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    <trip id="1975" created="2009-09-14 15:42:26" creator_id="71" creator_name="colin" creator_status="2" default_for_user_id="" description="This trip traces a journey I took during the summer of 2003.  Landing in Shanghai, I crossed China by rail to Chengdu, from where I took a flight to the holy city of Lhasa.  For the next three weeks, I traveled across Tibet, making stops in Shigatse (Xigatse), Tingri, Nam-Tso Lake, Mt. Everest Base Camp, Nyalam and Jongmu, before crossing the Nepalese border and hitching a ride to Kathmandu.  From there, I flew to Bangkok, then journeyed through northern Thailand on my way to Laos.  Crossing over after a few nights in the town of Pai (Bai), I took the slow boat to Luang Prabang, visited Luang Nam Tha, and visited the northern city of Udomxai, before taking a Lao Airlines flight to Vientienne.  Following two days and nights of prawns, noodles and sunset rounds of tasty Beer Lao, I took an overnight bus back to Bangkok for my flight back to the U.S." marked_deleted="0" modified="2009-09-14 15:56:49.606406" modifier_id="71" privacy="1" static_map_url="http://maps.google.com/staticmap?hl=en&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;format=png&amp;markers=31.222222,121.458056,reda%7C30.666667,104.066667,redb%7C29.650000,91.100000,redc%7C29.250000,88.883333,redd%7C27.705800,85.315700,rede%7C13.763062,100.503960,redf%7C18.791227,98.987160,redg%7C19.319081,98.450375,redh%7C18.832019,99.234624,redi%7C19.886849,102.134743,redj%7C20.303418,101.601562,redk%7C17.963058,102.612820,redl&amp;key=ABCDABCD&amp;size=123123123x123123123&amp;path=rgb:0x0000ff,weight:5|31.222222,121.458056|30.666667,104.066667|29.650000,91.100000|29.250000,88.883333|27.705800,85.315700|13.763062,100.503960|18.791227,98.987160|19.319081,98.450375|18.832019,99.234624|19.886849,102.134743|20.303418,101.601562|17.963058,102.612820" status="0" sum_locations="12" sum_votes="1" title="China, Tibet, Nepal, Thailand and Laos" triplocation_id="15799" />
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    <triplocations name="Vientiane" description="Vientiane (in Lao - Viang-chan) is the very quiet capital of Laos. Somehow &quot;Europeans&quot; put an &quot;S&quot; on the country. The official language is Lao, the people call themselves Lao, and it is officially the PDR of Lao ... so go figure. It isn't Laos!
Folks have very firm opinions on this capital. Often referred to as the largest village in SE Asia, it is either love it or hate it. Yes, Vientiane is 'on the way to somewhere else', usually the charm of Luang Prabang. There is the mystery of northern Lao tucked up under the Chinese Province of Yunnan, or south toward Cambodia where the 4000 Islands area is so flat and different to the mountainous north - it boldly reaffirms that this is a land of contrasts.

But give Vientiane time, you will discover that it is more than it first appears. " favorite="" full_name="Vientiane, Laos" googled_path="Laos/Vientiane" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/11197/Laos/Vientiane" id="11197" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Vientiane, Laos" language="ENG" latitude="17.963057582388" longitude="102.612819671631" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Laos" rating="5" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Vientiane (in Lao - Viang-chan) is the very quiet capital of Laos. Somehow &quot;Europeans&quot; put an &quot;S&quot; on the country. The official language is Lao, the people call themselves Lao, and it is officially the..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Vientiane (in Lao - Viang-chan) is the very quiet capital of Laos. Somehow &quot;Europeans&quot; put an &quot;S&quot; on the country. The of..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="9" zoom="14">
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    <triplocations name="Luang Prabang" description="Luang Prabang, like the rest of communist Laos, was rarely visited by western travelers for decades, but since the &quot;Jewel of Indochina&quot; was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, all that has changed. Set in the misty hills on the banks of the Mekong River, the chic cultural capital of Laos is a mix of guesthouses, street markets, and antique shops battling for space with ancient Buddhist temples and French Colonial buildings that have since become posh resorts. Mount Phousi, topped by the gold-spired stupa of Wat That Chom Sii, rises nearly 500 feet in the very center of the city where the panoramic views of the wild countryside make for one of the best photo ops in the city. Most are naturally drawn to the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers to the south of the city, where 500-year-old glass-and-gold temple Wat Xieng Thong can be found. The more adventurous can embark on trips to the nearby waterfalls of Kuang Si, caves full of priceless images of Buddha, and rural villages known for everything from weaving to rice wine. " favorite="" full_name="Luang Prabang, Laos" googled_path="Laos/Luang-Prabang" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/15042/Laos/Luang-Prabang" id="15042" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Luang Prabang, Laos" language="ENG" latitude="19.8868488818962" longitude="102.134742736816" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Laos" rating="4" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="The jewel of Indochina" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;The jewel of Indochina.&lt;/b&gt; Luang Prabang, like the rest of communist Laos, was rarely visited by western travelers for decades, but since the &quot;Jewel of Indochina&quot; was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;The jewel of Indochina.&lt;/b&gt; Luang Prabang, like the rest of communist Laos, was rarely visited by western travelers for decade..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="17" zoom="14">
