There are no roads or air shuttles directly between Myanmar (ex Burma) and Laos. The only links are through Thailand (Bangkok or Chiang Mai), Malaysia, China, India or Singapore which go through Yangoon, the capital of Burma.
Aircraft Companies for Yangoon (the capital) :
Thai Airways International
Myanmar Airways International
Silk Air
Bangkok Airways
Malaysia Airlines
Air China
Mandarin Airlines
You can cross over the land border for a few hours, under certain conditions and at certain border crossings. No visa will be given, according to the last (...)

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Development in Vietnam was very quick and continuous. Tourism has been exploited there now for many years and the creation of Hubs - (Hanoi, Saigon) as well as the expansion of new airway connections seem to be the most important things to finish. Crossing points are increasing and transport methods are modernising.
By plane
From Hanoi or Ho Chi Ming town to Vientiane, then there are numerous methods of daily transport that link the capital to Luang Prabang.
Since the end of 2006, a direct link has been created between Hanoi and Luang Phabang. Only a few flights per week are ensured by (...)

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Cambodia is one of the most sought out destinations in S.E. Asia. The ‘gem’ being "Angkor Wat" and the town of Siem Reap. A real magnet for tourists, the region has greatly developed its hotel complex. Today, a system seems to have been worked out to enable travellers in the area, to reach the main tourist centres.
By plane
In the high season, direct links Luang Phabang - Siem Reap exist. Otherwise, go via Vientiane for links to Siem Reap and Phnom Phen.
By bus
Distances are tiring when done by bus in Cambodia, which is a country where the roads are the worst in the world. Passing the (...)

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Rapid development in China carries North Laos along in its wake as huge and numerous investments and tourists have increased these last few years. China will soon become the main origin when it comes to tourists. However, with the opening up of the Middle Empire, it is normal to think that more and more visitors will go to China. Roads are under reconstruction, and railway projects are being studied ...
By plane
Many airlines go to Vientiane and numerous correspondences can take you quickly to Luang Prabang.
By boat
The Mekong is navigable at any time of the year. The crossing to (...)

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Thailand is by far, the country that is the most used to get into Laos. From Bangkok, Chiang Mai, passing by Nong Kai or the South, Thailand has many International frontier posts that deliver visas to tourists, with only a few formalities which are quickly cleared up. To go specifically to Luang Prabang, there are 3 main ways :
Via Chiang Mai
Go to Chiang Mai (the night train is advisable (10-20 euros)), but you can also go by plane (20-50 dollars) or by bus (1-20 dollars), Chiang Rai then Chieng Khong (by bus or minibus). Pass the border in the morning (preferably before 10 o’clock), (...)

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