 ORLA (Off Road Laos Adventures) is taking to Luang Prabang’s side streets in a day-long walking itinerary that hits the city’s highlights and hidden nooks and crannies. Tourists will hit the classic attractions – temples, museums, and markets – plus places not found on most programs, including hidden heritage hotspots, local craft shops, and … Read more
 Trail runners from around Laos and Thailand will “Find Your Challenge” at the Vang Vieng Trail Run on 9-10 November. Five races in the “Final Destination” competition include 8 km, 18 km, 30 km, 52 km, and 85 km over the rugged Vang Vieng terrain. The Vang Vieng Trail Run is the 9th out of … Read more
The Luang Prabang Deaf & Mute Centre has added the “Coffee Place at its home next to the bowling alley in Ban Phoumock. Visitors can enjoy a snack and coffee from 08:00 to 17:00, with lunch at the kitchen open from 11:00 to 14:00. They cook just a few dishes, but they are all made … Read more
 Le Thatluang D’oR has launched its palatial boutique hotel in the heart of historic “Old Vientiane”, the Lane Xang Kingdom’s last capital, to offer alternative luxury accommodation in an authentic, quiet neighbourhood.  The hotel’s owner Kotsada Soukhabandith said he wanted to build the 49-room Le Thatluang D’oR in the original site of Vientiane … Read more
 Lao Airlines since July 2019 expanded codeshare partnership with Silk Air, covering the latter’s service beyond Singapore. Planned new codeshare routes from 15JUL19 (or earlier) as follows. Lao Airlines operated by Silk Air Singapore – Chiang Mai Singapore – Hanoi Singapore – Siem Reap Source: Routes
 Work has begun on transforming the 980-metre Mekong Riverfront in Savannakhet Capital Kaysone Phomvihane City to prevent flooding while creating a leisure environment and green space for locals and tourists. According to Vientiane Times, Lao Mixay Construction Company won the bid to upgrade the embankment at a cost of US$4.5 million. The riverbank will … Read more
 Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Vientiane authorities recently visited several organic farming villages around the capital to observe their growing techniques, listen to their problems, and make suggestions. According to Vientiane Times reporting, District Governor Vongdeuan Bounyaseng told the premier that farmers grow organic crops, and produce so-called green crops on which they use … Read more
 Xieng Khouang plans to install more facilities at the newly UNESCO-listed Plain of Jars to prepare for an influx of tourists. During a press conference, the Provincial Governor Bountone Chanthaphone said the province will continue to improve infrastructure, especially roads, to ensure visitor’s safety, according to a Vientiane Times report. The province is seeking … Read more
 Adventure seekers can now take boat to explore the recently discovered Phaka Cave in Vientiane’s Maed District, about 200 km north of the capital near Vang Vieng and the new tourist destination, Nam Feuang. According to Vientiane Times, Phaka Cave, accessible only by boat, is 120 metres high, 400 metres wide, and about 8 … Read more
 The Avani+ Luang Prabang ranked 22nd on the Top 25 Leisure Hotels list for the Smart Travel Asia Awards 2019. SmartTravelAsia.com is a market research exercise that has run since 2005. It is an independent, free, and fair poll without nomination fees and gala dinners. Voters indicate their preferences for the best airlines, spa … Read more
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