Reclaimed by jungles, many ancient towns and villages with ethnic tribal communities enhance the indigenous exquisiteness of northern Laos while allowing the enthusiastic adventurers to discover ancient appeal hidden behind the time frame. Luang Prabang is the spiritual capital of Laos with gilded temples and saffron-robed monks receiving alms from the devotees crafting the cultural identity of the city. The capital Vientiane sits at the heart of the colonialism and history and inherits a small town like ambiance where time stands still. Southern Laos is the gateway to natural extravaganza where cascading waterfalls set the dramatic backdrop for 4000 riverine islands of mighty Mekong River.