Huay Xai

Capital of Bokeo province and the northern gateway to Laos, Huay Xai is the most popular entry point to the country from northern Thailand. A big opium shipment center for the Americans during the war. Yet, the most talked-about experience in Huay Xai that attracts any tourist is the fabled Gibbon Experience, the nearby ethnic villages, and some worthwhile voluntourism opportunities.

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Si Phan Don

Si Phan Don or 4000 islands is a riverine archipelago in Champasak Province, offering tranquil beauty of nature and a plenty of kayak routes....

Pakse

Founded by the French in 1905 as an administrative outpost, Pakse is now the Laos's third-largest city. Situated at the confluence of the Mekong...

Savannakhet

Savannakhet is Laos’s second-largest city and is known for its well-preserved French colonial architectures, such as Wat Xayaphoum Temple, That Ing Hang Stupa and...

Vang Vieng

A striking river landscape nestled on the banks of Nam Song River and surrounded by the mysterious cave system, towering karsts along with lagoons...

Phonsavan

Phonsavan was one of the most heavily bombed places during the American War in Vietnam. Located in the northeast of Laos, Phonsavan is known...

Luang Prabang

Surrounded by mountainous landscape, Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. As a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city and once served...

Vientiane

Weaving along the Mekong River, Vientiane is the capital and the hub of commerce and administration, however, its laid-back lifestyle makes it feel like...