

Sisangvong Rd, Ban Xieng Mouane www.matesai.com 071 260 654

Garden of Eden Shop

Naga Creations

Gallery Asiama

Night Market

Kopnoi

Ock Pop Tok

Phanluang Village 071 410 456

Vat Nong House No. 41 www.asiama.fr Ban Aphay kopnoi.com 071 260 248

Kin Thong Lao Silk

Savangvong Road 020 7777 5005 SIsangvong Rd 5pm - 11pm

Sakkarine Rd, Ban Vat Sene www.ockpoptok.com 071 253 219

Photisalath Rd 7am - 5pm

26/2 Ban Visoun 071 212 262

Passa Paa

79 Ban Vat Sene www.passa-paa.com 020 5541 1244

TAEC Boutique

Kitsalat Rd, Ban Khamyong www.taeclaos.org 071 253 364

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THM Lao was officially established in 2010 with a mission of providing effective consulting services for management and marketing communications especially to businesses in the tourism and lifestyle industry. We work closely with the management teams of each business to make a plan for achieving their specific goals and discovering additional goals to gain market growth.

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                 

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           

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ASEAN CONNECT - VIETNAM Words Jim Sullivan

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 The Five Most Intriguing Colonial French Buildings in Hue

Hue is most renowned as the former imperial capital of Vietnam where the Nguyen Emperors ruled from the Palace of Supreme Harmony from 1802 to 1945. The Nguyen’s stately citadel, their Forbidden Purple City, and their magisterial tombs are an East Asian wonderland, and the foundation of the city’s appeal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the city is also home to an amazing collection of colonial French architecture. After consolidating their hold on Vietnam in the latter part of the 19th Century, the French built a ‘new city’ in Hue across the Perfume River from the very Vietnamese Imperial City. Though modernity has brought the wrecking ball to some of these historic sites, no visit to Hue is complete without a bit of dreamy contemplation of what once was. Here are the top five colonial French structures worthy of a visit. Remarkably enough, they all lie on a single road, Le Loi Street, which parallels the Perfume River. This makes checking them all out as easy as a kilometer-long walking tour.

                                          

1. 

                          

Hue Railway Station

photo Huong Lan

The raspberry-red Hue railway station opened in 1906 as the northern terminal of the Danang-Hue leg of the Transindochinois Line and endures still as a picturesque stop between Saigon and Hanoi. Though Gustave Eiffel’s name is invoked frequently in Vietnam, so much so that you almost wonder whether the man himself lived here and pretty much built the place, he was not responsible for this building. But his firm did design the nearby White Tiger Bridge, which finally linked the northsouth railway in the 1930s.

5 Le Loi

photo La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa

In 1930, the colonial French governor of Indochina needed a guest house,so he built the art deco marvel that endures today as MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa. The centerpiece of the hotel is the colonial guest house, which would be as at home on Miami’s South Beach as it is on the banks of the Perfume River. Note the nautical hallmarks of the Streamline Moderne school of art deco — the porthole windows, the long horizontal coping, and the bowed facade. The railings evoke the romance of a ship at sea. Neither of the annexes is original to the era, but look as if they are.

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                

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                        

3. Quoc Hoc High School Quoc Hoc is what Vietnam has instead of Eton. Everyone from Ho Chi Minh to Ngo Dinh Diem studied here, and its alumni is a who’s who list of major 20th Century Vietnamese leaders. Such is the school’s prestige today that the city’s very best students still flock to its halls. The school was founded in its present location in 1896, but the plumcolored European buildings seen today only date back to1915.

photo Iguchi Wakako

4. Le Cercle Sportif Like 5 Le Loi above, Le Cercle Sportif, which is hard by the Phu Xuan Bridge over the Perfume River, is a fine specimen of the Streamline Moderne school of art deco. Back in the day, the city’s colonial elite congregated here to play tennis, to swim in a pool that was on site until the 1990s, and to drink in the view of the river from a veranda that laps out over the water. One contemporary French source dates the building’s construction to 1940.

photo Huong Lan

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               

5. 

