Laos travel sites

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…

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 as…

The old town, called Muang Namtha, is located near the airport around 6 km south of the new town. This area has many shaded pathways…

There are two beautiful Buddhist temples or vats located in the older part of Luang Namtha town near the airport. Vat Bang Vieng Tai in…

This forest is locate just at the edge of Luang Namtha Town. The Tai Dam community has preserved a series of forest patches as sacred…

Situated close to the center of town, the Muang Sing Exhibition is a good place to start exploring Muang Sing\’s rich culture and history. The…

Hmong The Hmong people are known for their knowledge of the forest, herbal medicines, and expertise at raising animals, particularly horses, pigs and chickens. They…

LAOS RELIGIONS Laos has an area of 85,000 square miles (220,000 km2) and a population of 6.4 million. Almost all ethnic or “lowland” Lao are…