Vang Vieng’s blue bridge, known as Khoua See Fa Tham Non, is offering free passage until 2022.
The bridge, spanning the Song River, was constructed by Wonderful Travel Co., Ltd and officially opened to the public in August 2019.
Located just beyond the Vang Vieng fresh market, at 16 meters high and 110 meters long, the bridge allows road traffic to easily and conveniently cross the river and access tourism sites on the other side.
President of Wonderful Travel Co, Mr. Bounphan Vongsamphan spoke with the Laotian Times, saying the bridge, officially known as Tham Non Blue Bridge, or Khoua See Fa Tham Non, has become a tourism site in its own right.
Crossing the blue bridge in Vang Vieng.
It was constructed over 3,574 square meters, and is valued at over LAK 1.6 billion, according to Mr. Bounphan.
“We have been offering passage across the bridge free of charge since 2019, and will continue to do so until 2022,” he said.
“However, we expect to begin charging for use of the blue bridge from 2023 until 2030,” Mr. Bounphan Vongsamphan added.
Vang Vieng authorities said recently that the town had received over one million visitors in the last five years, with 700,000 of these foreign tourists.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, however, the number of visitors to Vang Vieng has dropped to just 30 percent of its pre-pandemic volume.
The opening of the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway has cut travel time, and resulted in a surge of domestic tourists on weekends and holidays.
The blue bridge is located in Houy Sangao Village, Vang Vieng District, in Vientiane Province, and provides access to areas beyond Vang Vieng town. Activities for visitors in the area include a viewpoint on the bridge, as well as kayaking, ziplining, caving, and more.
Xaysomboun Province received over 10,000 visitors in the first nine months of 2020, bringing USD 159,195 in revenue to the province.
A total of 10,186 tourists visited Xaysomboun province during nine months of last year, according to a report by Pasaxon Newspaper.
These included 9,759 domestic visitors and 427 international tourists, despite disruptions caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Authorities in Xaysomboun have given the green light to a number of operators to study possibilities for developing tourist sites in the province.
Khamphay Sana Group completed a feasibility study on a project last year, with the aim of stimulating tourism in the region while promoting environmental conservation and rural development.
The group plans to include activities such as rock climbing, hiking, camping, and homestays in the activities it will provide atop Phu Bia Mountain.
Inthira Group is coordinating with the provincial departments of information, culture, and tourism and the provincial department of agriculture and forestry to study the feasibility of biodiversity tourism sites in the area, while Long Cheng Development Co., Ltd, is undertaking a technical-economic feasibility study and preparing for approval.
Vieng Avone Agriculture Development also recently completed a preliminary feasibility study on 3,000 hectares of land.
Xaysomboun Province now has two hotels, as well as 54 guesthouses, 70 restaurants, and 48 entertainment venues.
The Lao government states that unrest in Xaysomboun Province has now been resolved after the provincial governor submitted a report to the Eleventh Party Congress in January stating that authorities in Xaysomboun Province have worked hard to monitor and suppress occasional flareups.
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Authorities in Laos have given the green light to Lao New Year celebrations (Boun Pi Mai Lao) this year, although strict Covid-19 prevention and control measures will apply.
According to a notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, people in Laos can enjoy celebrating Pi Mai Lao this year but must comply with measures for prevention and control of Covid-19.
Under the notice, the official holiday dates for Lao New Year across the country will be 14, 15, and 16 April.
Authorities say people may participate in the celebration with their families, at their workplaces, and at temples in accordance with Lao traditions.
However, outdoor entertainment venues, market fairs, or music and dance performances at river banks, temples, or other public places have been prohibited.
The use of unclean water, dyed water, or use of vehicles to splash water has also been prohibited.
The notice also states that the Miss New Year procession will not go ahead unless otherwise specified by authorities.
It is unclear whether the Luang Prabang Lao New Year events schedule, issued by the mayor of Luang Prabang yesterday, would fall under this category or not as it includes authorization for a Miss New Year procession in the city.
Meanwhile, the notice issued today states that authorities must monitor border crossings and keep an eye on the price of goods, which may see price hikes during the Lao New Year period.
Strict Covid-19 prevention guidelines issued by the national taskforce must remain in place during the festival, such as social distancing measures and provision of face masks and hand gel.
Lao New Year celebrations were canceled in 2020 due to the country going into lockdown as part of Covid-19 prevention measures ordered by the prime minister.
Blue Bridge Remains Free of Charge in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng’s blue bridge, known as Khoua See Fa Tham Non, is offering free passage until 2022.
