Top 17 Untouched Tourist Places To Visit In Laos | How To Reach | Best Time To Visit

Laos is a small but beautiful country in Southeast Asia, blessed with natural beauty, peaceful, culturally rich and spiritual heritage. The city of Luang Prabang in Laos is famous for its golden temples, French colonial architecture and peaceful alms-giving ceremonies, which are also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Adventure loving tourists can enjoy trekking in Vang Vieng, as well as river tubing and exploring the various caves there. Nature loving tourists can enjoy the breathtaking Kuang Waterfalls and the landscape views of the Mekong River. The capital of Laos, Vientiane, is home to important places like Pha That Luang, which attracts tourists and has a relaxing atmosphere.

Laos is an ideal destination for tourists seeking peace and authenticity. The friendly nature of the people of Laos, along with its slow paced lifestyle and breathtaking views of its untouched, unspoiled landscapes, repeatedly attract tourists.

Here are some top tourist places in Laos along with how to reach them:

1. Luang Prabang

Main Attractions :

Golden Temples

French Colonial Architecture

Kuang Si Waterfall

Night Market

How to Reach : Laung Prabang has International Airport and flight are available from Bangkok, Hanoi, Siem Reap and Vientiane. By road Buses are available from Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Northern Thailand.

2. Vientiane (Capital City)

Main Attractions :

Pha That Luang

Patuxai Monument

Mekong Riverside

How to Reach : Vientiane has International Airport name Wattay International Airport and direct flights are available from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi and Singapore to Vientiane. By road buses are available from Vietnam, China and Thailand and other major cities in Laos.

3. Vang Vieng

Main Attractions :

Limestone Mountains

Blue Lagoons

Tubing

Adventure Sports

How to Reach : From both major Cities,Vientiane and Luang Prabang, high speed train and buses are available to Vang Vieng which take 1 to 2 hours by high speed train and 4 to 6 hour by bus to reach.

4. Plain of Jars (Phonsavan)

Main Attractions :

Mysterious Stone Jars

How to Reach : Domestic flights are available from Vientiane to Xieng Khouang Airport. By road buses are available from Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.

5. Si Phan Don (4000 Islands)

Main Attractions :

Si Phan Don

How to Reach : The nearest airport is Pakse airport which receive flights from Vientiane and Bangkok. From there take a bus to Nakasong or take a shot boat ride to the island.

6. Pakse & Bolaven Plateau

Main Attractions :

Lush Landscapes

Tad FaneWaterfalls

Coffee Plantations

How to Reach : Pakse airport has flights from Vientiane and Bangkok and by road, buses are available from Vientiane, Savannakhet and Ubon Ratchathani (Thailand).

7. Nong Khiaw

Main Attractions :

How to Reach : Direct buses and vans are available from Laung Prabang to Nong Khiaw which take 3 to 4 hours to reach. Seasonal boat service is also available from Laung Prabang via Nam Ou River.

Best Time To Visit

November to February : This is the best season to visit Laos because the weather is cool, dry and pleasant at that time, which is ideal for sightseeing, river cruises and outdoor activities. The temperature ranges in between 15°C to 28°C which is comfortable for outing and it is easier for tracking and city tour. The sky is clear which is perfect for Mekong river trips, Luang Prabang temple and the plain of Jars.

Main Festivals :

1. Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year)

Significance : This festival is celebrated all over country in the mid of April specially in lower Prabhas area. In this festival water splashing rituals for purification and traditional dances and parades are performed.During these festivals, ceremonies are held in temples and beauty pageants are also held.

2. Boun That Luang

Significance : This festival is celebrated in November. It includes a pilgrimage to the golden That Luang Stupa, candlelight processions, trade fairs, and cultural events. It is primarily the most important religious festival in Vientiane.

3. Boun Khoun Khao (Harvest Festival)

Significance : It is a harvest festival. This festival is celebrated to give thanks for the harvest of crops. The festival is celebrated in different ways in different villages and includes various cultural events to honor the abundance of the season.