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    <triplocations name="Shànghăi" description="This former colonial city of 18 million people is now home to one of the world’s greatest concentrations of high-rise construction cranes, and its frantic pace mirrors the spirit of modernization that has swept through all of China. Highlights of this metropolis include Xu Jia Hui, China’s answer to Times Square, where neon lights, shopping malls, and restaurants all compete for the attention of passersby. For more glitz, follow the glare of Nanjing Lu all the way to the west bank of the Huangpu River and its historic Bund waterfront. Far removed from the financial centers and skyscrapers, tourists can glimpse the country’s past by visiting some of Shanghai’s many temples, teahouses, and public gardens. The expatriate community is centered in the French Concession, a scenic quarter where 19th-century European architecture now houses upscale bars, restaurants, and boutiques. Public transportation is plentiful, and buses display numbers that are legible to westerners" favorite="" full_name="Shànghăi, China" googled_path="China/Shanghai" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/2120/China/Shanghai" id="2120" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Shànghăi, China" language="ENG" latitude="31.2222222" longitude="121.4580556" ltp_level="0" parents_name="China" rating="4" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Where Modern meets Traditional" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Where Modern meets Traditional.&lt;/b&gt; This former colonial city of 18 million people is now home to one of the world’s greatest concentrations of high-rise construction cranes, and its frantic pace mirrors th..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Where Modern meets Traditional.&lt;/b&gt; This former colonial city of 18 million people is now home to one of the world’s greatest ..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="30" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Chengdu" description="A colossal statue of Mao greets on the city, but the appearance is deceptive: Chengdu (2.9 million inhabitants.) Is not at all yesterday. The capital of Sichuan Province is located in the center of a long cultural and political autonomy throbbing region - here you go with the times without equal at every new trend from the east coast severely limited. The numerous tea gardens of the city are among the most comfortable throughout China. Here you can with a cup Blütentee the Ohrenputzern and Gesichtsdeutern watch at work. The hibiscus city, as it also called, is the starting point for numerous tours and rewarding, not least for almost all Tibet trips." favorite="" full_name="Chengdu, China" googled_path="China/Chengdu" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/289831/China/Chengdu" id="289831" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Chengdu, China" language="ENG" latitude="30.6666667" longitude="104.0666667" ltp_level="0" parents_name="China" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A colossal statue of Mao greets on the city, but the appearance is deceptive: Chengdu (2.9 million inhabitants.) Is not at all yesterday. The capital of Sichuan Province is located in the center of a ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A colossal statue of Mao greets on the city, but the appearance is deceptive: Chengdu (2.9 million inhabitants.) Is not ..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="2" zoom="13">
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    <triplocations name="Shigatse" description="Tibet's second city is the seat of the Panchen Lama. The trip to Lhasa from Shigatse offers great landscape scenery. On the route through the Tsangpo Valley (approx. 4 hours) followed by a canyon of farmland and sand deserts, the mountain range on which you Yamdrok Lake and the Monastery of Gyantse happens, there are 9 hours required. Man lives in Xigaze Hotel (€)." favorite="" full_name="Shigatse, China" googled_path="China/Shigatse" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/289929/China/Shigatse" id="289929" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Shigatse, China" language="ENG" latitude="29.25" longitude="88.8833333" ltp_level="0" parents_name="China" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Drive to Shigatse: Experience Tibet landscape!" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Drive to Shigatse: Experience Tibet landscape!&lt;/b&gt; Tibet's second city is the seat of the Panchen Lama. The trip to Lhasa from Shigatse offers great landscape scenery. On the route through the Tsangpo Vall..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Drive to Shigatse: Experience Tibet landscape!&lt;/b&gt; Tibet's second city is the seat of the Panchen Lama. The trip to Lhasa fro..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="1" zoom="13">
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    <triplocations name="Lhasa" description="Tibet's capital, resembles a Chinese provincial widely. But still the Potala dominates the soft image of the city still is Lhasa, the &quot;City of the Gods,&quot; the center of religious life. This is experienced in Lhasas old town with the Jokhang and the huge pilgrim market." favorite="" full_name="Lhasa, China" googled_path="China/Lhasa" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/289931/China/Lhasa" id="289931" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Lhasa, China" language="ENG" latitude="29.65" longitude="91.1" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Tibet, China" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Lhasas Old Town: Jokhang and pilgrim market" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Lhasas Old Town: Jokhang and pilgrim market.&lt;/b&gt; Tibet's capital, resembles a Chinese provincial widely. But still the Potala dominates the soft image of the city still is Lhasa, the &quot;City of the Gods,&quot; the..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Lhasas Old Town: Jokhang and pilgrim market.&lt;/b&gt; Tibet's capital, resembles a Chinese provincial widely. But still the Potala ..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="5" zoom="11">
