Laos

Among the most touristic places to visit in Laos, Luang Prabang offers all sorts of random places like temples, a palace museum, souvenir shops, and multi-cuisine restaurants. Although this landlocked country does not attract crowds of tourists, the main tourist attractions are in the north, with Luang Prabang being its crown jewel. However, Hoi Sai is also famous for its Mekong River cruises as you can take a boat from Hoang Sai to Luang Prabang, which for many tourists is the highlight of a trip to beautiful Laos. a boat. One of the most popular ways to see Laos is to take a slow boat ride on the river between Hoi Sai and Luang Prabang. This might wrap up your Laos trip before embarking on a 2-day northern Thailand cruise (or, if you're coming from Thailand, Huay Xai will be your first stop in Laos!). Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most famous small temples, is a must see if you travel to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang's most famous temple, Wat Xieng Thong, was built in the 1500s and is the perfect place to park in the shade and watch the monks, contemplate Nirvana, and soak up serenity. Here you'll find Wat Xieng Thong, the most majestic temple in the city, with a tiered roof that doesn't touch the floor and a mosaic-inlaid back wall depicting the Wat Xieng Thong tree of life - and that's before you even look up. about a rare spiritual Buddha lying in Luang Prabang. Said to be the most important national monument in Laos, Pha That Luang is believed to have a stupa's sternum wrapped in it. Located in the northwest of Vientiane, Phra That Luang is Laos' most important national monument and a symbol of Buddhism. Visit Pha That Luang Pha That Luang is a 148-foot gilded pagoda (a Buddhist shrine with a dome) that is considered the largest monument in Laos. Travel to Vientiane Laos' capital and largest city is filled with important national monuments and temples such as the Great Stupa and Sisaket Temple. From the bustling night markets and stunning waterfalls in Luang Prabang to the magnificent sunsets over Vang Vieng Hills, I'm always amazed that more people don't travel to Laos. With stunning waterfalls, rivers and nature, quiet temples and remote villages, Laos should be on your travel bucket list, even during the rainy season. Laos has a reputation for being one of the quietest countries in Asia - take a slow boat ride down the Mekong, one of Asia's most powerful rivers, or spend a week exploring the quiet little towns of Laos and you'll see why. If you're looking for a real Southeast Asian adventure, Beautiful Laos makes it possible and still feels like you're in the middle of nowhere, even in big cities like Vientiane or Luang Prabang. For those who like to hike, Luang Namtha is also a popular destination as you can venture into the surrounding mountains and visit the ethnic tribal hilltop villages of beautiful Laos. If you really want to get off the grid and get away from everything in Laos, you can also visit smaller, sleepier islands like Don Khong. If you want to extend your vacation or take a long trip, you can spend an extra week in Laos exploring the Plain of Jars, Luang Namtha and the war caves of Pak Ou (Viengsai).