Laos is a country with a strong and complex ethnic culture. Influenced by various factors such as customs and cultural preferences, the residential buildings in Laos are also quite distinctive, presenting a rich and colorful appearance.The majority of residents still live in traditional tall houses, which can be seen in both urban and rural areas. These are the traditional residences of the Laolong and Laoting peopleIn architectureDry column style housing.

A high footed house, also known as a bamboo tower or a floating footed house, is a house supported by twenty to thirty piles and elevated below. adoptBamboo wood structure,The floor is approximately above the ground2 meters, all made of bamboo slices,Beams, columns, rafters, and other connections are fixed with bamboo strips,No need for a nail. The roof is usually covered with coconut or palm leaves, while the walls are woven into a skeleton of bamboo or coconut leaves and then covered with mud,The entire house is rectangular in shape. Tall houses in the northern regionUsuallyThere are two fire ponds in the outer room: one is used for cooking and heating, and the fire remains on all year round; Another one is for guests to warm up and chat. Building a stilted house,Master builds the foundation,We also need to pick an auspicious day to start work. After the new roof is completed,A grand congratulatory ceremony will be held. This type of house can be ventilated and cool in summer,Avoiding waterlogging during the rainy season,It can also prevent the invasion of wild animals.

Under a tall house,It's a place for raising chickens, ducks, cows, and sheep,Some agricultural tools such as plows, rakes, ox carts, and soil weaving machines are also placed here. There are fences and courtyard walls around the tall house,There is a barn in the courtyard,Various fruits, trees, flowers, and grasses are also planted in the courtyard,The environment is pleasant.

With the development of the times, the building materials and construction techniques in Laos have undergone significant changes,Although dry column styleArchitecture still endures in Laos,butMany Western style buildings have also appeared in the city.cityThe majority of houses are made of steel concrete, brick concrete, bamboo and wood structures. Due to Laos being a former French colonyJusthaveYesMany ancient and modern European style buildingsOther style buildingsIntegrate together.

When you come to the urban area of Luang Prabang, across the Mekong River, you can see the traditional villages of Laos with a long history.The village retains a large number of traditional Lao architecture, residential buildings, and French style small western-style buildingsAnd Thai style houses. Small villas, with their own courtyards, live a very leisurely life despite the low income of the locals.It is worth mentioning that the French style small western-style building, made of brick and wood, integrates the local environment and culture of Laos, and combines the characteristics of French style and traditional stilted buildings in terms of architectural style and building materials use.

The life in the village is comfortable, with several small shops open at the entrance and a market in the center. In the morning, people will come to the market to sell some fruits and vegetables, poultry and meat. There is also a primary school in the village, where students rely on ferry services to and from the Mekong River for commuting.

If you have the opportunity, you must come to Laos to stay and experience this comfortable placeSlow Life.