      

Truong Tien Bridge One of just 27 bridges known to be built by the legendary Gustav Eiffel, the Truong Tien Bridge is as much a part of the dreams and poems of the people in Hue, as it is a way to cross the Perfume River. Construction on the 400-meter, seven-trestle bridge began in 1897 and was completed in 1899. Its grand opening was celebrated in 1900 with King Thanh Thai himself cutting the red ribbon. photo La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa

SEE & DO DIRECTORY

EDITOR’S

Cope Visitor Centre

PICKS

Centre of Medical Rehabilitation, Khouvieng www.copelaos.org 021 218 427

From Farm to Market www.tuktuksafari.com 020 5433 3089,

Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women Lane 19, Houey Hong Village www.houeyhongcentre.com 021 560 006

EDITOR’S

Long Vien Golf Club

www.laodisabledwomen.com 020 5433 3089

Km 17 Thadeau Road, Dongposy Village www.longviengolfresort.com 030 977 8888

Lao Experiences Cooking Class and Food Tours

President Kaysone Phomvihane Memorial Museum

lao-experiences.com 020 5569 9429

Lao National Museum

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Ban Bounkagnom,Thadeua Rd icatgallery 020 7783 9674

Inpeng Ethnic Cultural Park

406 T4 Rd., Donekoy Village 20 28035756, 20 55620191, 20 23999990

Kaisone Phomvihane Road 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Lao Bowling Centre

Near the Ministry of Defense, Kaisone Phomvihane Road Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Lao Textile Museum

EDITOR’S

Ban Nongthatai, Chanthabouly PICKS 021 560 458, 021 213 467

Lao Zoo

Boulevard Khunbulom (near the National Stadium) 021 254 332

National Highway 13 km 6 8am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm, Close on Monday and public holidays

People’s Security Museum

Samsenthai Road, Anou Village 021 212 460

Lao People’s Army History Museum

I:CAT Gellery

PICKS

Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre

The Memorial of President Souphanouvong

Kaisone Phomvihane Road, Phonesa-ard Village Mon - Fri 8am – 11.30am, 1.30pm – 4pm

Vientiane Bicycle

www.vientianebycycle.com. 020 5581 2337

Vientiane Orchidées

Ban Boo Tulakhum District www.laozoo.com 023-241-015

59/642 Ban Phonethong, Chomany www.vientianeorchidees.com 021 560 444

Luang Prabang Elephant Village Sanctuary Day Trips

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Ban Xieng Lom www.elephantvillage-laos.com 071 252 417

Ethnik Fashion Show

Kingkitsarat Road, Ban Aphay www.hivebarlaos.com 020 5999 5370

Garavek Performance

85/5 Kounxoua Road, Ban Phonheuang www.garavek.com 020 9677 7300

Living Land Farm

Khuangsi Water Fall Road, Ban Pongvang www.livinglandlao.com 020 5519 9208

Luang Prabang Library

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

Nam Ou Elephant Farm

Ban Vang Lae, Pak Ou District www.namouelephantfarm.com 020 2863 8805

Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre

Ban Saylom (opposite Phousi Market) www.ockpoptok.com 071 212 597

Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden Ban Mano Road www.pha-tad-ke.com 020 22 540 999

Project Space Gallery

EDITOR’S

PICKS

Kitsalat Road, Thong Chaleuan Village www.projectspace-luangprabang.com 071 213 091

Tamarind Cooking Courses Ban Vat Sene www.tamarindlaos.com 071 213 128

Tamnak Lao Cooking School Sakarine Rd, Ban Watsene 071 252 525

EDITOR’S

The Traditional Arts and PICKS Ethnology Centre (TAEC) Ban Khamyong, Luang Prabang www.taeclaos.org 071 253 364

Tiger Trail Outdoor Adventures Sisavangvong Road, www.laos-adventures.com 071 212 311

