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Champasak, Laos

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May 2nd 2009
Champasak, Laos has the ruins of Vat Phu Champasak. These date back a ways and were built upon by the Khmer empire 900 years ago. The town was basically one road that led to the site. The ruins led up a hill with steep steps and it was hot as hell. Once on top the view was spectacular and weel worth the climb. There were several groups of Lao people that had come to visit including a fami ... read more

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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more