Interesting destinations in Laos

Here, Viet Huong Tourism would like to introduce to you interesting destinations in the friendly and hospitable country of Laos.

1- That Luang – Vientiane

Built in 1566, That Luang or That Luang is an armored Buddha tower in the shape of a bottle of wine, on the ruins of an Indian temple during the reign of King Xet – tha – thi – Lat in the 13th century.

That Luang or Dai Bao Thap is designed with a square base of 90m x 90m, a height of 45m, in the center of the tower is a towering cube like an arrow pointing straight up to the sky. The base is stylized into a golden lotus, the wings are spread out in all directions. All exteriors are plated with magnificent and magnificent gold, forming a special and typical highlight of the whole Tower.

2-Patuxai Arc de Triomphe –Vientiane

To commemorate the heroes and martyrs who died in the resistance war against the French invaders in Laos, the Patuxai Arch was built in 1957 and completed only a year later.

With a height of about 55m, including 4 sides, each side is 24m wide, the Arch of Patuxai has 7 towers and 2 sub floors. Although modeled after the French architecture, the triumphal arch still exudes the typical features of Lao culture, such as the images of reliefs and decorative motifs that can only be seen in Lao architecture.

3-Lao National Museum

The Lao National Museum is a work built in the French style. Built in 1925, the museum has so far stored many memorabilia with deep historical significance. This building has just opened since 2000 and is home to more than 8000 artifacts including: archeology, biology, ethnography and history.

Going to the upper floor of the museum, you will find exhibits depicting the tumultuous period of Laos’ history from the invasion of Siam, the French colonial period, and even images of the American army that invaded. in Vietnam.

 4-The Plain of Jars – Xieng Khuang

Field of Jars – Xieng Khuang has thousands of stone jars scattered throughout the valley and low fields of the plateau. These stone jars are often located in clusters, with the number from few to many, with clusters of up to several hundred jars.

Specifically, there are about 2,000 jars here, divided into 52 clusters. Each jar has different sizes, but most are about 1 to 2m high, average weight is about 600kg to 1 ton. Some of the largest can be up to 3m tall and weigh about 14 tons. Although the number of stone jars here is very large, at present only 3 places have been zoned and put into operation as a tourist service, namely Ban Sua, Ban Ang and Lat Sen. Other areas due to unexploded ordnance have not been put into operation to ensure the safety of tourists. Therefore, you should only go to the clusters that are allowed by the signs when coming here.

 5-Kuang Si Waterfall – Luang Prabang

Located only about 29 km south of Luang Prabang city center, Kuang Si waterfall is a complex consisting of 3 waterfalls, of which the main and largest waterfall is about 60 meters high, with rushing water. rushing down from above, forming white foam, mist flying, painting an extremely impressive scene among the vast green trees of the mountains and forests.

With no water flowing down from the vertical cliffs, Kuang Si waterfall is the image of small waterfalls, similar to the terraced fields commonly found in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam. The water source at all the steps of the small waterfall pours and stretches, forming extremely unique natural swimming pools. What makes Kuang Si special is that the water from upstream carries a huge amount of algae, making these lakes dyed a cool jade green, full of charm.

By nature, each cascade here creates a natural swimming pool. At the bottom of the pool is a layer of white mud, so you can easily move and immerse yourself in the water for hours without fear of slipping. You can also stand at the foot of the waterfall, let the water flow directly on you, or jump from the high waterfall gradually down to the lower cascades.

 6-Luang Prabang Old Town

Just like Vietnam has the ancient town of Hoi An, Laos has the old town of Luang Prabang. The tourist attraction of both is probably the simplicity and simplicity of a peaceful neighborhood, with houses with old architecture located close together. If it’s daytime, you will be immersed in a slow, peaceful life; When night falls, that’s when you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the night market with extremely attractive street food here.

 7-Wat Tham Phousi

Wat Tham Phousi is a temple built next to a large rock on Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang. Phousi is a sacred hill of Muslims, about 100 meters high. From the top of this hill, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Luang Prabang, the Mekong River, the Nam Khan River and the mountains with green forests all around.

8- Houay Xai

Located in the north bordering Thailand and on the banks of the Mekong River is the town of Houay Xai. Start your day with a visit to the morning market in Ban Muangkeo, where you’ll be treated to loads of delicious fruit and delicious local cakes. You will then be taken by your guide through the forests of Bokeo Nature Reserve, Gibbon. Here, you seem to be completely immersed in nature in the charming landscape.

9- Si Phan Don

There are many islands around Si Phan Don, hence this area is also known as “the land of 4,000 islands”. The landscape here is as beautiful as a watercolor painting. Visiting Si Phan Don will bring interesting experiences to visitors because there are also rare freshwater dolphins Irrawaddy. In addition, visitors can rent bicycles to visit the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia or simply explore the countryside to know more about the life of traditional Lao people.

10- Vang Vieng

The once famous city of Vang Vieng, also known as the tourist “paradise” of young people, Vang Vieng is a lovely rest stop in the journey to discover Laos because it is located between the distance from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Prabang. With the advantage of ideal terrain, mountains and rivers, Vang Vien Town is known as a peaceful countryside on the Nam Song River. Although recently the Nam Song River is gradually running out of water, visitors can still rent a kayak to enjoy the fresh air and admire the cloudy sky and the Vang Vieng river. Besides, you can also explore some caves in the area, or ride a tuk tuk around to admire the slow and peaceful life of Vang Vieng.

11- Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital of Laos. Visit the artisan bakeries here, whose croissants compare to the best in Paris that make you think you’re in France. Once part of Indochina under French rule, the architecture, food and even local language still retain European influences. Here you can visit the Ho Phra Kaew temple which is considered one of the most beautiful and impressive temples in Vientiane, or the Lao National Museum, an ideal place to learn about the Lao people from prehistoric times. . The museum is housed in an old French colonial building or the Garden of Buddhas with over 200 statues, including a 40 meter tall sleeping Buddha.

12- Phongsaly

Laos is home to many ethnic groups, especially in the northern regions, where many communities still live by customs and traditions passed down through the centuries. Phongsaly, is a quaint town with some interesting Chinese restaurants and lots of wonderful natural scenery. Here visitors can meet many indigenous mountain peoples (such as Akha and Karen) and enjoy a unique homestay experience in their traditional homes.

Above are the famous tourist attractions of Laos that Viet Huong Tourism would like to introduce to you. In addition, in the friendly and hospitable country of Laos, there are many other tourist attractions waiting for visitors to explore. Please contact us so that you can have interesting and useful sightseeing vacations.