UXO Laos Visitor Center

Behind Chao Anouvoung Monument, Phothisan Rd. 071 252 525

White Elephant Adventures

44/3 Sisavangvong Road, Ban Xieng Mouane www.white-elephant-adventures-laos.com 030 514 0243

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Angkham Hotel

Kaysone Phomvihanh Road www.angkhamhotel.com 021 900 011-20

Ansara Hotel

Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha www.ansarahotel.com 021 213 514

Auberge Sala Inpeng

63/6 Inpeng Street, Ban Wat Chanh salalao.com/Sala_ Inpeng 021 242 021

Beau Rivage Mekong Hotel Fangum Road, Ban Sithanneua www.hbrm.com 021 243 350, 243 375-6

Best Western Vientiane Hotel

2-12 Francois Nginn Street, Ban Mixay www.bestwesternvientiane.com 021 216906-9

Chanthapanya Hotel

Baan Phiavat www.chanthapanyahotel.com 021 244 284

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PICKS

25 Manthalath Road, Ban Xieng Ngeun dhavaraboutiquehotel.com 021 222238

Don Chan Palace Hotel

Unit 6 Piwat Village, Sisatanak District donchanpalacelaopdr.com 021 244 288

Dork Champa Hotel

Kamphengmeuang Boulevard (T4 Road) www.dorkjumpahotel.com 021 331888

Douang Deuane Hotel Rue Nokeokoummane 021 222 300

Family Hotel

Pangkham Road, Sysaketh Village www.familyhotellaos.com EDITOR’S 021 260448-9 PICKS

Green Park Boutique Hotel

ibis Hotel

Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung www.ibis.com 021 263 201

Lalco AR Hotel

Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel

72/6 PangKham www.ihouse-laos.com 021 217 053

Thathkhao Village, Sisattanak District www.landmarkmekonghotel.com.la 021 266 888

Cosmo Hotel

12 Khouvieng Road www.greenparkvientiane.com 021 264 097

Rashmi’s Plaza Hotel

Landmark Mekong Riverside

Corner of Phangkham and Phainam Street www.cityinnvientiane.com 021 218333

Dhavara Boutique Hotel

Ihouse Residence Hotel

Saylom Road, Hadsadi Village 021 263 023, 030 5832417

City Inn Vientiane

Ban Pakao www.hotelcosmolao.com 021 711175-7

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PICKS

Thadeua Rd, Ban Beungkhayong www.rashmishotel.com 021 315 088 Pangkham Rd, Sisaket Village www.sabaideeatlaohotel.com 021 265141-2, 265152

Salana Boutique Hotel 112 Chao Anou Road salanaboutique.com 021 254 254

Lao Orchid Hotel

Seasons Riverside Hotel

Lao Plaza Hotel

Sengtawan Riverside Hotel

Lao Silk Hotel

Settha Palace Hotel

Chao Anou Rd.,Vat Chanh www.lao-orchid.com 021 264 134 63 Samsenthai Road www.laoplazahotel.com 021 218 800 Rue Francois Ngin 021 213 976

Mandala Boutique Hotel Baan Phiavat mandalahotel.asia 021 214 493

Mercure Vientiane

Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha accorhotels.com 021 213 570

Mali Namphu Hotel

109 Pangkham Road, Xiengngeun Village www.malinamphu.com 021 215093

Phasouk Residence

57/4 Wat Xieng Gneun Road www.phasoukresidence.com 021 243 415

Phonethip Plaza Hotel

Unit 16, Beung Kha Nhong Village phonethip.plaza.hotel.laos 021 261591

25, Fa Ngum Road, Ban Sithane Neua www.seasonsriverside.com 021 214-521 Unit 3, Sithan Nuea Village sengtawan.com EDITOR’S 021 219.362 - 5

PICKS

6 Pang Kham Street www.setthapalace.com 021 217 581

Somerset Vientiane

Souphanouvong Avenue www.somerset.com 021 250 888

Vansana Riverside Hotel Ban Sithane Neua www.vansanahotel-group.com 021 252 090-7

