Laos Destinations and Attractions

Often overlooked in favour of its better-known neighbours, landlocked Laos remains one of Southeast Asia’s most beguiling destinations. Caught in the middle of the two Indochina wars and long isolated from the rest of the world, the country retains a slow, rather old-fashioned charm, and its people – incredibly laidback and friendly, even by Asian standards – are undoubtedly one of the highlights of any visit.

The ancient town of Luang Prabang situated in northern Laos, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Considered…
Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane…
Attapeu  is a province of Laos, located in the south-east of the country. To the north it is bounded by Sekong, to the…
The Bolaven Plateau is an elevated region in southern Laos. Most of the plateau is located within Champasak Province of…
Khong Island or Don Khong is the largest island and the seat of administration in the Si Phan Don riverine archipelago…
Khammouane or Khammouan  is a province of Laos, located in the center of the country. Its capital lies at Thakhek.…
Luang Namtha, literally "Royal Sugar Palm" or "Royal Green River"  is a province of Laos located in the north of the…
Phonsavan  is the capital of Xiangkhoang Province. The name stands for "hills of paradise". Phonsavan is the provincial…
Vang Vieng  is a tourist-oriented town in Laos in Vientiane Province about four hours bus ride north of the capital.…
One of the most visited provinces of Laos, Champasak has a population of around 50,000 and is formed by Pakse, the Bolaven…
PhongsalyProvince is one of the remotest of the Lao PDR Provinces, and is dominated by rugged, mountainous terrain and an…
Savannakhet Province is situated in the middle of the country and the largest province (21,774 square kilometers), being…
Bokeo, meaning ‘gem mine’ is the smallest province in Laos, but one of the most ethnically diverse with over 30…
Bolikhamxay Province, located just south of Vientiane in central Laos, is a center for ecotourism activities with its two…
Oudomxay is located in the heart of northern Laos and is one of the most accessible of the far northern provinces. The…