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…
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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…
Read storyWat 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…
Read storyWat 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…
Read storyVang 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…
Read storyWat 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…
Read storyBuddha 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…
Read storyWat 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…
Read storyNam 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.…
Read storyPhou 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…
Read storyLake and Waterfall in Attapeu
Nong Fa Lake Located a 3-day walk from Sanxay District in the northeast of Attapeu. Situated amid serene natural beauty and fenced by peaks…
Read storyTormor Rocky Channel
Tomor Rocky Channel was listed as the 15th National Heritage site in Laos receiving approval by Prime Minister\’s decree 174/PMO at the same time…
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