Vientiane Garden Hotel

56 Sihome Road, Ban Sihome vientianegardenhotel.com EDITOR’S 021 241 963 PICKS

Vientiane Plaza Hotel

6 Pang Kham Street www.vientianeplazalao.com 020 2300 0433

Villa Lao

Horm 3 Nongdouang village 021 242 292

Luang Prabang 3 Nagas Hotel

Ock Pop Tok Mekong Villa

Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum

Satri House

Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong ockpoptok.com 071 212 597

Sakkaline Road, Ban Vat Nong 3-nagas.com 071 253 888

Rue Chao Fa Ngum, Banthatluang www.angsana.com 071 254 609 EDITOR’S

Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao belmond.com 071 212 530

Kiridara

PICKS

57 Photisarath Road, Ban Thatluang satrihouse.com 071 253 491

The Apsara

Ban Phanluang theapsara.com 071 254 252

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22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham www.snhcollection.com/kiridara 071 261 888

The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel

99 Baan Phonehueang, Riverfront www.thebellerive.com EDITOR’S 071 260 733 PICKS

Le Palais Juliana

The Luang Say Residence

Le Sen Boutique Hotel

Treasure Hotel Laos

Muang Thong Hotel

Villa Maly Hotel

Chao Phetsalath Street, Ban-Sangkalok www.lepalaisjuliana.com 071 260 417

Norasan Road, Ban That Luang www.treasurehotellaos.com 071 260 661

113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano lesenhotel.com 071 261 668 Oupalathkhamboua Rd., Ban Thatluang www.muangthonghotel.com 071 254 976

Nam Ou Riverside Hotel & Resort

4-5 Ban Phonepheng www.luangsayresidence.com 071 260 891

EDITOR’S

113 Manomai Road, Ban Mano villa-maly.com 071 253 902

PICKS

Vanglae Village, Pak Ou District www.namouriverside.com 030 924 8567

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PICKS

Ban Savang, Vang Vieng www.inthira.com 023 511 070

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Riverside Boutique Resort

Ban Viengkeo, PO 360 Vang Vieng www.riversidevangvieng.com 023 511 726-8

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CHAMPASAK Champasak Grand Hotel Lao Nippon Bridge www.champasakgrand.com 031 255111-8, 260211

Champasak Palace Hotel

P.O Box 718, Pakse www.champasakpalacehotel.com 031 212 131

Inthira Hotel

VANGVIENG Inthira Vang Vieng

Tropical Oasis Park

Ban Vat Amard, Champasak District www.inthira.com EDITOR’S 031 511011 PICKS

La Folie Lodge Thavonsouk Resort

P.O.BOX 2715 , Vang Vieng www.thavonsouk.com 023 511 096, 511 215

Done Daeng, District Pathoumphone lafolie-laos.com 020 55 532 004

Mekong Paradise Resort Ban Nonhsavang 031 254 120

The Elephant Crossing Hotel

Pakse Hotel

Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel

Residence Sisouk

PO Box 5512, Vang Vieng www.theelephantcrossinghotel.com 023 511 232, 023 511 634 Ban sysavang, Vang Vieng www.vansanahotel-group.com 023 511 598-9

Street 5, Ban Watkouang hotelpakse.com 031 212 131 Ban Lakmuang www.residence-sisouk.com 031 214716

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Vieng Tara Villa

Sinouk Coffee Resort

Villa Nam Song

The River Resort Champasak

Villa Vang Vieng Riverside

Waterfall Resort Ban E-Tu Paksong

Vang Vieng www.viengtara.com EDITOR’S 020 5551 8155 PICKS Ban ViengKeo, Vang Vieng www.villanamsong.com 023 511 637 Ban Viengkeo, Vang Vieng www.villavangvieng.com 023 511 188

LakKhao Village, Paksong-Thateng Road sinoukcoffeeresort.com EDITOR’S 030 955 8960 PICKS Ban Phaphinnoy, 14A Rd., Champasak theriverresortlaos.com 030 95 68306

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