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Laos or the \u2018Land of One Million Elephants\u2019 as it used to be called. If you’re planning a visit to the Manadalao Elephant Sanctuary in Luang Prabang, below is everything you need to know. Is Manadalao Elephant Sanctuary ethical? Are the elephants there treated well?<\/strong> Read below to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ever since we’ve started our journey of full time travel around Asia, one of our top bucket list experiences was to visit an ethical elephant sanctuary and interact with these majestic creatures. We wanted to find a place where elephants are treated kindly, where they’re not abused. A place where they can live their life in peace and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it might seem easy, finding responsible elephant sanctuaries in Asia<\/strong><\/a>, especially Laos is not an easy task. Even though some places advertise that they don’t have elephant riding tours, they still keep their elephants in chains or in poor conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that elephants have become a tourist attraction. This only means that things are bound to get worse if people don’t realize that elephants should not be abused. Choose carefully who you’re giving your money to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you’re still in Luang Prabang, make sure to visit Kuang Si Falls<\/strong><\/a> too. Read more about this incredible waterfall here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Why you should choose a responsible elephant sanctuary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Behind the exotic facade of elephant tourism, there lies the cruel truth. The elephants are beaten, their spirits are broken and they don’t receive enough food. They’re basically treated like slaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might seem exciting to ride an elephant or to watch it perform tricks. However, behind all this charade the elephants must endure a life of cruelty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The elephants are highly social animals. They like spending time with the herd, swimming and exploring. Unfortunately, in trekking camps they are deprived of everything that’s important to them. Moreover, they are beaten into submission and controlled through fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I won’t go into more details about how these animals are mistreated but you can read more about it here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s our responsibly to put a stop to these kind of practices<\/strong>. And this applies to all animals, not just elephants. Wild animals are not meant to perform tricks for our pleasure. If we choose only ethical sanctuaries, soon the places that abuse animals will run out of business. This time, we can really make a change. It’s your choice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-> Other popular activities in Luang Prabang:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n