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    <triplocations name="North Thailand" description="Beyond the beaches of the north is the most popular destination in the Kingdom, including the Thais. You can find up here in the mountains with up to 2565 m high peaks welcome slowdown - but only in the winter months, because in summer the temperatures in the valleys and cities up to 40 degree climb. Foreign tourists fascinated especially ethnological diversity in this region. You walk along narrow paths to remote villages where immigrated from southern China mountain people are often still in the old custom of fathers live. Admittedly, the new era now also reach the remotest village. The government has in recent decades, many streets and villages built grid connected. The metropolis of the North, Chiang Mai, was in the 1970s, a rather sleepy provincial town, is today but a boomtown. But along the sparsely populated border with Myanmar in the wild west of the high north of drug smuggling is flourishing as ever." favorite="" full_name="North Thailand, Thailand" googled_path="Thailand/North-Thailand" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/290220/Thailand/North-Thailand" id="290220" inherited="1" is_poi="0" item_name="North Thailand, Thailand" language="ENG" latitude="18.8320193333333" longitude="99.234624" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Thailand" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Adventure and Culture" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Adventure and Culture.&lt;/b&gt; Beyond the beaches of the north is the most popular destination in the Kingdom, including the Thais. You can find up here in the mountains with up to 2565 m high peaks welcome slo..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Adventure and Culture.&lt;/b&gt; Beyond the beaches of the north is the most popular destination in the Kingdom, including the Thais..." type="6" type_id="6" type_name="region" votes="1" zoom="7">
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    <triplocations name="Pai" description="Thailand at its greenest" favorite="" full_name="Pai, Thailand" googled_path="Thailand/Pai" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/311789/Thailand/Pai" id="311789" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Pai, Thailand" language="ENG" latitude="19.3190813158787" longitude="98.4503746032715" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Thailand" rating="5" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Thailand at its greenest" teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Thailand at its greenest" type="8" type_id="8" type_name="village" votes="6" zoom="13">
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    <triplocations name="Luang Nam Tha" description="Travellers who don't have much time on their hands go trekking in Chiang Mai, and as a result, it's more touristy and a little less authentic feeling.  Travellers who do have time on their hands go to the Nam Ha NPA, and Luang Nam Tha is one of the best bases for getting there.  The town itself is fairly unexciting, with dusty roads, a couple of markets, a few wats, and not much else.  But the surrounding mountains and rice paddies are gorgeous, and easily explored by bicycle, motorbike, and of course, trekking.  And if you're not the trekking-for-days type, black Thai and Hmong villages are only a few short kilometers away.  Tourism often goes awry in SE Asia, but Luang Nam Tha is a place that has managed to find a good balance between satisfying tourists and staying loyal to its roots.  And with a percentage of the trekking proceeds going to support the Nam Ha villages themselves, you can feel good about your impact on the local community." favorite="" full_name="Luang Nam Tha, Laos" googled_path="Laos/Luang-Nam-Tha" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/380453/Laos/Luang-Nam-Tha" id="380453" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Luang Nam Tha, Laos" language="ENG" latitude="20.3034175184893" longitude="101.6015625" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Laos" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Get trekking" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Get trekking.&lt;/b&gt; Travellers who don't have much time on their hands go trekking in Chiang Mai, and as a result, it's more touristy and a little less authentic feeling.  Travellers who do have time on their..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Get trekking.&lt;/b&gt; Travellers who don't have much time on their hands go trekking in Chiang Mai, and as a result, it's more tou..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="1" zoom="5">
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    <triplocations name="Bangkok" description="Abandon the throng of glassy-eyed farang watching “The Beach” on Khao Sarn Road and get to know the real Bangkok, or Krung Thep, as the Thai call it. This massive city of 6 million (conservatively) can feel overwhelming, but it’s got more than a few riches in store for those who care to break away from the confines of backpackerdom. Public transportation will take you to most of the sites you’ll want to see, while an aimless stroll might lead you to the unexpected—like a ramshackle restaurant that presents the best, hottest curry you will ever sweat your way through. For a cultural crash course, visit the enormous golden Buddha towering on its perch in Wat Intharawihan or take in a traditional Thai marionette performance at the Joe Louis Puppet Theater. Glimpse the golden spires of the Grand Palace and purchase an amulet from