Attractions of Laos

To help inspire or plan your trip to Laos, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Laos which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Natural attractions in Laos

Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a town located between Vientiane and Luang Prabeng. Set amidst a karst landscape and on a bend on the Song River, it's a great spot for exploring the limestone karst caves (notably the Tham Jang caves) on the west bank or the surrounding countryside on foot or bicycle.

Lunag Namtha
Luang Namtha is a town in northern Laos near the border with China and is the main market town for minority tribes who live in this area. The surrounding mountainous countryside is great for exploring on foot or bicycle and visiting the ethnic villages to learn about the lives of these tribes.

Si Phan Don
Si Phan Don, or Four Thousand Islands, is a region in southern Laos near the border with Cambodia where the Mekong River reaches its widest point and splits to create a maze of channels and islands. The area can be explored on boat, passing numerous islands, villages of the Lao Loum people and the many waterfalls in the region, including the Khong Phapheng Waterfalls, reputedly the widest in southeast Asia. The island of Don Det contains the remnants of the Old French Railway, built in the early 20th century to bypass the waterfalls and carry goods inland.

Si Phan Don

Si Phan Don, or Four Thousand Islands, is a region in southern Laos near the border with Cambodia where the Mekong River reaches its widest point and splits to create a maze of channels and islands. The area can be explored on boat, passing numerous islands, villages of the Lao Loum people and the many waterfalls in the region, including the Khong Phapheng Waterfalls, reputedly the widest in southeast Asia. The island of Don Det contains the remnants of the Old French Railway, built in the early 20th century to bypass the waterfalls and carry goods inland.

Bolaven Plateau
The Bolaven Plateau in the south of Laos is an area of temperate climate and fertile lands, with many coffee and tea plantations. The region has some spectacular scenery, including the Tad Lo Waterfalls, and is ideal for trekking through the forested landscapes. Several Mon-Khmer ethnic groups live in this area.