Beauty of Wats in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang on the banks of the Mekong River, Laos
Tag: Laos Highlights
Beautiful Moments in Laos
Images of nature, people and culture of Laos.
The Northeast Highlights in Laos
Apart from the historic Plain of Jars, Xieng Khouang Province is best known for the pounding it took during the war. Many of the sights are battered monuments to the plateau’s violent recent history. Given the cost of the return…
Laos-Vietnam Border Attractions
Yalakhuntum (Laos)-Bo Y (Vietnam) The border crossing between Bo Y and Yalakhuntum, on the 18B (113 km from Attapeu), is open daily 08:00-16:00.30-day Laos visas are issued at the border. Vietnamese visas are not available at the border and will…
Far South Highlights in Laos
The far south is studded with wonderful attractions: from pristine jungle scenery to the cooler Bolaven Plateau and the rambling ruins of Wat Phou, once an important regional powerbase. The true gems of the south, however, are the Siphandon (4000…
Attractions in Far North of Laos
The misty, mountain scenery of the far north conjures up classic Indochina imagery of striking rice terraces, golden, thatched huts and dense, tropical forests, all dissected by a cross-hatching of waterways. Here, life is beautifully interwoven with the ebb and…
Guides in Central Provinces of Laos
The central provinces of Laos, sandwiched between the Mekong (and Thailand) to the west and the Annamite Mountains (and Vietnam) to the east, are the least visited in the country, which is a shame as the scenery here is stunning,…
Laos Attractions, Thing to Do and See in Laos
Most of the interesting buildings in Vientiane are of religious significance. All tour companies and many hotels and guesthouses will arrange city tours and excursions to surrounding sights but it is just as easy to arrange a tour independently with…
Luang Prabang Attractions, Laos Travel Tips
The sights are conveniently close together but, to begin with, it is worth climbing Phousi or taking a stroll along the river roads to get a better idea of the layout of the town. Most of Luang Prabang‘s important wats…