Laos is renowned for its varied landscapes and the many animals that call the vast monsoon forests home. Yet even here, deforestation and poaching are widespread. Animal welfare campaigners across the country are working to strike a balance between development and nature conservation. This two-part documentary portrays Laos in all its beauty and contradictions: A country living in harmony with nature, whilst facing the challenges of the 21st century.
Shaped by sparsely populated mountainous landscapes, northern Laos continues to live in harmony with nature, whilst facing the challenges of the 21st century.
Laos is regarded as the pearl of Indochina. This is due to its unspoilt rugged landscapes and the many animal species that call the vast monsoon forests home. A journey through the south of the country begins with the extraordinary seven-kilometre-long Kong Lor Cave.