Phou Fa Mountain
At an altitude of 1626 meters, the mountain of Phou Fa boasts one of region’ s most scenic sites and also lends an alpine feel…
Wat Ou-Tai Temple
It is situated in Ban Ou-Tai village, constructed over 500 years ago by Phraya Chakawattiraja. Within the monastery, there is Haw Thane Keo (the place…
Nam Lan Conservation Area
The Nam Lan Conservation Area (NLCA covers 22,000 ha of mostly densely forested, very steep terrain, at between 600 metres and 1,850 metres elevation. Picturesque…
Tad Suong Waterfall
Located about 10km from town, Tad Suong is actually the best of the falls. The word ‘breathtaking’ doesn’t really describe it — it’s awe-inspiring, and…
Wat Inghang Temple
The Wat Inghang Temple was built during the reign Sikhottabong of King Sumitatham about 2.000 years ago and is meant to mark the place where…
Wat Xayaphoum Temple
Located at Ban Xayaphoum Village on the bank of the Mekong River, Wat Xayaphoum was built in 1542, the same period of Ban Thahir or…
Tha Teng
Heavily destroyed during the war, Tha Teng today is nothing more than a truck and coffee stop for travellers on the way to somewhere else.…
Mekong Riverfront
Vientiane is sited right on the Mekong River, and the riverfront area of town is a nice place to spend an evening, along with everyone…
Nam Ngun Lake
Located 90km north of Vientiane municipality is the Nam Ngum reservoir, a huge artificial lake created as part of a hydroelectric scheme. The lake is…
Caves in Vang Vieng
Tham Chang Cave This cave is Vang Vieng tourist resort, 2km from the town center. There are beautiful views of the village and rice fields…
Patouxai – Arc de Triomphe
Laos was once a colony of France however the Patouxai monument would give you a good clue. The Patouxai anchors one end of Lane Xang…
Haw Phra Kaew – Emerald Buddha Hall
The Ho Prakeo, a chapel that once held the Emerald Buddha that is now in Bangkok\’s Grand Palace. Next to the presidential palace, in the…