a saffron-robed monk. Experience the latest in Thai fashion by browsing the handicrafts of Bangkok’s top designers at Gaysorn Plaza. There aren’t many places where you get your legs wrung out like towels during a yoga massage, and then cringe with empathy at the wicked bodily contortions of the night’s kickboxing match. Bangkok is a city with limitless offerings. Let your sense of adventure lead you, and there’s no limit to what you might find. " favorite="" full_name="Bangkok, Thailand" googled_path="Thailand/Bangkok" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/4121/Thailand/Bangkok" id="4121" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Bangkok, Thailand" language="ENG" latitude="13.7630623146403" longitude="100.503959655762" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Thailand" rating="5" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="An unusual metropolis full of hidden gems" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;An unusual metropolis full of hidden gems.&lt;/b&gt; Abandon the throng of glassy-eyed farang watching “The Beach” on Khao Sarn Road and get to know the real Bangkok, or Krung Thep, as the Thai call it. This mass..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;An unusual metropolis full of hidden gems.&lt;/b&gt; Abandon the throng of glassy-eyed farang watching “The Beach” on Khao Sarn Road..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="91" zoom="13">
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    <triplocations name="Chiang Mai" description="For all the conveniences of Bangkok without a great deal of the noise and traffic, take a close look at Chiang Mai. Some 430 miles north of the capital, this ancient city occupies a beautifully woodsy spot in the rolling foothills of the Himalayas. It is home to more than 300 Buddhist temples, and Thai art and culture abounds. But so do modern-day shopping centers and a renowned nightly bazaar. Restaurants offer a complete range of eastern and western eating experiences, and many double as nightlife spots. And you can hone your Thai culinary skills at any one of a dozen cooking schools. For the adventurous, Chiang Mai serves as a center for motorcycle, scooter, and bicycle tours of northern Thailand. You can also try bungee jumping, rafting, and game fishing. More conventionally, the city mounts a gigantic flower festival in early February, a profusion of color and celebration. The Loy Krathong festival, a three-day event in November, features lighted candles in paper lanterns, a parade of pretty girls in traditional dress, fireworks, and the launching of thousands of hot air balloons." favorite="" full_name="Chiang Mai, Thailand" googled_path="Thailand/Chiang-Mai" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/4151/Thailand/Chiang-Mai" id="4151" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Chiang Mai, Thailand" language="ENG" latitude="18.7963461084992" longitude="98.9987897872925" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Thailand" rating="4" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Ancient and Very Modern, Too" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Ancient and Very Modern, Too.&lt;/b&gt; For all the conveniences of Bangkok without a great deal of the noise and traffic, take a close look at Chiang Mai. Some 430 miles north of the capital, this ancient city o..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Ancient and Very Modern, Too.&lt;/b&gt; For all the conveniences of Bangkok without a great deal of the noise and traffic, take a cl..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="17" zoom="15">
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    <triplocations name="Kathmandu" description="More than 6,000 feet high, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The Buddhist tradition dates back thousands of years, and Kathmandu’s &quot;old&quot; city is noted for its many Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces.  Since it lies in an earthquake zone, many of these landmarks have been damaged through the centuries - a primary reason that most of the newer buildings are quite small. The whole city is a sort of sprawling jumble of new and old, and you may come to believe that the monkeys outnumber the humans. Trekking to see the Monkey Temple is a special and highly recommended trip. It is the oldest shrine in the valley, and when you get out of congested Kathmandu will help you to take in the inherent beatitude of Nepal. During October and November, when the monsoons have passed, is the best time to visit. The Nepalese have an incredibly peaceful culture that has been the target of Maoist attacks in the past. A lot of the Maoist violence is directed at Tibetan refugees fleeing to Nepal illegally. The Dalai Lama used to run two Tibetan centers in Kathmandu, but in 2005 such problems led to their being closed down." favorite="" full_name="Kathmandu, Nepal" googled_path="Nepal/Kathmandu" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/6493/Nepal/Kathmandu" id="6493" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Kathmandu, Nepal" language="ENG" latitude="27.7058" longitude="85.3157" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Nepal" rating="4" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="No wonder the Dalai Lama likes it so much." teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;No wonder the Dalai Lama likes it so much.&lt;/b&gt; More than 6,000 feet high, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The Buddhist tradition dates back thousands of years, and Kathmandu’s &quot;old&quot; city is noted for it..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;No wonder the Dalai Lama likes it so much.&lt;/b&gt; More than 6,000 feet high, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The Buddhist tra..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="13" zoom="14">
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