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Beijing to Lhasa

My wife and I have recently returned from travelling which incorporated in late April the Beijing to Lhasa journey organised by World expeditions.

For the Beijing to Xian sector we were guided by Qui Ming who we called Milly.

I would like to record what a pleasure it was to have Milly as our guide.

We have travelled extensively in the past and had many guides. Milly stands out as the one we will remember for the exceptional way she looked after our group.

Milly's knowledge, and her ability to explain things, could not have been better. In fact she had so much she could tell us that there was never a moment when she wasn't being asked a question.

She chose where we dined, and ordered for us, after ascertaining what people liked or disliked and we were never disappointed. The restaurants were usually local, not tourist only places, and we appreciated that.

When we had time to ourselves she enquired if there were things we specially wanted to do and made sure we knew how to get there and back and what to expect. On one occasion when all in the group wanted to visit a Houtong she arranged it and came with us in what should have been her time away from us.

We were a group ranging in age from about 40 to 70. She appreciated that, at times, some were getting physically tired and she would vary what we doing to accommodate that.

Above all I will remember with pleasure her sense of humour, her always cheerful demeanour and the extra things she did for us beyond what is not normally expected.

Milly is an exceptional guide and I would recommend her to anyone going to China.

Michael & Kay Alexander | New Zealand

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About Laos

Laos is a landlocked country located in the centre of Indochina. It has common borders with China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Laos is 236,800 sq. km in land area, the major part being mountainous and forested. Geographically, the country is divided into three areas : the North, the Central and the Southern parts.

The Mekong River flows through 1865 km of Laos territory and forms the major portion of the border with Thailand (1500 km). 60% of the water entering this major river system originates in Laos. The three highest mountains are all located in Xieng Khouang province; Phu Bia - 2.820 m, Phu Xao - 2.690 m, Phu Xamxum - 2.620 m, (Phu is the Lao word for mountain).

Laos supports a population of more than 5 million inhabitants comprising 68 ethnic groups, such as Hmong, Khmu, Yao, Akha, Ikor, Lu, etc., each tribe with its own distinctive customs. The population density of Laos is 19 people per square km, making the country one of the most sparsely populated countries in Asia and quite different from its neighbouring countries.

Adventure Travel in Laos

Laos is a superb and relatively unexplored adventure travel holiday destination. Our range of adventure tours to Laos, many including time in neighbouring countries of Cambodia, Thailand or Vietnam, will help you to discover the real Laos that others miss.

For cycling enthusiasts choose from our cycling adventures from Thailand to Laos or our pioneering biking tour from Luang Prabang to Hanoi. For a less active adventure take an epic cultural journey through Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia on our Indochina Traverse or experience the hidden gems of the former French colonies on our Best of Laos & Cambodia tour.

We invite you to join us on the adventure of a lifetime in Laos.

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The Weather in Laos

The dry or cool season begins at the end of October and lasts until the end of February. It is necessary to take along a warm jumper or fleece during the cool season, as nights can be very cold, especially in mountainous areas such as Luang Prabang. The hot season lasts from March to June and light cotton clothing and hats are recommended. The rainy season starts in June and ends in October.

In the Mekong river valley temperatures rise to 38 degrees Celsius in March and April, and fall to as low as 15 degrees Celsius in December and January. On average you can expect daytime temperatures of between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius, with cooler night temperatures (although it is unlikely to be cold).

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