This culturally rich region of Laos is the former capital and now is a quieter and quainter region. This region has many traditions and customs. Some of the most beautiful colonial French architecture can be found here. One of the traditions of this region is having the Monks go through the streets each morning to collect Alms. If you would like to participate in this tradition we highly advise you speak with your hotel lobby. They will be able to respectively and accurately contribute the Alms to these monks see moresee less