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.
Vat Phou
A ruined Khmer Hindu temple complex dating from the 11th to 13th centuries. Situated at the base of Mount Phou Kao, this UNESCO World Heritage site features intricate stone carvings and a layout designed to reflect Hindu cosmology.
Kuang Si Large Waterfall
The Kuang Si Falls or Kuang Xi Falls, alternatively known as the Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three-tiered waterfall about 29 kilometers…
Wat Xieng Thong
Dating back to the 16th century, this is one of the most cherished temple complexes in the region.
Plain of Jars - Site 1
The Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape in Laos. It consists of thousands of stone jars scattered around the upland…
Patuxai
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968.
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family.
Pak Ou Cave
Near Pak Ou the Tham Ting and the Tham Theung are caves overlooking the Mekong River, 25 km to the north of Luang Prabang, Laos.
Mount Phousi
Mount Phou Si, also written Mount Phu Si, is a 100 m high hill in the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos.
Konglor Cave
Tham Kong Lo or Kong Lor Cave is a karst limestone cave in Phu Hin Bun National Park, in Khammouane Province, Laos.
Khone Phapheng Falls
The Khone Falls and Pha Pheng Falls together form a waterfall located in Champasak Province on the Mekong River in southern Laos, near the…
Vat Sisaket
Built in 1818 by King Anouvong, this is the oldest temple in Vientiane still in its original form. The interior walls of the cloister feature over 2,000 ceramic and silver Buddha images housed in small niches.
Night Market
A must while in Luang Prabang. Unique atmosphere and the selection of handicrafts is huge - perfect for souvenir-hunting.
COPE Visitor Centre
An educational center providing information on the history of unexploded ordnance in Laos and the 'Secret War.' It showcases prosthetic devices and documentaries about the ongoing impact of UXO and the rehabilitation services provided to survivors.
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