History: See remnants of the Sikhottabong Kingdom dating back more than 1,000 years, and view French colonial structures. Many historians believe Khammouane, meaning “happy gold”, was named after the gold deposits found in the area hundreds of years ago. Ethnic Diversity: Meet Khammouane people. The large Phouthai population live in lowland river valleys. Bru reside … Read more
History: Immerse yourself in Savannakhet’s intriguing past…from dinosaurs and Bronze Age findings to the Champa Kingdom and French colonial rule. Fossilised remains prove dinosaurs once roamed what is now Savannakhet, and archaeological findings suggest humans lived in the area. Ethnic Diversity: Get up close to the people of Savannakhet. The Phouthai live in lowland river … Read more
History: Phongsaly is wedged between China and Vietnam, and both countries have influenced the province, which was once part of the ethnic Tai Lue’s Sipsongpanna Kingdom. Little is known of the history of Phongsaly, but historians believe the Phou Noi left Muang Sing and Burma and arrived in Phongsaly at the end. Ethnic Diversity: Meet … Read more
History: Discover the tug-of-war past of the Last Frontier’s far northwest. Archaeological evidence, including stone tools found in the Nam Chook River Valley in Vieng Phoukha, and cliff paintings near Nalae, suggest that Luang Namtha Province was inhabited as early as 6,000 years ago. Ethnic Diversity: Get up close to Luang Namtha’s 20 ethnic groups. … Read more
History: Though Salavan’s forests hide prehistoric sites including stone caskets and cave paintings, little is known about the province’s history. According to some historians, approximately 1,500 years ago, a Mon-Khmer group, the Cham, established settlements in what is now Salavan Province. The area eventually became part of the Khmer Empire. Ethnic Diversity: Visit a Salavan … Read more
History: Little is known of this remote province. Sekong was established in 1984, and consists of areas that were once part of Salavan and Attapeu Provinces. After its founding, Sekong became the most ethnically diverse province in southern Laos with 14 groups reported from a population of some 85,000. Ethnic Diversity: Sekong is home to … Read more
History: Surround yourself in Champasak’s amazing ancient history dating 2,000 years. According to several historians, Champasak Province was part of the Funan and then Chenla Kingdoms from the 1st to 9th centuries. The oldest historical reference related to the “Ancient City” is found in a Sanskrit stele dating to the second half of the 5th … Read more
History: Attapeu’s history dates to the Lane Xang Kingdom in the 16th century during the reign of King Sayasetthathirath. Locals believe the king’s remains are housed in the ancient stupa, Vat Pha Saysettha, as the king died nearby. Prior to coming under the kingdom’s control, the territory was called “Idkabue”, which means “buffalo droppings” as … Read more
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