Laos is a Southeast Asian country traversed by the Mekong River and known for mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. Vientiane, the capital, is the site of the That Luang monument, where a reliquary reportedly houses the Buddha’s breastbone, plus the Patuxai war memorial and Talat Sao (Morning Market), a complex jammed with food, clothes and craft stalls.
Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as ...
Patuxai is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanising the name from the ...
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha. Wat Si Saket is a ...
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple, the park may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, ...
Haw Phra Kaew, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. It was first built in ...
Wat Si Muang is a Khmer temple with a fascinating legend that still holds great significance among the Laotian community. The gold structure was built in 1563, during the reign of King Setthathirat. Wat Si Muang or ...
The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. It is located on the banks of the ...
Wat Xieng Thong is a Buddhist temple on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of ...
The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could ...
Mount Phou Si, also written Mount Phu Si, is a 100 m high hill in the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos. It lies in the heart of the old town peninsula and is bordered on one side by the Mekong River and ...
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham often simply Wat Mai or Wat May is a Buddhist temple or wat in Luang Prabang, Laos. It is the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang. Built in the 18th century, it is ...
The Phra Bang," Lao is the palladium of Laos. The Lao-language name for the image has been transliterated in a number of ways, including "Pra Bang," "Prabang," "Phabang" and "Pha Bang." The statue is an 83 cm-high ...
Wat Manorom is a major Buddhist temple and monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos. There are several theories as to the date of its founding; it may have been founded in 1372 or 1375 by Samsenthai, but it may also date from ...
The Luang Prabang morning market is a wonderful place to find interesting and authentic food. Among the mountains of fresh locally grown vegetables, there are also an abundance of snacks for breakfast. In this article I ...
Wat Wisunarat dates back to 1513 and named after King Wisunarat (Visoun), who ruled Laos from 1501 until 1520. It’s the oldest Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang and served as the city’s Museum of Religious Arts. You ...
The Vientiane Night Market takes place along the Mekong Riverfront, where you can see rows of red-roofed stalls selling handicrafts, clothes, and electronics. There’s also a children’s playground, a Chinese shrine, ...
Traditional building with silk samples & weaving demonstrations, plus a shop for handcrafted goods. The Lao Textile Museum is an exquisite private collection of antique textiles in a gorgeous, elegant traditional ...
The Lao National Cultural Hall is large government run exhibition hall which opened in March 2000. The construction of the hall was funded by a grant from the Chinese Government which explains why the flag of the ...
The Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape in Laos. It consists of thousands of stone jars scattered around the upland valleys and the lower foothills of the central plain of the Xiangkhoang Plateau. The ...
This water park has a pirate theme and includes a good range of slides, tubes, lazy river riding and more. A good option for families on a hot day. The Ocean Park at ITECC Vientiane is currently regarded as the largest ...
Situated in Pakse, 3.9 km from International bus station KM 2, PhuBachiang Golf & Resort Pakse features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. With a terrace, the 3-star ...
Located in Louang Namtha, Louang Namtha Royal Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk and ticket service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, an ...
Pullman Luang Prabang features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Luang Prabang. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. ...
Xuanmai Garden Resort is a 15-minute drive from Pakse’s centre. Guests can enjoy their meals at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi access, the air-conditioned rooms come with a refrigerator and a TV. Each has a ...
Offering free WiFi and a shared lounge, Chato Hostel offers accommodation in Pakse, 300 m from Wat Luang and 400 m from Pakse Bus station. The property is set 500 m from Vietnam Consulate, 1.5 km from Wat Phabat and 2.1 ...
The Hillside Residence is located in Xieng Khouang Province in Northern Laos. Just one km away from the city centre, it offers free parking and peaceful countryside ...
Situated in Savannakhet, 10 km from Thai - Laos Friendship Bridge 2, Savan Phatthana Guesthouse features accommodation with free WiFi and free private ...
Situated in Vang Vieng, 600 m from Tham Chang Elephant Cave, The Grand Riverside Hotel 2 Vangvieng features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Boasting family ...
Zuela Guesthouse is offering accommodation in Louang Namtha. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The guest house also features free WiFi and free private ...
Located within a 20-minute drive from Luang Prabang Airport, Luangprabang View Hotel features a spacious outdoor pool with panoramic views of the city. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire ...
Tmark Resort Vangvieng features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden in Vang Vieng. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front ...
Avalon Residence is located in Savannakhet. It offers air conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property features a 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle and luggage ...