Bruno Vincent  To tour the province’s Northern Legends Trail, base your stay in Hongsa Town, while Sayabouly Town covers the Land of Elephants’ central region. Paklay opens the door to the Southern Mountain Circuit and Thai border, while plenty of overland routes link all three to other destinations. You’ll find adequate accommodation, travel agents, Tourist Information … Read more
 Phongsaly, Laos’ northernmost province, pokes into China and northern Vietnam, and remains one of the least visited provinces in the country. Small pockets of little known ethnic groups live in remote mountain villages that were once part of neighbouring nations. There are several ways to get to and around the province, and accommodation can … Read more
 History Savannakhet Outskirts Circuit: Savannakhet’s most sacred site, That Ing Hang, headlines the province’s attractions. Some say Indian King Asoka created a monument in 225 BC to sanctify the site where Buddha is believed to have delivered a sermon resting under a Hang tree, thus the name. It is also thought that the Phathat … Read more
 Buddhist Temples & Sites Examine the elaborate dĂ©cor under a long sweeping roof at Vat Xieng Thong at the tip of the city’s peninsula. Built in 1560, during the early Lane Xang era, the “Golden City Monastery” stands as Luang Prabang’s most historically significant temple. Inside the sim, designed in classic Luang Prabang style, … Read more
 The Jars Experience Xieng Khouang’s seemingly random jar sites presenting a jumble of puzzling prehistoric jars. Of the 90-plus identified sites, jar aficionados can investigate several, from large clusters near Phonsavanh to those less visited in Ban Songhak. Start with Jar Site 1, just 8-km south of Phonsavanh at Ban Na-0, a Tai Phuan … Read more
 Though still undeveloped, the province offers clusters of activities. Climb Phou Bia Mountain, Laos tallest peak. Check out historical sites in Long Cheng, and immerse yourself in nature around Anouvong.  Northwest: Long Cheng Climb Phou Mork Mountain near Cheng Village, and look down on the misty “sea clouds”. Nearby, explore the 2 x … Read more
 Vang Vieng Vang Vieng holds a variety of options for going on self-guided adventures around town, to the caves, along the river, and into the mountains. By foot, you can stroll around town to see the temples, find a restaurant or bar, or cross a suspended bridge to a relaxing hammock on the Nam … Read more
 Tour Phonsavanh Town, spend a day on the Southern Jar Route, or explore an ancient kingdom in Historic Khoun. You can experience culture and wartime history on the Northern Heritage Trail, and uncover Western Secrets. Around Phonsavanh Town Phonsavanh, Xieng Khouang’s provincial seat, is planted at the crossroads of routes leading to all its … Read more
Myth blends with nature, culture, and history in the mountains of Sayabouly, The Land of Elephants. Take the Northern Legends Trail, and explore religious sites, waterfalls, and caves filled with lore. Stay in Sayabouly, and get up close to pachyderms at the Elephant Conservation Centre. Experience an herbal spa and garden, forest mysteries, and a … Read more
 Jump on “The Loop”, a provincial lap taking in Thakaek Town, Cave Alley, Limestone Forest, and the Nakai Plateau. The daring can head east into The Hinterlands for extreme adventures in rugged terrain. The Thakhaek Loop Grab a scooter in Thakaek, and put yourself in The Thakek Loop, Khammouane’s popular new circuit connecting the … Read more
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