Laos
56 places in Laos, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
CapitalVientiane
Places written56
Categories covered4 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type A, B, C, E, F · 230 V travel adapter
CurrencyKip (LAK)
LanguagesLao
Driving sideright
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Don Daeng Island
wildlife centre
Elephant Conservation Center
national park
Hin Nam No National Park
waterfall 
Khone Phapheng Falls
lake
Kong Leng Lake
cave
Kong Lor Cave
boat journey
Mekong Slow Boat
national park
Nakai-Nam Theun National Park
national park
Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park
forest 
Nam Ha and Luang Namtha
lake
Nam Ngum Reservoir
lake
Nong Fa Lake
viewpoint 
Nong Khiaw
national park
Phou Khao Khouay National Park
waterfall
Tad Fane Waterfall
waterfall
Tad Lo
waterfall
Tad Sae Waterfall
scenic route
Thakhek Loop
island 
The 4000 Islands
waterfall 
The Bolaven Plateau
nature reserve
The Gibbon Experience
waterfall 
The Kuang Si Falls
viewpoint 
Vang Vieng
cave
Xe Bang Fai River Cave
waterfall
Xe Katamtok Waterfall
nature reserve
Xe Pian National Protected Area
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Champasak
archaeological site
Hintang Archaeological Park
old town 
Luang Prabang
viewpoint
Mount Phousi
historic town
Muang Khoun
town
Muang Khua
village
Muang Ngoi
town
Muang Sing
cave temple
Pak Ou Caves
city
Pakse
stupa
Pha That Luang
town
Phongsali
old town
Savannakhet Old Quarter
cave temple
Tham Pha Fa
stupa
That Ing Hang
stupa
That Sikhottabong
archaeological site 
The Plain of Jars
monument 
Vientiane
archaeological site 
Wat Phou
temple
Wat Si Muang
temple
Wat Si Saket
temple
Wat Xieng Thong
Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
Open the full Museums & culture pageFood & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
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Plan your trip
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