4 Cities In Laos To Visit

Visit Laos. Krisztian Tabori, Unsplash.
Visit Laos. Krisztian Tabori, Unsplash.

Laos is a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia. It is a highly recommended tourist destination for that region, especially due to the purchasing power of European, American and other tourists from other regions of the world. There are different attractions in the country and we will especially talk about the main cities you should visit.

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Main Cities To Explore in Laos

Now we will talk about the main cities in Laos to visit. In this way, they are:

  • Vietnane (The Capital);
  • Vang Vieng;
  • Luan Prabang;
  • Pakse.

Vietnane (The Capital)

Vietnane. Image: Kulli Kittus, Unsplash.
Vietnane. Image: Kulli Kittus, Unsplash.

The capital of Laos is a city that you should explore in a relaxed way. There is a lot of influence from its neighboring country, Thailand, and from one of its settlers, France. There are some historic buildings in the European style and several temples to visit.

In this way, we highlight these main attractions: the Patuxay monument. Wat That Luang (Golden Temple with Huge Buddha). Night market (Night market Vientianne). Visit the COPE Visitor Center (free museum telling the tragic history of the country).

Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng. Image: Pascal Muller, Unsplash.
Vang Vieng. Image: Pascal Muller, Unsplash.

Vang Vieng is famous because, in the past, it was where young people got drunk and used drugs while being transported on a tube through the waters of the Nam Song River.

If you want to do that, there are still some young strays looking for fun, but nothing compared to the madness that it used to be. The government, after several problems and deaths, began to ban this type of attitude and try to draw attention to the place for its stunning landscape.

The combination of hills, rivers and forests will surely enchant you!

Luan Prabang

Luan Prabang. Image: Swapnill Kulkarni, Unsplash.
Luan Prabang. Image: Swapnill Kulkarni, Unsplash.

The darling of everyone visiting Laos, Luang Prabang is the gateway for most tourists and a must-see as it is the most developed city for tourism and has the most interesting attractions. It is a very interesting city and worth a visit, especially to visit the wonderful and famous Kuang Si Falls.

Among the main attractions, we have the famous waterfalls, which are really wonderful and the way to get to them too.

Watch the sunset from Phousi Mount: another sacred site turned tourist attraction and now full of tourists scrambling for the perfect photo.

Go see the sunset/enjoy the night at Bar Utopia which is a super cool and well decorated place where most young people go to drink and chat. After Utopia, if you want to enjoy a ballad, the only option is to go to the bowling alley, which is full of drunk gringos and is the only place that has a late-night party.

Round of souls: it is a super sacred ritual for Buddhists but, unfortunately, it has become a tourist attraction in the city. You have to wake up early to experience the whole experience.

Pakse

Pakse. Image: Simone Fischer, Unsplash.
Pakse. Image: Simone Fischer, Unsplash.

The main attractions of this city are related to the natural beauty present in the south of the country. Among them, we highlight the waterfalls and rivers, in addition to the mountains and forests that surround the region.

  • Tad Yuang Waterfalls;
  • Tad E Waterfalls;
  • Bolaven Plateau;
  • Tad Fan Waterfalls
  • Tad Hang Falls;
  • Among others.

Thus, Laos is a country still little known and little visited, but which has attracted more and more tourists from all over the world. In addition to the cultural aspect, the country is full of outstanding natural beauties, especially its rivers, forests, hills and beautiful waterfalls. You can visit the country on a trip that includes its main neighbors including Vietnam and Thailand.

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