Best places to visit in Laos

Laos Essentials

This collection spans the diverse landscapes of Laos, from the UNESCO-listed Khmer temple ruins of Vat Phou in the south to the high-altitude Plain of Jars in the north. It features Luang Prabang’s 16th-century Wat Xieng Thong and the Kuang Si waterfalls, alongside Vientiane’s Patuxai victory gate and the historical Vat Sisaket. Natural highlights include the seven-kilometer Konglor Cave and the Khone Phapheng Falls on the Mekong River, while the COPE Visitor Centre provides insight into the country's modern history.