The bridge, spanning the Song River, was constructed by Wonderful Travel Co., Ltd and officially opened to the public in August 2019.
Located just beyond the Vang Vieng fresh market, at 16 meters high and 110 meters long, the bridge allows road traffic to easily and conveniently cross the river and access tourism sites on the other side.
President of Wonderful Travel Co, Mr. Bounphan Vongsamphan spoke with the Laotian Times, saying the bridge, officially known as Tham Non Blue Bridge, or Khoua See Fa Tham Non, has become a tourism site in its own right.
It was constructed over 3,574 square meters, and is valued at over LAK 1.6 billion, according to Mr. Bounphan.
“We have been offering passage across the bridge free of charge since 2019, and will continue to do so until 2022,” he said.
“However, we expect to begin charging for use of the blue bridge from 2023 until 2030,” Mr. Bounphan Vongsamphan added.
Vang Vieng authorities said recently that the town had received over one million visitors in the last five years, with 700,000 of these foreign tourists.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, however, the number of visitors to Vang Vieng has dropped to just 30 percent of its pre-pandemic volume.
The opening of the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway has cut travel time, and resulted in a surge of domestic tourists on weekends and holidays.
The blue bridge is located in Houy Sangao Village, Vang Vieng District, in Vientiane Province, and provides access to areas beyond Vang Vieng town. Activities for visitors in the area include a viewpoint on the bridge, as well as kayaking, ziplining, caving, and more.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2021/03/02/blue-bridge-remains-free-of-charge-in-vang-vieng/
Xaysomboun Sees Over 10,000 Tourists in 2020
Xaysomboun Province received over 10,000 visitors in the first nine months of 2020, bringing USD 159,195 in revenue to the province.
A total of 10,186 tourists visited Xaysomboun province during nine months of last year, according to a report by Pasaxon Newspaper.
These included 9,759 domestic visitors and 427 international tourists, despite disruptions caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Authorities in Xaysomboun have given the green light to a number of operators to study possibilities for developing tourist sites in the province.
Khamphay Sana Group completed a feasibility study on a project last year, with the aim of stimulating tourism in the region while promoting environmental conservation and rural development.
The group plans to include activities such as rock climbing, hiking, camping, and homestays in the activities it will provide atop Phu Bia Mountain.
Inthira Group is coordinating with the provincial departments of information, culture, and tourism and the provincial department of agriculture and forestry to study the feasibility of biodiversity tourism sites in the area, while Long Cheng Development Co., Ltd, is undertaking a technical-economic feasibility study and preparing for approval.
Vieng Avone Agriculture Development also recently completed a preliminary feasibility study on 3,000 hectares of land.
Xaysomboun Province now has two hotels, as well as 54 guesthouses, 70 restaurants, and 48 entertainment venues.
The Lao government states that unrest in Xaysomboun Province has now been resolved after the provincial governor submitted a report to the Eleventh Party Congress in January stating that authorities in Xaysomboun Province have worked hard to monitor and suppress occasional flareups.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2021/05/25/xaysomboun-sees-over-10000-tourists-in-2020/
Laos Officially Authorizes Lao New Year Celebrations
Authorities in Laos have given the green light to Lao New Year celebrations (Boun Pi Mai Lao) this year, although strict Covid-19 prevention and control measures will apply.
According to a notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, people in Laos can enjoy celebrating Pi Mai Lao this year but must comply with measures for prevention and control of Covid-19.
Under the notice, the official holiday dates for Lao New Year across the country will be 14, 15, and 16 April.
Authorities say people may participate in the celebration with their families, at their workplaces, and at temples in accordance with Lao traditions.
However, outdoor entertainment venues, market fairs, or music and dance performances at river banks, temples, or other public places have been prohibited.
The use of unclean water, dyed water, or use of vehicles to splash water has also been prohibited.
The notice also states that the Miss New Year procession will not go ahead unless otherwise specified by authorities.
It is unclear whether the Luang Prabang Lao New Year events schedule, issued by the mayor of Luang Prabang yesterday, would fall under this category or not as it includes authorization for a Miss New Year procession in the city.
Meanwhile, the notice issued today states that authorities must monitor border crossings and keep an eye on the price of goods, which may see price hikes during the Lao New Year period.
Strict Covid-19 prevention guidelines issued by the national taskforce must remain in place during the festival, such as social distancing measures and provision of face masks and hand gel.
Lao New Year celebrations were canceled in 2020 due to the country going into lockdown as part of Covid-19 prevention measures ordered by the prime minister.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2021/03/25/laos-officially-authorizes-lao-new-year-celebrations/