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Wat Xieng Thong

Founded in 1560 by King Setthathirath, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang, renowned for its mosaic tree of life.

Stupa Sikhottabong

Golden tower standing nearly 29 m on the Mekong riverbank, 6 km from Thakhek: millennia-old history, royal vihara, open-air museum and annual festival.

Royal Palace Museum

A former royal residence of Laos converted into a museum, the Haw Kham in Luang Prabang houses the throne room, royal apartments and the Phra Bang.

Pha That Luang

Pha That Luang

Built in 1566 under King Saysettathirath, Pha That Luang is Laos' most sacred monument. A 45-meter golden pyramid, it dominates the east of Vientiane.

Pha tad ke botanical garden

Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

Laos's first botanical garden, Pha Tad Ke sprawls at the foot of the Tad Ke cliff, 2 km from Luang Prabang. Access by boat on the Mekong River.

Patuxay

Patuxay

At the end of Lane Xang Avenue, Patuxay blends Parisian inspiration with Laotian motifs. History, architecture and practical advice for your visit.

Ock Pop Tok Boutique

Social enterprise dedicated to Laotian textiles in Luang Prabang: Living Craft Center, natural dye garden, initiation workshops and silk boutique on the banks of the Mekong.

Luang Prabang Night Market

Born in 2002 under the name of the "candle market," Luang Prabang's night market brings together Hmong artisans and street food vendors every evening.

Mekong River

Cruises, Friendship Bridges, Pak Ou Cave, 4000 Islands: practical guide to the Mekong in Laos, the world's tenth-largest river by discharge and a major axis of the country.

Ho Phra Keo Museum

Once a royal sanctuary of the Emerald Buddha, Ho Phra Keo displays in Vientiane a collection of Laotian, Khmer and Thai Buddhist art.

Hintang Archaeological Park

Located 35 km from Sam Neua in Houaphan Province, Hintang Archaeological Park features roughly 1,500 slate menhirs scattered across 72 jungle sites along a 12 km ridge.

Heuan Chan Heritage House

A 19th-century Laotian residence converted into a museum-house in central Luang Prabang: pre-colonial architecture, craft workshops and ceremonies.

Chom Ong Cave

The longest known underground network in northern Laos (≈16.5 km), accessible via the Khamu village of Ban Chom Ong, 45 km from Muang Xay. Trekking and speleology.

Chao Anouvong Park

On the banks of the Mekong in Vientiane, Chao Anouvong Park pays tribute to the last king of Lan Xang through a 6-metre statue inaugurated in 2011.

Vientiane

Vientiane

A serene capital on the banks of the Mekong, Vientiane blends golden temples, French colonial heritage, and a gentle way of life. Our guide for 2 days on the ground.

Viang Xai

Viang Xai

Hidden within the karst mountains of Hua Phan, Viang Xai preserves the memory of Laos' secret war through the underground cities of the Pathet Lao.

Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng

Between spectacular karst mountains and the Nam Song River, Vang Vieng has reinvented itself as Laos's premier nature and adventure destination. Our complete guide.

Thakhek

Thakhek

The serene capital of Khammouane Province, Thakhek is the launching point for the mythic motorbike loop through central Laos and its spectacular cave systems.