Laos Travel Guide
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…
Buddha Park
The site of Xieng Khuan, or Buddha Park, is a rather grotesque park located about 25km southeast of Vientiane, Laos. In Xieng Khuan, which is…
Khon Phapheng Waterfall
The jewel of Champassak province, Phon Phadeng Waterfall is located in east of Don Khong on the Mekong River. Further downstream, the Mekong cascades across…
Kampaeng Yak Wall
The legend has it that giant wall, which is 15 kilometres long, was erected in the 9th century by the ancient Sikhottabong Kingdom. Some say,…
Wat Mai
Next to the Royal Palace Museum along Sisavong Vang Road is the early nineteenth century temple of Wat Mai Suwannapumaram (just \’Wat Mai\’ to most…
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…
Vang Vieng Hill Tribe Villages
There are several villages set around Vang Vieng Town. The most recommended are Ban Nam Yen: Yao village, 3km from Tham Nang Phomh, Ban Samsavath:…
Wat Phou Temple
The temple complex of Wat Phou was begun as early as the 7th century AD, though its present form dates mostly from the 11th and…
Buddha Cave
The Tham Pa Fa Cave, located near Na Khang Xang Village in Thakhaek District, recently came into the news following the discovery of 229 Buddha…
Wat Xieng Thong
The Wat Xiengthong is the most beautiful designed temple located at the tip of town, where the Khan flows into the Mekong, is one of…
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…
Phou Khao Khouay National Park
The Phou Khao Khouay National Park is located some 70km from Vientiane, and is 2,000 sq km in extent. Within its boundaries are several forest…