Northern Laos
This attractive hilltop temple is one of the best spots to head to for cooler air and fabulous sunset views of the valley below. The 15m-tall gold Buddha…
Must-see attractions in Laos
Northern Laos
This Chinese temple, with its red roofs animated with myriad green and blue dragons, enjoys pretty views over a nearby pond crowded with old Yunnan houses.
Vientiane
Also known as Vientiane Cathedral, this is the spiritual home of Catholicism in Laos, built during the French colonial period in 1928.
Vientiane
Huge government building that occasionally plays host to government-approved dance or musical performances.
Luang Prabang
This monastery close to That Chomsi features a number of gold Buddhas nestled into rocky clefts and niches.
Northern Laos
Wat Sisavang sports some older monks' quarters as well as a gaudily ornate new bell tower and gateway.
Luang Prabang
Riverside Wat Xienleck has an Angkorian-style brick stupa that looks like it's about to fall over.
Vientiane
This centrally located temple has a convenient entrance on Rue Fa Ngoum, the riverfront road.
Northern Laos
This peaceful temple is worth a visit given the limited sightseeing options in town.
Vang Vieng
Located at the northern end of town, Wat Si Vieng Song is an active Buddhist temple.
Southern Laos
The Khmer temple ruin of Uo Moung, beside a small tributary of the Mekong, is believed to have been built late in the 9th century during the reign of the…
Northern Laos
A real treat for the early bird, here you can find all manner of things from quail eggs to freshly butchered meat, seasonal produce to utensils, and even…
Southern Laos
Where the road to Wat Phu turns away from the Mekong, the remains of the Champasak's ancient city ('Muang Kao') begin. Founded in the mid-5th century by…
Northern Laos
Make a dawn visit to the earthy wet market (camera in hand) and thread through the labyrinthine collection of rickety stalls, with all manner of…
Northern Laos
Overlooking the Mekong, archaic little Wat Sin Jong Jaeng dates back to the early colonial period. Although its eaves have been entirely repainted, an old…
Northern Laos
At the town's central junction stands the bizarre Suan Keo Lak Meung Monument. Four hooked concrete pincers hold aloft a glittery disco ball that is…
Northern Laos
Stairways lead up from the main road to the town's two-storey museum, featuring colonial-style shutters and Asian gables. Inside, much of it is dedicated…
Northern Laos
Wander down to the river to discover Muang La's modest hot spring that bubbles into the river when water levels are high. When levels are low, a flimsy…
Northern Laos
Commanding the rise directly above the speedboat landing, 3km south of the central area, Wat Thadsuvanna Phakham is a colourful temple featuring a row of…
Luang Prabang
This mysterious footprint close to Phu Si is one of many scattered around Southeast Asia, and is said to be that of the Buddha after he reached…
Northern Laos
The old market is in a rather sorry state and feels all but abandoned, but a new market has been built behind the old structure. Head to the right side of…
Luang Prabang
The five-piece Royal Palace Car Collection includes two 1960s Lincoln Continentals, a rare wing-edged 1958 Edsel Citation and a dilapidated Citroën DS…
Northern Laos
The main market is predominantly stocked with Chinese and Vietnamese consumer goods. However, some fabric stalls here carry regional textiles, and…
Northern Laos
Enchanting river scenes are visible from this bike-and-pedestrian suspension bridge. To find it, turn right down the tiny lane in front of the jumbo-sized…
Northern Laos
Wat Keophone Savanthanaram features murals of gruesome torture scenes on the north wall of the sǐm (ordination hall), while on the slope above a long…
Southern Laos
About 300m south of the fountain circle you'll find the large former home of Chao Boun Oum (the king's younger brother), built in 1952 in French colonial…
Northern Laos
More central than the other wats in Sainyabuli, Wat Sisavangvong was reportedly built by King Sisavang Vong on an older temple site.
Luang Prabang
Following a path past this large monastery leads to a shrine protecting a Buddha footprint.
Northern Laos
Wat Khonekeo Xaiyaram, in Ban Khonekeo, has a lavish frontage with dazzling red, gold and green pillars and doors.
Northern Laos
One of the principal Buddhist temples in town; stairs lead up to its hilltop summit from the centre of town.
Kham District Handicrafts Group
Northern Laos
Showcasing colourful bags and scarves made by Tai Dam people; these items are also available for purchase.
Northern Laos
This modest Buddhist temple is more memorable for its petang-playing monks than its architecture.
Southern Laos
This faded 1926 French Colonial building was once the residence of Chao Ratsadanai, the king's father.
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